Looking to get my first rifle scope for hunting. Trying to decide between these two:
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact-scopes/vx-5hd-2-10x42mm-cds-zl2
https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-viper-pst-gen-2-2-10x32-ffp-riflescope.html?vortex_reticle=855
I had my heart set on the Leupold, but I like the fact that you also get a parallax adjustment on the Vortex. The fact that it costs less isn’t bad either as that’s extra money left over for scope mounts and rings. While I like the idea of being able to adjust parallax, I also prefer the less busy reticles on Leupolds. Is parallax adjustment that important?
Also, if I go with a “custom” built Leupold, I can specify what parallax I want. I plan to limit my shots to a max of 300 yards, with 100-150 being the norm. If I go Leupold what parallax should I specify? If I don’t go the custom route, what is the factory parallax set to?
Your help is much appreciated.
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact-scopes/vx-5hd-2-10x42mm-cds-zl2
https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-viper-pst-gen-2-2-10x32-ffp-riflescope.html?vortex_reticle=855
I had my heart set on the Leupold, but I like the fact that you also get a parallax adjustment on the Vortex. The fact that it costs less isn’t bad either as that’s extra money left over for scope mounts and rings. While I like the idea of being able to adjust parallax, I also prefer the less busy reticles on Leupolds. Is parallax adjustment that important?
Also, if I go with a “custom” built Leupold, I can specify what parallax I want. I plan to limit my shots to a max of 300 yards, with 100-150 being the norm. If I go Leupold what parallax should I specify? If I don’t go the custom route, what is the factory parallax set to?
Your help is much appreciated.
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