Glass for new 257 Weatherby?

• Sep 19, 2013

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I am looking for a scope for my new gun. I will primarily use it for mule deer and pronghorn. Now possibly will be using it for elk, if I ever decide to put the bow down.

I have a dilemma between the Luepold VX-2 or VX-3. If I go VX-2 I will probably go CDS. Anyone know why the price jump is so drastic from 3x9 to 4x12?

Another scope I am entertaining is the Vortex Viper HS. If anyone has this model, I would like to hear your sell on it.

 

• Sep 19, 2013

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I have the Vortex Viper HSLR on a 6.5x284 and a Leupold VXII 4x12 on a 300win mag. They are both great scopes. The vortex has an adjustable turret and the Leupold you can get a CDS dial. Probably wouldn't go wrong with either.

 

• Sep 20, 2013

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I have the 4×16-44 HS LR on a Rem700 in 257. Very pleased with it and other Vortex glass I have.

Once I get my load finalized, looking at trying a turret tape from http://customturretsystems.com/

 

• Sep 20, 2013

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VX 3 3.5x10x40.....CDS if it rocks your boat. Plain ol Duplex works for me.

 

• Sep 25, 2013

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Well, I decided on a VX-3 4.5-14x40. Can't wait to sight in the new rifle. I hope the Weatherby brings me luck in the deer hunting seasons to come!

 

• Sep 25, 2013

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Good choice.

 

• Sep 25, 2013

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It is $522 with the coupon code at Predator Optics.
Call me if you found a better price. http://predatoroptics.info/catalog/product.asp?ret_id=1185759&pid=68088

 

• Sep 25, 2013

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Regular vortex viper 4-12 is $400 and a darn nice piece of glass.

 

• Oct 10, 2013

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Have the Leupold vx-3 4.5-10x40 and Leupold vx-2 3-9x40 and Leupold vx-1 3-9x40...all rock!

 

• Oct 10, 2013

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Slayer - I agree with your choice. I did the same on the last two rifles I put together. You will not be disappointed.

 

• Oct 10, 2013

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There are lots of good glass out there and a few really spectacular scopes. Buy the best you can afford. They will never get cheaper and you'll never regret it. With optics, unlike a lot of things, you get what you pay for. Starting with Nikon and moving up from there.