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Offline corbanzo

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New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« on: November 26, 2008, 08:29:08 PM »
Just traded for a Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x to throw on my CZ550 in .458 lott.  Got it all mounted up last night, and went to the runway this morning (aka shooting range)  Took me a bit to get it zeroed, then was getting some pretty consistant 2" 5 shot groups at 100 yards.  Those were plenty good enough for me for the first day... still trying to get used to a scope coming at my face with that much force...  got a little flinch to work on. 
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2008, 12:14:28 AM »
While I really like the scope and have several of them I don't think it would be my choice for such use as you have selected it for. It has about the shortest eye relief of most any Leupold scope. On such a heavy kicker I'd have selected one with a longer eye relief. The 2-7 has one of the longest eye reliefs and is in the same general power range. It also has a much wider FOV which on the 2.5-8 is yet another short coming for the uses I'd expect such a heavy kicker to be used for.

The VX-III 1.5-5 is a more normal selection for a dangerous game rifle having a really long eye relief and very wide FOV.

What lead you to select this scope for that duty?
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2008, 01:48:29 AM »
Graybeard nailed it, myself I would not put anything over a  VX-III 1.5-5 on my DG rifle. That is the scope I used on my 416 Rigby and 375 H&H. JMHO.  ;)
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2008, 03:46:40 AM »
I have on my Model 550 458 Lott a Burres Scope 1 3/4 X 5 X 30 and it does everthing I could expect from that scope.
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2008, 04:37:16 PM »
Straight 2.5X Leupold with heavy duplex is my choice.  Maximum eye relief, light weight, no moving parts, takes a beating from heavy recoil without problem, never on the wrong power, can use with both eyes open and the heavy duplex makes it easy to line up quickly.

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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2008, 03:27:54 AM »
Leupold Vari-X II 2x7 for me...than again...I use my 375HH like most use a 338win.
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2008, 10:08:27 AM »
Not enough difference to make me care.  The 1.5-5x has 3.7-5.3" relief, and the 2.5-8 has 3.7-4.6"  So at the highest power, they are exactly the same eye relief, but with mine at highest power, I get 3x more magnification.  If I am shooting at something that I would only use 2x on, I might as well have the scope off and use open sights anyways.  When I'm shooting at 100 or more yards, 8x is about the lowest that I like to use.  4.6" is plenty for me if I really want to get the scope away from my face, and I still keep some magnification at that level. 



Quote from: Graybeard on November 27, 2008, 12:14:28 AM
While I really like the scope and have several of them I don't think it would be my choice for such use as you have selected it for. It has about the shortest eye relief of most any Leupold scope. On such a heavy kicker I'd have selected one with a longer eye relief. The 2-7 has one of the longest eye reliefs and is in the same general power range. It also has a much wider FOV which on the 2.5-8 is yet another short coming for the uses I'd expect such a heavy kicker to be used for.

The VX-III 1.5-5 is a more normal selection for a dangerous game rifle having a really long eye relief and very wide FOV.

What lead you to select this scope for that duty?
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2008, 07:54:05 PM »
We had a nice range in Haines but you couldn't beat the airport for long range pratice.When Layton bought his 50 cal it was nice being able to set up a thousand yard target.
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2008, 12:14:26 AM »
I use a Nightforce 2.5-10X scope on my CZ 550 458 Lott.  I like it and make no apologies.
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2008, 02:48:20 AM »
IMO, the 2.5 X 8 VX-III is perhaps the clearest, brightest scope in the VX-III line.  The only problem I have with it is mounting on a long action which in most cases requires a reverse mount, which, really isn't a problem at all.
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2009, 07:17:25 AM »
Quote from: corbanzo on November 26, 2008, 08:29:08 PM
got a little flinch to work on. 

Heck, I'd flinch if I was pulling the trigger and it was up to YOUR shoulder. :o ;D  The Lott is a LOT of cartridge (pun intended)
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Re: New to me scope on the DG rifle.
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2009, 08:26:58 PM »
Not to highjack this - I've been considering a NF for a DG rifle too. Considered the NF 1-4 and 2.5-10. I've looked over a 1-4 and it was great at 1X - seems to be a "true" 1X, making it good for shooting with both eyes open. But like Corbanzo I also prefer 6X or even 8X for over 100 yrds. Now if NF made a 1-6X that would be my ideal.

Grumulkin, what is the closest that your 2.5 will be "in focus" or good enough? Do you find the FOV ok for really close range stuff?

What reticle did you choose?

The illuminated reticle on the NF is also a nice feature in low light on dark bodied animals.

Thanks.
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