Pick A Scope

[Oldtrader3]

If you ever want to sell it, let me know! In the meantime, enjoy!

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

I would think the Swarovski or the Zeiss would be hard to beat as far as low light capability out of the optics mentioned by OP, I have both of the optics above but have yet to find another optik that comes close in low light to a Swarovski !! I have 5-25 Z5 and 3.5-18 Z5 and I think either 1 of them would fill the bill nicely!!
Buy once cry once

 

[Vince]

Thinking about putting an HD5 on my Model 70 25/06 too.
I like the rifle and caliber and there's no denying it's very accurate. Just might use it on deer instead of the .300 unless I can get a load worked up for the .300 Win Mag that shoots 0.5" groups or better at 100 Yards. The .257 gives me that all day long with 100 grain Partitions.

 

[Oldtrader3]

The HD5 should be a nifty scope. They are being made in Germany. I think that the 3-15 would cover all the bases?

 

[SJB358]

The HD5 should be a nifty scope. They are being made in Germany. I think that the 3-15 would cover all the bases?

The 2 3x15 HD5's I have seen so far have been awesome. Thinking pretty hard on one for another rifle. Also, SWFA has the 2.5x10 Leica with turret right now for a very good price. That is also a top contender.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Man, it is a hard decision to make between these two scopes with German assembly pricing on the Conquest. This brings the Conquest pretty close to Leica on sale. Given this pricing, I might have to try a Leica! I have never owned one old (made by Leupold) or new style. I need to find a store where I can actually "A" to "B" them, side by side.

 

[DrMike]

The 2 3x15 HD5's I have seen so far have been awesome. Thinking pretty hard on one for another rifle. Also, SWFA has the 2.5x10 Leica with turret right now for a very good price. That is also a top contender.

No problems recommending the HD5, but if the price were similar, I'd likely go with the Leica. I need one more scope, and I'm looking at a Zeiss, though I'll likely go with another Leica. You won't be hurt with either, but I'm truly enjoying the Leicas despite the fact that I have a much longer history using Zeiss.

 

[SJB358]

The Leica is a great bargain down here. The 2.5x10 with ASV turrets can be had for right around 1000.00 if bought as a demo from Cameraland. I know I was really gunning for one till I found the Swaro, but I imagine I will "need" another scope before too long..

 

[DrMike]

You would not be in the least disappointed in the Leica, Scotty. It would serve you well.

 

[SJB358]

You would not be in the least disappointed in the Leica, Scotty. It would serve you well.

I like the 2.5x10 range and being able to dial it is even nicer. Probably make a good one for a 280 as well? :lol:

 

[DrMike]

You would not be in the least disappointed in the Leica, Scotty. It would serve you well.

I like the 2.5x10 range and being able to dial it is even nicer. Probably make a good one for a 280 as well? :lol:

I would imagine so. I have a 2.5-10X42 on my 7WSM and a 3.5-14X42 (with ASV) that will go on a .284 when it is delivered.

 

[Oldtrader3]

That was always my downfall, seeing a really good scope on sale that I could not live without. Then having to buy a rifle that suited the search for another rifle good enough to match the new scope.

 

[DrMike]

That was always my downfall, seeing a really good scope on sale that I could not live without. Then having to buy a rifle that suited the search for another rifle good enough to match the new scope.

Ain't that the truth, Charlie. :grin: