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    Posted: March/08/2019 at 10:43
Is there another scope  out there is in the same class more or less    (price, weight, clarity etc)     but with impeccable tracking what would it be?



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/09/2019 at 15:32
 You could go with a tactical scope like SS 5-20x50 FFP these may go on sale near tax time that has happened in the past.  https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-5-20x50-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html

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HUGE weight, scope power  and price difference friend.   Weight alone is 16 vs 30 ounces!

They need to be similar in those respects


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I get that but the ability at long range to strike the target is significantly better.  Have you considered a used Zeiss Conquest  that gets it down in the same price range you want to be at, but with better glass better power range. I have a Conquest  in 4.5-14 with this Rapid Z800 that I like, but it takes some work on the range to know what you will get.  Still it is 24.7 oz so it may be too heavy for you if you hunt sheep in the mountains. 
You may find the Leupold is the right scope for you given your price range and weight concern.

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Appreciate the input sir. 
I decided to go with a vortex 4x16x44mm.  Heard nothing but great things about the tracking on every review I read.
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good choice.  
 
I have a VX5 that has tracked great but no experience with the Vx3
 
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