3-12x or 4-16x...can't decide.

[Ridgerunner665]

LOL...no...I'm still undecided.

I am looking at other brands too (Sightron, etc.)...sometimes I think it was better when we didn't have so many choices, LOL.

 

[Centurian22]

I know many people (particularly those who DON'T own one), consider them to be a 'cheapy' but have you looked at Centerpoints? I'm pretty sure I'll be picking up one of their 4-16X40 illuminated, adjustable paralex objective scopes with the rings for less than $70 in my near future.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

I have owned one (it came on a used rifle I bought)...nope, no more of those scopes for me.

 

[WardenWolf]

In my opinion, you'll never regret choosing higher magnification. My personal rule of thumb is 3-9 for .223, and heavier calibers get 4-16 or 6-18. If you can reach out beyond 100 yards, the extra magnification really helps, especially when sighting in. If you can see your bullet holes, it's much easier to zero your rifle. And you can always back off to a lower magnification depending on range.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

I have decided...Vortex wins.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/18...?cm_cat=CheckoutConfirm&cm_pla=ProductDescrip

 

[porktornado]

which magnification did you go with? lol

 

[Ridgerunner665]

Oh...lol...4-16x 44mm.

I went with Vortex mainly because of the smaller diameter eyepiece...

 

[Sock Puppet]

Might be too late, but have you considered a Bushnell Elite 6500 in 2.5-16X50? It would cover all of the bases you want covered.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

Too wide of magnification range and too much objective diameter...

I've been sorta keeping up with Vortex for a good while...I figured it was time to see what all the fuss is about, and their scopes are about right anyway (size, weight, specs...all of what you want, none of what you don't)

I'd say it will be a fine scope...I'll know in a few weeks when I get home.

I did change my mind on the reticle...I ordered the V-Plex instead of the BDC, their BDC reticle is really thin...thought that may be a problem in low light. Their V-Plex is way thinner than other Duplex reticles but I've always thought Duplex reticles were too thick anyway...I haven't looked through one yet, but I think Vortex may have it just about right for the V-Plex.

 

[45crittergitter]

For big game hunting with a .30-06, I wouldn't go higher than a 3-9x, and prefer a 2-8x. I also prefer to stay under 40mm.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

Purely personal preference...the Vortex is great!