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30-03-2016, 16:18 #11
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Re: Vector optics 6-25 x 50 rifle scope opinions please?
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30-03-2016, 17:09 #12
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Re: Vector optics 6-25 x 50 rifle scope opinions please?
For hunting you want a scope with a good reputation for holding its zero under field conditions. A good warranty is great for replacing a scope gone mad, however, that warranty is not going to pay for animals wounded as a result of the scope changing its zero. One wounded and lost animal makes a cheap scope an expensive one.
If I were in your shoes I would look at a scope from a reputable maker, even if it means settling for one with lower magnification. You do not need more than 10x for 350 meter shots anyway.
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30-03-2016, 17:36 #13
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30-03-2016, 17:56 #14
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Re: Vector optics 6-25 x 50 rifle scope opinions please?
Members, thank you kindly for all the informative replies. Knowledge of scopes are not my strong point ....reading every reply makes me feel I really know very little about scopes for rifles...specific long range hunting....shooting scopes for dangerous game animals and short distances seems to be relevant to me...
From what I understand from all the replies Ruan do not need a scope with such high magnification.
Out to 350 m a scope with 4-10 x40/50 magnification will do the work....Leopold/Nikon/Redfield/ ect...will be suffice..
We want to hunt springbok next year...this is the reason for longer distances...thank you again for all the replies members..as usual it is much appreciated...
Gert
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30-03-2016, 18:08 #15
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Re: Vector optics 6-25 x 50 rifle scope opinions please?
Have a look at the the 6-18 Redfield, quality scope at a very good price
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30-03-2016, 18:40 #16
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31-03-2016, 09:05 #17
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Re: Vector optics 6-25 x 50 rifle scope opinions please?
Thank you T Stone, I would be pleased if the springbok are between 100 meter and 150 meters... Ruan want to get into longer distances shooting...maybe I need to take him to a shooting day where gongs are shot out to long distances, giving him an opportunity to see what long distance shooting is all about.
It is an aspect of shooting I know little of , especially the practical side and knowledge of the type of scopes needed for this kind of shooting.
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03-04-2016, 09:56 #18
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Re: Vector optics 6-25 x 50 rifle scope opinions please?
Feedback:
Members, I do get this scope ( still in box, never used with rings as well) at a very good price. It will be Ruan`s first scope to learn some basics of how to use a long range scope...his first scope was/is a Leupold M8 6X40 , still on his 7.62 Israeli Mauser...
I contacted the importer of these scopes, he said if there happens to be a problem with this scope , I need to send it to him, he will send me a brand new scope and send this scope back to China...
So, for this price , R2300 for the Vector Optics 6-25x50 as `n first longer range scope , with after sales back up by the importer who pointed out these scopes go for R5500 currently , I think it is worth a try to purchase this scope...I will keep in mind that purchasing a cheap scope has its hazards...since only a rich man can afford a cheap rifle scope...
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03-04-2016, 11:18 #19
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Re: Vector optics 6-25 x 50 rifle scope opinions please?
For hunting I would choose his old Leupold over the Chinese scope every time. For target shooting it doesn't matter. Badly shot targets does not get away and die a lingering death while costing you money and a sleepless night.
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03-04-2016, 19:32 #20
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Re: Vector optics 6-25 x 50 rifle scope opinions please?
I do agree with your perspective , Tstone, I view this exercise as a stepping stone for Ruan to commence with long distance shooting...first of all Ruan needs to learn to operate such a type of rifle scope..Willie Koekemoer will be his mentor to assist and guide him.
When the time comes and he really excels in this type of shooting only then will I invest in a top end rifle scope and upgrade to a rifle caliber of his choice...
If this comes to nothing I still have the scope and have not invested a lot of money on this exercise ...
This is my take on purchasing this Chinese scope...
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