Scope recommendation wanted

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Looking for a scope recommendation. Looking at 3-9x40 area. Not married to exactly that, could go 2.5-10 and 40-44mm objective.  I don't want dials or extra lights or 'stuff'. Just looking for quality glass and great zero hold.
This will live on custom built Mauser in .270 Winchester, Claro Walnut with flat black metal finish.  Budget is less than $1000.

I thinking somewhere in the Leupold VX-3 or VX-5, but I dont like the CDS turrets.  Also have looked on line at Swarovski Z3.  

Suggestions appreiciated.

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mr fixit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics GrassHopper Joined: May/14/2010 Location: N. Texas Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote mr fixit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Scope recommendation wanted Posted: December/19/2022 at 15:43
	Looking for a scope recommendation. Looking at 3-9x40 area. Not married to exactly that, could go 2.5-10 and 40-44mm objective. I don't want dials or extra lights or 'stuff'. Just looking for quality glass and great zero hold. This will live on custom built Mauser in .270 Winchester, Claro Walnut with flat black metal finish. Budget is less than $1000. I thinking somewhere in the Leupold VX-3 or VX-5, but I dont like the CDS turrets. Also have looked on line at Swarovski Z3. Suggestions appreiciated.

Kickboxer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MODERATOR Moderator Joined: February/13/2008 Status: Offline Points: 23456	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kickboxer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/19/2022 at 20:10
	I like the Swarovski Z3 3-10x42. Better than average for a good price. You might take a look at the Meopta Optika5 2-10x42. Nice scope, better than the price.
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Urimaginaryfrnd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MODERATOR Resident Redneck Joined: June/20/2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 14946	Post Options Post Reply Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/20/2022 at 14:12
	The Swarovski would be a great scope. Inventory on lots of stuff is just not available right now. Leupold seems to be fully into the CDS system. Ballistic Reticles tend to confuse people because they only work right at the max magnification..... dial the power down means you shoot over the top of the animal with second focal plane scopes. just like the field of view gets wider reticle marks mean something different at every power. CDS actually dials in correction like a tactical scope and the power setting doesn't matter. My favorite is a Trijicon 1-4 or 1-6 with a red fiber optic illuminated post. Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - December/20/2022 at 14:21
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urbaneruralite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Journeyman Joined: January/03/2008 Status: Offline Points: 451	Post Options Post Reply Quote urbaneruralite Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January/20/2023 at 12:35
	Swaro has the classy look to match, but they're overpriced in terms of performance. I would add Steiner and Tract to the shopping list.