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sbates1996
I'm wanting the best scope for no more than $750.00(unless there is a real standout that is worth an extra $50.00-$100.00).

I have a Leupold picked out. It is the VX III 4.5-14x50mm Long Range Side Focus with a 30mm Tube. I was also wondering if the illuminated model is worth the extra money.

I was also looking into Sightron but I can't seem to find a lot of information about them. Can anyone help me out here? Are they as good as Leupold?

Are there any other brands I should look at?

I'm using this for big game and varmint hunting, maybe some target shooting (nothing serious). The gun I am using is a Remington Model 700 308.

Any information/suggestions would be helpful.

Thank You
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  • sbates1996
    I am looking for input on sightron scopes, good or bad? I'm looking at a S2 6.5-25x50 ao. This is a new brand to me. Can anybody help?
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  • FEENIX
    Welcome to the forum and enjoy. Both will perform and exceed your expectation. If I were you, I'd go with the newer optics design of VX-3 and 4.5-14 power range.

    Good luck!

    Ed
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  • goldeneagle76
    I do not own a Leupold but am looking for a new scope too. I have had many people on this forum and a few other telling me to look elsewhere for the money. Evidently Leupold's quality has faltered a little as of late. Nightforce, IOR, Vortex have been recommended. I have also always had alot of good success with Burris.
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  • bpost
    Burris Signature or Diamond, in Signature rings.
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  • FEENIX
    quote:Originally posted by goldeneagle76
    I do not own a Leupold but am looking for a new scope too. I have had many people on this forum and a few other telling me to look elsewhere for the money. Evidently Leupold's quality has faltered a little as of late. Nightforce, IOR, Vortex have been recommended. I have also always had alot of good success with Burris.


    I have not seen or have any personal experience with quality or customer service problems with Leupold. Most of my scopes are Leupolds. I too am happy with my Burris. If you have good success with Burris, stick with them.
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  • He Dog
    quote:Originally posted by bpost1958
    Burris Signature or Diamond, in Signature rings.


    Bullseye.
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  • best defense
    I own several Leupold products. These days there are so many new brands on the market that it is hard to keep up. Dollar for dollar, the Leupold scopes are hard to beat. When it comes to optics, you don't always get what you pay for, but I believe that Leupold has stood by it's customers as long or longer than any of the other brands on the maarket. As far as shooting at 100-250 yards goes, I would suggest that you go for the newer model 4.5-14. Leupold warrenty is always good, but the only time I had to send one in, I got a different scope of a newer configuration instead of repair of the old one. I'm not sure if I like the new one as well as the old one, but it works. The new ones have one piece tubes while the old ones had 3 pieces glued together. That is where my old one failed, at the glue joint. The new ones don't have any glue joints.
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  • ern98
    I also own and like both Burris and Leupold. I have had to send scopes back to both outfits over the years and have had exceptionally good responce from both and can't say enough about it. Both companies leave the competion working hard to keep up, IMO. The question I want to ask you is what caliber is the rifle and how are you going to use it? If the answer is between .22cal and .25cal and the use will be mostly for target; then get the higher powered scope of your choice. It is quite difficult to see small holes at longer ranges and the 14x may help. If however the answer is between 7mm and .338cal then even at 250yds you should be able to see the hits well enough with a 10x. The lower powered scope with it's 3.5x low end will be often much better in hunting applications then the 4.5x in trying to pick up moving game in cover. The lower powered scopes are also usually lighter and less complicated to use and less expensive then the higher powered scopes. All of which can be a plus if you look at it from a hunting vs target view. Have fun.....
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  • tsr1965
    Listen to the man with the 5 red stars...he knows what he is talking about. I would actually put a Burris Signature Select, Burris FullField II, Nikon Buckmaster, or sightron SII on that in a 4.5-14x40 variation. Any will do. Leupold, you are paying too much for the name, and not getting enough return on your investment.

    Best
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  • Maalox
    I have a Burris Signature Select and highly recommend them.
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  • stevecrea
    quote:Originally posted by best defense
    I own several Leupold products. These days there are so many new brands on the market that it is hard to keep up. Dollar for dollar, the Leupold scopes are hard to beat. When it comes to optics, you don't always get what you pay for, but I believe that Leupold has stood by it's customers as long or longer than any of the other brands on the maarket. As far as shooting at 100-250 yards goes, I would suggest that you go for the newer model 4.5-14. Leupold warrenty is always good, but the only time I had to send one in, I got a different scope of a newer configuration instead of repair of the old one. I'm not sure if I like the new one as well as the old one, but it works. The new ones have one piece tubes while the old ones had 3 pieces glued together. That is where my old one failed, at the glue joint. The new ones don't have any glue joints.


    I have used Leupolds for 35 years, and they have never broken or malfunctioned, except for once: I fell very hard on my Leupold VariX III 3.5-10 that was purchased new in 1976, and it broke the front bell off at the joint. I sent it to Leupold, and it could not be repaired, so they gave me an extraordinary deal on a new VariX III in 4.5-14 AO, with Varmint Hunter reticle.

    For the money and the service, and the strong warranty, Leupold is hard to beat, and while there are many good scopes out there, I do not have the time or inclination to sort them all out. Accordingly, I will probably stick with Leupolds, unless Obama, Pelosi, Reid and all the idiots are voted out and the economy gets better. In that case, I may be able to afford a NightForce or Schmidt & Bender, or something high end.
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