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    Posted: November/18/2015 at 14:58
I need some advice from you guys that know a whole lot more about scopes than me. I purchased a Sako A7 in 308, and I am trying to decide which brand of scope is the best bang for my buck. Due to my career choice of working for a fire department, I have a budget of around $1000.00. With that being said, I have my choices narrowed down but can't find any deciding factors to eliminate any scopes down to a winner. My choices are:
Night force SHV 4-14x56 ( I am a little worried about the 56mm obj. but it may be a non worry issue)
Leupold 4.4-14x50 VX3 or VX3L (not sure what the difference is)
Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50
Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x50

I did see a couple of Leopold VX6 in 3-18x50 on the sample list which is not out of my price range.
Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to make as sound of a decision with my money as I can't afford any "do-overs" right now.
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Forgot to add that I am strictly a hunter, no competition or anything of that sort
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Within your budget I would definitely consider a Swaro z3 or a Leica er5

http://swfa.com/Z3-C1808.aspx

http://swfa.com/ER-5-C12963.aspx
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+1 on the Z3 and the Leica. Or if you wanted to save some money I would look at the Leupold VX-Rs.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-R-30mm-Riflescope-P48036.aspx

Also two thoughts one don't skimp on rings and two most new shooters over scope their rifles. Meaning they want too much magnification.
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Wow, I didn't know Swaro had anything in my price range.
Can I ask a question regarding 1" vs. 30mm? I hear the back and forth on which one is best, but on higher end scopes, is it that big of a deal? What are the main advantage's
Sorry for all the questions, I am trying to learn.
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No worries, ask away. And rather than reinvent the wheel check this out in the Facts section here.

http://opticstalk.com/30mm-vs-1inch-tube-for-light_topic3828.html
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30" could be stronger all else being equal, and they often offer more adjustment range.  But other than that don't pay to much mind to it. 

For your uses it will make zero difference.
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I have a few of the 1" Swaros and they are great scopes, great glass. Buy with confidence!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hunterco Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/20/2015 at 23:28
Have you looked at Steiner and Minox?

http://www.samplelist.com/Steiner-2-10x42-GS3-Rifle-Scope-DEMO-A-P88363.aspx

http://swfa.com/Minox-3-15x42-ZA5-HD-Riflescope-P65424.aspx

I've bought and sold so many scopes and ended up liking the German glass,..no surprise. I do like the Weaver, Nikon and Sightron for imported glass. I use the Minox 3-15x on a 300 WSM. I use a 1-6 minox on an AR15 for different applications. 

The leupolds you mentioned may be good on resale if you change your mind or trade it in to the samplelist.
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You have a nice rifle chambered in a great hunting cartridge. Please don't spoil it by topping it with some large, heavy high magnification scope. A Leupold VX-3 3.5-10 would be the most magnification you'd need.

Leica is bringing out a new range of hunting scopes very soon. The 1.5-8x32 would be a terrific hunting scope. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1123611-REG/leica_51040_er_5_1_5_8_x.html


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