Optics for old guys

[Bushrat]

Was going to ask what mounts did you use for that 'scope' Did leupold install the reticle or did you scratch it on the glass yourself.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by Bushrat

Was going to ask what mounts did you use for that 'scope' Did leupold install the reticle or did you scratch it on the glass yourself.

Oh dang, BUSTED!!
Just wait till I show up at the rodeo with this rig, people will stare in awe- well I can guarantee they will be staring, that's for sure!!
Cat

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[357Maximum]

Originally Posted by Sitting Bull

Well I have been shopping around and in town not much for selection and on the net lots of out of stock. There is one scope I am interested as far as "high end" a Swaro Z3 3-9 x36 for $860.00. The most I have paid was for Leupold FX3 6x42 about 8-10 yrs ago. Are 5-6 hundred dollar scopes really that bad or will the 8-1000. dollar ones blow me away.
I as well have 60 year old eyes.

For years my go to scopes were Leupold 1.5x5, 4X, 6X 2.5x8, as I aged additional magnification made it alot easier to shoot.


My eyes really do well with Swavorski Z3 scopes, I have 2 Custom Sako in 6x45.
One has a Swaro 3x9x36 the other a Leupold VarixIII 4x12x40 . At 150 yds I can clearly see 6mm bullet holes on the target with the Swaro at 9X I have to use the Spotting scope with the other rifle as I cannot see all of the bullet holes at 12X.

I prefer the 3x9x36 on compact rifles due to it's size and weight , however the added magnificatin of the 4x12x50 is a big plus.

Your eyes may vary. I also like the Sightron S1 4x12 scopes too my eyes almost as clear as the Swarovoski Z3

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Greasemonkey

So I’m getting old the eyes don’t work like the used to, going to switch out a scope, was thinking of going 50 mm as it would likely gather the most light in first and last light situations any recommendations on something good that won’t break the bank?

https://opticsaddict.com/best-rifle-scope-reviews/

a good read and I have settle for Burris over the years and saved my cash for other purchases....looked through many scopes, bino's that people carry and then throw up my Burris scope and see no difference at all...except cost and they have a great warranty too...ya might not be conversation cool but ya get the job done

[huntingfamily]

Originally Posted by Greasemonkey

So I’m getting old the eyes don’t work like the used to, going to switch out a scope, was thinking of going 50 mm as it would likely gather the most light in first and last light situations any recommendations on something good that won’t break the bank?

Nice scope that would work great for your purposes...
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=393234