Hunting scope recommendations needed

[Bennyboy]

Alright gents, I need opinions on these hunting scopes. My criteria are: 1inch tube and a 40-44mm objective. I HATE finicky eyeboxes and want something that is “set it and forget it” so no need for dial-able turrets and whatnot. Lighter the better. Will be going on a new Ruger M77 Hawkeye (stainless/synthetic).

I’ve narrowed it down to the following but more options are welcome:

Meopta Optika5 2-10x42-$399
Leupold VX3HD 3.5-10x40-$499
Trijicon Credo 3-9x40-$499
Swarovski Z3 3-10x42-$769

Let’s say $800 max.

 

[Twitch2120]

Out of those options, Swarovski. Best glass of the bunch. Course price reflects that. Don't sleep on zeiss in that $800 price range either.

 

[Bennyboy]

Out of those options, Swarovski. Best glass of the bunch. Course price reflects that. Don't sleep on zeiss in that $800 price range either.

Zeiss doesn’t appear to off a 1” tube anymore unfortunately.

 

[militaryrednek]

cant go wrong with a leupold imo.

 

[pltspreader]

I’d go with the 4.5-14 leupold twilight hunter best value hunting optic under $800. After that I’d go swaro anything

 

[Lionheart]

A few questions...
1) caliber of that Ruger?
2) average and limit of range shots will be taken?
3) any particular reason that 30mm tube is not desired?

 

[Tikker]

This scope doesn't have the size objective you're looking for, but since you said the lighter the better it could be a another option to consider.

There is a sale right now but they are backorders. Two reticle options, both in 2.5-10x32.

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight Riflescope

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight Riflescope Details SKU: SSUL2510X32PLEX Finish: Matte Reticle: Plex Tube Diameter (in): 1 Elevation Knob: Low Profile Capped (1/4 MOA) Windage Knob: Low Profile Capped (1/4 MOA) Parallax Setting: Fixed Focal Plane: Second

www.swfa.com

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight Riflescope

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight Riflescope Details SKU: SSUL2510X32BDC Finish: Matte Reticle: MSR 556 BDC Tube Diameter (in): 1 Elevation Knob: Low Profile Capped (1/4 MOA) Windage Knob: Low Profile Capped (1/4 MOA) Parallax Setting: Fixed Focal Plane: Second

www.swfa.com

I put an order in for the bdc version earlier today, going to top off my Savage 223 Lightweight Hunter bolt action with it.

Only weighs 9.5 oz.

 

[Bear44]

Of those? Swarovski Z3 without hesitation.

 

[300_whisper]

This scope doesn't have the size objective you're looking for, but since you said the lighter the better it could be a another option to consider.

There is a sale right now but they are backorders. Two reticle options, both in 2.5-10x32.

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight Riflescope

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight Riflescope Details SKU: SSUL2510X32PLEX Finish: Matte Reticle: Plex Tube Diameter (in): 1 Elevation Knob: Low Profile Capped (1/4 MOA) Windage Knob: Low Profile Capped (1/4 MOA) Parallax Setting: Fixed Focal Plane: Second

www.swfa.com

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight Riflescope

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight Riflescope Details SKU: SSUL2510X32BDC Finish: Matte Reticle: MSR 556 BDC Tube Diameter (in): 1 Elevation Knob: Low Profile Capped (1/4 MOA) Windage Knob: Low Profile Capped (1/4 MOA) Parallax Setting: Fixed Focal Plane: Second

www.swfa.com

I put an order in for the bdc version earlier today, going to top off my Savage 223 Lightweight Hunter bolt action with it.

Only weighs 9.5 oz.

^ this 100% this scope is so nice. The BDC reticle design is amazing as well. Extremely simple, not cluttered, and easy to use. SWFA is also know for being insanely tough scopes.

 

[basstracker89]

Leupold for the win