Long Range Scope

muleymaddness · Dec 6, 2014

Looking for a long range scope to start out with. I have a Leupold 3-10x40 with B&C reticle and looking to take a step up. I'm looking at the Leupold CDS 4-14x40, Huskemaw 4-16x42, or the Swarovski 3-18x44 with Outdoorsmans custom hunting turrets installed.

Any opinions here?

Thanks

Mallards_Only · Dec 7, 2014

Nightforce hands down.

Mallards_Only · Dec 7, 2014

LAST EDITED ON Dec-07-14 AT 07:40AM (MST)[p]Sorry. Double post

legacy · Dec 7, 2014

I've been doing research over the past several months and have looked at all of the mentioned scopes. I was sold on the Huskemaw, but after looking into the Nightforce a bit more, I am sold! I will be purchasing the Nightforce SHV 5-20X56
with the MOAR reticle. For the price, I honestly think I can't be beat!

Willametteriveroutlaw · Dec 8, 2014

LAST EDITED ON Dec-08-14 AT 10:06AM (MST)[p]How far do you want to shoot, with the swaro you'll be limited to around 750-900 depending on caliber.

Glass is awesome though and they are pretty light compared to the NF.

DW · Dec 8, 2014

http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID5/22271.html#.VIYzYsvn_qA

muleymaddness · Dec 10, 2014

Good discussion and thanks for the link to the prior thread regarding this!

280ack · Feb 21, 2015

Huskemaws are hard to beat for hunting scope lighter weight when compared to night force and simple quick easy to use reticles. Swarovski is also nice weight scope but the turret can't be covered and the screw that holds down the turret is very thin pot metal and can break if it's bumped against something.

BIGJOHNT · Feb 22, 2015

I like the Gunwerks G7 scope. They modified a Nightforce to their specs . Changed the reticle and made the windage knob smaller and covered. Kind of pricey , but I don't think you can do much better.

Willametteriveroutlaw · Feb 23, 2015

>Huskemaws are hard to beat for
>hunting scope lighter weight when
>compared to night force and
>simple quick easy to use
>reticles. Swarovski is also nice
>weight scope but the turret
>can't be covered and the
>screw that holds down the
>turret is very thin pot
>metal and can break if
>it's bumped against something.

I think you are thinking of a different scope.

BPKHunter · Feb 26, 2015

For a LR Scope the most important things to me are, in order:

1) Reliability to both hold zero, make reliable adjustments, and not break easily.

2) Wind holdoff's via the reticle, not a dial.

3) Weight

4) Glass

Your priorities may vary if you don't plan to carry the gun up and down Idaho's mountains like me. Clear glass is important target shooting and getting small groups, but not hunting.

This said, I am very happy with the Vortex Viper HS LR series. They are a very economical option as well.

The newer Nightforce SHV series seems great as well, though I don't own one. All Nightforce models are heavier, but the trade off is stronger and more reliable construction.

Leupold is just not build for in the field long range(over 500yds) applications. They are light and clear. Swaro, has the same attributes as Leupold but just doesn't have the true LR applications either for windage for sure. They are very clear!.

legacy · Feb 26, 2015

My Nightforce SHV just showed up! Can't wait to get it set up and shooting! I'd say the only con with Nightforce is the weight. Other then that I am really liking everything I am seeing.

mtmuley · Feb 27, 2015

The new Bushnell LRHS is getting a lot of attention. mtmuley

BPKHunter · Mar 30, 2015

Literally the day after I made the post about Leupold not having good LR reticles I saw they now have one with moa windage hashmarks. Better late than never.

440sixpack · May 14, 2015

I have 3 Leupold Vx3's and a VX6 with CDS turrets and I have to say I'm very impressed with them . out to 600 yards I have total confidence.

But for my long range gun I went with the Night Force with the MOAR reticle. it's in a different league , and weights and cost a lot more too. I guess it depends on what you call long range and how much you plan to shoot it.

Stay thirsty my friends