Scope Question

[BCHunter]

I just bought a 325 WSM. I have narrowd my scope choices to a 3.5 X 10 Leupold (Var x-III) or a 3 X 9 Zeiss (Conquest). Can I go wrong with either one of these and/or is there a better choice for the money out there?

Thanks.

 

[kingfish]

Zeiss

 

[elkantlers]

you can't go wrong with a Leupold.

 

[huntindude]

Both are great scopes, if you want another choice look at the 1" Swarovski. I took my 3.5x10 leupold and 3x10 Swarovski out late one evening and it was no contest, the Swarovski was brighter and it's also lighter wieght. I have four of them now and love them. they used to be a couple hundred bucks more than a Leupold but I don't know if that's still the case . I'm not trying to run Leupold down they are great scopes but you can't beat German optics in scopes either, just my 2 cents.

 

[kilowatt]

Zeiss has a longer eye relief. I have this same scope and you can't go wrong I guess with either one, but the Zeiss was better for my eyes. Try to look through both of these at a gun store and then make your decisions.

Brian

 

[BCHunter]

Thanks for the help. Another question. I was reading last night about the new Redfield scopes made by Meade Lab. Does anybody know anything about these scopes?

 

[rutnelk]

I have always used Leupold and have been very happy. My question is, what made you decide on the 325 WSM? I am in the market for a new rifle and had decided to get a 300 mag, but then I started hearing a lot of talk about the 325. Are the ballistics better than the 300? Have you shot both calibers, and what are the differences/similarities? Is ammo readily available? Any information would be great, thanks.

 

[BCHunter]

The 325 is ballistically superior to the 300 and the 338 in similiar bullet weights. Winchester produces 180 Ballistic Tip, 200 Accuband and 220 Power Point. I have not shot a 300. My hunting buddy has a 338. The 338 is a great Elk rifle and if I were going to hunt Brown Bears one day, I would look hard at the 338.

If you compare the rounds on paper, the 200 accuband appears to be perfect for Elk. I just ordered a Browning A-Bolt Hunter in a left-handed gun last week. I can't wait for it to get here.