Scope recommendations

[alks207]

I am fortunate enough to be getting a Christensen Arms Ridgeline titanium soon which will be used for elk hunting. What optic do you guys think I should pair it with? I appreciate all of your input on this.

[Bastard]

I'm sure somebody will get all upset and tell me how wrong I am but I happen to like the Leupold VX3 line - good low light performance for the price & simplicity, since I would never dial anything in the field I don't need all the super tactical turrets that add additional costs

[IVC]

You have to specify your budget. Nice rifles are usually paired with nice scopes and nice scopes cost from a lot to a lot more...

[gpark09]

I would prefer NF SHV line. Then again, unless you plan to do a long range hunting, you will probably be shooting inside of 100 yards. Any decent scope will handle it good enough.

[alks207]

You have to specify your budget. Nice rifles are usually paired with nice scopes and nice scopes cost from a lot to a lot more...

I would want to stay below 1.5k price range

[five.five-six]

Some up was selling a SWFA 10X fixed a week ago for $225, you’d be hard pressed to beat that scope. .50BMG rated with clarity and low light expected from scopes 3X it’s price

Super sniper.

[five.five-six]

I’ll just delete my post now.....

[alks207]

I'm sure somebody will get all upset and tell me how wrong I am but I happen to like the Leupold VX3 line - good low light performance for the price & simplicity, since I would never dial anything in the field I don't need all the super tactical turrets that add additional costs

I loved my VX3 when I had it. They are great scopes and lightweight. I. Kinda leaning towards Leupold but then again I'd want to see what others think

[Preston-CLB]

If you plan to hunt in low level light (dawn or dusk) look for a scope that has a 50mm objective. They have better light-gathering capability.

I have a Leupold VX3 with a varmint reticle. It's a 4.5x14/40mm on my Savage .223. I would have liked a 50mm, but I got a good deal on my scope. Great optical quality, and not too bulky.

Don't forget to add the cost of quality rings and mounts.
-P

[Calif Hunter]

Honestly, I have had excellent luck with almost all of the major manufacturers - Leupold, Nikon, Weaver, B&L (now Bushnell,) Burris and the old Redfield 5 Star. I don't buy the cheapest, but not the highest priced, either. Weaver Grand Slams and Super Slams, and Burris Short Mag (now discontinued) have worked and held up well. I have now gone to 4-12X on my big game rifles as my eyes have gotten older. I still have a Leupold 2-7X compact on my .30-06, though, as it has been there for so long and is reliable. I have gotten partial to side parallax adjustment, too, on the new scopes I buy. The scopes have held up well on horseback, flights to Africa or other states and in all kinds weather including 15 below 0 in Montana, 110 in AZ, rain and snow. I cannot say the same for Tasco, Simmons or BSA, of course.
So, unless you are going to try to shoot an elk at ranges beyond 400 or 500 yards (which is awfully far IMHO) I would go with a 3-9X or 4-12X scope priced according to your budget from a well-known brand and call it good.

Then shoot a lot and at varying ranges. Get a good load. Then get off the bench and shoot a lot from field positions.

[QED]

Vortex Razor HD LH 3-15x42. Lightweight hunting scope with great glass so it will go very well with a lightweight rifle build. About $1k.

[naz]

How about NF atacr 5-25?

An acquaintance had that on Christensen CA10 and liked it

[sacrvrrat]

Are you going to be dailing? If so, I would look at nightforce or swfa. If not, most major brands will work.


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[evlblkrfl]

Leupold VX5HD. Awesome scope for the money

[evlblkrfl]

I have 1 on my Ridgeline