Author Topic: Buy a scope or use one from my Win. 300 (Read 490 times)

Buckfever · « **on:** February 19, 2005, 05:38:03 PM »

I have pretty much talked myself into getting a Zeiss Conquest 3-9 for my 308, Tikka Whitetail Hunter. Then I thought I have a custom Win 300 with a Vari-X 3, 31/2 to 10 power sitting in the cabinet. The scope is probably 7 years old. How much am I going to give up if I use it? The gun is used for tree stand hunting in Canada, under 150 yd. shots. Need good twilight scope. I think with all the new scope hype I may have over looked something I already have that would work just fine. Please tell me what you think. Thanks Buckfever

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2005, 05:56:50 PM »

I think your Vari-X 3, 31/2 to 10 power will work great for your intended use.

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2005, 07:16:34 PM »

I own both, and there is no doubt (at least in my experience) that the Zeiss Conquest 3x-9x-40mm has better optics. Still, there is similary no doubt that the Leupold Vari-X III 3.5x-10x will do just fine for your usage.

Zachary

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2005, 02:34:19 AM »

Zachary, it sounds like we agreed on that one...

Dave in WV · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2005, 03:46:54 AM »

Have you considered the Bushnell Elite 4200 1.5x6 or 2.5x10 with the Firefly reticle? They would be good scopes for use in dim light. I had a German #4 reticle installed in my Leupold scope by Premier Reticle and I love it. If you decide to use the Leupold scope for the tree stand hunting I recommend getting a #4 or #4A reticle installed. The thin part of the reticle is just a tad thicker than the thin part of a standard Leupold duplex and the thick part is about three times thicker. It works better for my over 50 eyes.