mad1 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi all I'm after a decent scope for my r700 ...what others got on them ... I like a basic looking reticle ie not too cluttered ... many thanks M1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi all I'm after a decent scope for my r700 ...what others got on them ... I like a basic looking reticle ie not too cluttered ... many thanks M1 For stalking a zeiss 3-12x50 conquest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Good quality glass in something like 6 or 8 x 42 fixed power. you get more glass in a fixed power per £ because there are no moving parts and not a lot to go out of alignment on the zoom so that the point of impact changes as you zoom. Most people keep to one mag anyway and if you get a big scope they weigh a ton. Also the object glass is smaller so there is less to reflect / glint back in the sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boristhedog Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 You won't get much better than this for the money, and it's not mine. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/307807-zeiss-duralyt-3-12x50/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 8x56 S&b for me but would happly have used a 6x42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pssa-pete Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I have a swarovski Habicht 4-12x50A on my 243 x bolt. The outfit is llight enough to carry around a hill andthe scope is compact enough for stalking so it doesn't feel obtrusive ,yet bright enough for a bit of foxing either under lamp or moon light. I also have a spare schmidt 8-56 with an a7 reticle. Again extremely bright but a bit chunkier. I had that on a 308 that has since had a makeover and now has a night force Nsx on it. The night force is a great target scope, looks trick and has a good fine target reticle on it but I don't think the optics are as sharp as either the swarovski or schmidt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Leopold 3 - 10 x 50 works for me. Simple and rugged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 What's your budget is the big question and what will be your main quarry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 It's going to be used for stalking and the unlucky fox I see too ....budget is around £500 ....I like the idea of dialing them in but ill be honest I don't know if I could understand one !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 For stalking an 8x56 will be fine, if mostly foxes then I'd go for variable. At stalking distances there is no need for dialling in its generally point and shoot as you will be sub 200 yards. If you want to shoot foxes more or if add on night vision might be added later then you would have better options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 So you think a variable would give me more options .... but fixed will give me better glass for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yes. Fixed is better VFM as you aren't paying for the variable option. If you going to be shooting out to longer ranges a variable makes more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 8x56 S&b for me but would happly have used a 6x42 Just like this one http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/307364-schmidt-and-bender-rifle-scope-8x56-for-sale/ It's like money in the bank with a quality scope, you will not lose loads of your wonga by giving it a go...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Ok so variable is winning do far .... which make is good value for money and which one are you just paying for the name if you know what I mean ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) 8x56 S&b for me but would happly have used a 6x42 got both of these. can get a 8x56 S&B for £500 off sportsman at the moment.Dont need a variable zoom for foxing Edited March 16, 2015 by andrew f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I've got a mint Zeiss Duralyt 3-12x50 in the sale section, brilliant scope for stalking and foxing, it also comes with free Butler Creeks Jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Just like this one http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/307364-schmidt-and-bender-rifle-scope-8x56-for-sale/ It's like money in the bank with a quality scope, you will not lose loads of your wonga by giving it a go...... No mines got a few more marks on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Pm sent to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nothing received mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I have a zeiss duralyt on my .243 it's s great scope and worth the money he's asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 got both of these. can get a 8x56 S&B for £500 off sportsman at the moment.Dont need a variable zoom for foxing Try Cubs at 200 yards plus and personally that's when I really wind up the magnification. You don't need a variable but it sure makes life easy on the longer shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Try Cubs at 200 yards plus and personally that's when I really wind up the magnification. You don't need a variable but it sure makes life easy on the longer shots Usually keep my scope set at 8 but it is nice to have that little bit extra when required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Usually keep my scope set at 8 but it is nice to have that little bit extra when required. +1 to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Try Cubs at 200 yards plus and personally that's when I really wind up the magnification. You don't need a variable but it sure makes life easy on the longer shots 100% agree, I had a s&b 8x56 but over 150 yards at foxes sat in wheat stubble it was starting to test my ability so opted for a meopta 3-9x50.. Never looked back, great for stalking and lamping.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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