Suggestions for a low powered, large objective rifle scope?

[Inigoes]

Trijicon Credo HX 1-8x28 FFP w/ Red/Green MOA Segmented Circle, 34mm, Satin Black Riflescope 2900031

FREE SHIPPING on Trijicon Credo HX 1-8x28 FFP w/ Red/Green MOA Segmented Circle, 34mm, Satin Black Riflescope 2900031

www.eurooptic.com

Doesn't exactly fit the bill, but this looks to be on a pretty good sale right now.

I am a sucker for Trijicon accupoint scopes.

https://www.trijicon.com/products/product-family/trijicon-accupoint-TR25

I use Trijicons for low light hunting at the end of liight condition without fail. No need to play with any buttons or turn on any lights.

https://www.expertvoice.com/ offers 30-40% off of MSRP on Trijicon products. You are limited to 1 scope and 1 base per year with the discount.

Ed, If you want something for your crossbow, the Trijicon 3x XB ACOG is a natural match. https://www.trijicon.com/products/subcategory/trijicon-acog-xb

 

[Brickman301]

It's old school , but never had any problems with Steel Tube Weaver K 2.5 .

I’ve got a couple of really nice old steel tube scopes, that are in nice shape. They belonged to my wife’s great uncle. A few weavers and a few Lyman’s.
I’d like to put one on a vintage rifle someday.

 

[Hibs]

Crossfire II 3-12x56 AO

V-Brite® (MOA) Reticle | 30 mm Tube

vortexoptics.com

Ed, I have this optic on my .350 Legend. I really like it. It gathers a lot of light in morning/evening, and the illuminated reticle is very nice. I've had many times that I was within legal shooting hours, in thicker woods, in a tree stand, and would not have been able to see my crosshairs had I not had an illuminated reticle.

 

[Slackdaddy]

I think maybe it’s you or Mr Ed who is implying an accusation?
I just wrote the truth and my comment was not directed towards anyone. However, If some don’t like it, promptly pound sand and feel free to do so freely.
Mr Ed speculated drivel. He can find out how wrong he is if he so chooses but I think he’s smarter than that and or should be by now.
And furthermore, anyone else here that is so stupid to deny intent, do us all a favor and stay out of the woods instead of attracting unnecessary attention by all the persons who monitor this site.
Save that garbage for chicken necker sika face book or some other pro forum where all the tried and true jerk offs reside.
The last thing any sika deer hunter or any deer hunter or person engaged in that sort of activity needs is some stupid shit that equates to a historic case outcome because someone doesn't know any better to STFU, being some persons propensity for using anachrony prohibits common sense and good judgement for memoralizing chicken necking to an art-form instead of utilizing COBOL.

WOW,,,
All the OP did was ask about a low power scope with a larger Obj lens.
And those of us that actually hunt can fully understand that a cheaper/smaller Obj scope is somewhat useless in the deep woods on a cloudy day, the last/first 15 minutes of LEGAL light.

Why do Sika deer hunters - Who have been "hunting sika their whole life" get so triggered by other coming down to hunt sika??

 

[Park ranger]

Hi-Lux XTC1-4X34 Service Rifle Competition Rifle Scope

The Hi-Lux XTC14X34 scope was specifically designed for CMP and NRA High Power "Across the Course" Competition. The XTC14X34 scope has front objective adjustable parallax from 15 yards to infinity. As the stages for Across the Course are set at fixed distances of 200 yards, 300 yards and 600...

hi-luxoptics.com

Check out this one. 4x but 34 mm. I used one for service rifle for a little while. Illuminating reticle. 5 MOA cross hairs the a bigger donut and way further out is a bunch of crap but it shouldn’t bother you.

 

[teratos]

Ed, why not use your thermal?

It’s clear you want to hunt at night.

 

[Squaregrouper]

I'm interested in taking a class on long distance, nighttime poaching. Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[teratos]

I'm interested in taking a class on long distance, nighttime poaching. Does anyone have any recommendations?

PM inbound. Is Dorchester County too far?

 

[4g64loser]

I'm interested in taking a class on long distance, nighttime poaching. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I have a recommendation. But I need to do a background check and be sure you are already a felon before I allow you into the class. Please PM me your ssn and dob.

And you don't have to go to DorCo for it.

 

[Slackdaddy]

I can not Lie,, I like BIG Objective Lenses,,,,

 

[beetles]

You should look at the Minox line, they make 2-10x50 and 3-10x56 scopes. They cost a little more than the Meopta Optikas, but are made in Germany.

 

[dontpanic]

You might want to try the Toric 2-10x42. They have a BDC and a cross hair reticle. Pretty comparable to a Leupold for about 60% of the cost. Probably a little better gathering light than a Leupold.

I don't have the 2-10 but I have two other of their scopes and couldn't be happier.

TORIC UHD 2-10X42 BDC Rifle Scope

When it comes to low-light performance, the TORIC UHD 2-10x42 rifle scope is alone in its class. Utilizing our proprietary Ultra High Definition (UHD) optical system, which incorporates fully multi-coated SCHOTT High Transmission (HT) glass, and Extra Low Dispersion (ED) lens to provide sharp...

tractoptics.com

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I'm interested in taking a class on long distance, nighttime poaching. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Poached Eggs: How to Poach an Egg

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[chilipeppermaniac]

On a serious note.

I am no pro and can't speak of any of the mentioned scopes already, but Maybe 15 years back, I bought a nice 50's Model 70 and put a Zeiss Conquest on it.

I am seeing in their website that they have Conquest V4, V6 etc.

ZEISS Hunting

The world of hunting has always held a certain fascination. ZEISS products have been giving hunters the confidence for any hunting situation.

www.zeiss.com

 

[E.Shell]

It's too bad Leupold dropped their heavy duplex line of reticles. They were great deer scopes for around these parts. I think their "FireDot" reticles would be a decent compromise though.

Maybe look at something with a 30-30 reticle?

Agreed to the 'heavy duplex' comment. My 2-7x shotgun scope has one and it really draws your eye.

Good to see you got some useful information Ed. Hope you and yours are doing well.

Thank you Ryan!
I hope your bunch is well too!

Trijicon Credo HX 1-8x28 FFP w/ Red/Green MOA Segmented Circle, 34mm, Satin Black Riflescope 2900031

FREE SHIPPING on Trijicon Credo HX 1-8x28 FFP w/ Red/Green MOA Segmented Circle, 34mm, Satin Black Riflescope 2900031

www.eurooptic.com

Doesn't exactly fit the bill, but this looks to be on a pretty good sale right now.

Thanks Smokey. That is an attractive sale.

I am a sucker for Trijicon accupoint scopes.

https://www.trijicon.com/products/product-family/trijicon-accupoint-TR25

I use Trijicons for low light hunting at the end of liight condition without fail. No need to play with any buttons or turn on any lights.

https://www.expertvoice.com/ offers 30-40% off of MSRP on Trijicon products. You are limited to 1 scope and 1 base per year with the discount.

Ed, If you want something for your crossbow, the Trijicon 3x XB ACOG is a natural match. https://www.trijicon.com/products/subcategory/trijicon-acog-xb

Thank you for all the info Inigoes!

My crossbow came with a pretty decent low power/large objective scope that works pretty good. I took a deer with it last year about 15 minutes before quitting time and had no trouble seeing.

Crossfire II 3-12x56 AO

V-Brite® (MOA) Reticle | 30 mm Tube

vortexoptics.com

Ed, I have this optic on my .350 Legend. I really like it. It gathers a lot of light in morning/evening, and the illuminated reticle is very nice. I've had many times that I was within legal shooting hours, in thicker woods, in a tree stand, and would not have been able to see my crosshairs had I not had an illuminated reticle.

Thank you Hibs, I'll take a look at that one.

Hi-Lux XTC1-4X34 Service Rifle Competition Rifle Scope

The Hi-Lux XTC14X34 scope was specifically designed for CMP and NRA High Power "Across the Course" Competition. The XTC14X34 scope has front objective adjustable parallax from 15 yards to infinity. As the stages for Across the Course are set at fixed distances of 200 yards, 300 yards and 600...

hi-luxoptics.com

Check out this one. 4x but 34 mm. I used one for service rifle for a little while. Illuminating reticle. 5 MOA cross hairs the a bigger donut and way further out is a bunch of crap but it shouldn’t bother you.

Thanks Park ranger. That's a huge objective for a 4x and might preclude the need to go with lower magnification just to get the brighter image.

Ed, why not use your thermal?

It’s clear you want to hunt at night.

Sorry for the delay in response, I've been out late the last few nights.

Yeah, the thermal would work. Those squirrel pictures I posted in the other thread were taken during the day and there was no problem seeing the heat differential.

I'm interested in taking a class on long distance, nighttime poaching. Does anyone have any recommendations?

As soon as we can line up an assistant to hold the flashlight downrange on the dee...target, we'll be up and running.

You should look at the Minox line, they make 2-10x50 and 3-10x56 scopes. They cost a little more than the Meopta Optikas, but are made in Germany.

Thank you Beetles. I just looked at their 2.5-10x42 and it seems like a decent scope.

You might want to try the Toric 2-10x42. They have a BDC and a cross hair reticle. Pretty comparable to a Leupold for about 60% of the cost. Probably a little better gathering light than a Leupold.

I don't have the 2-10 but I have two other of their scopes and couldn't be happier.

TORIC UHD 2-10X42 BDC Rifle Scope

When it comes to low-light performance, the TORIC UHD 2-10x42 rifle scope is alone in its class. Utilizing our proprietary Ultra High Definition (UHD) optical system, which incorporates fully multi-coated SCHOTT High Transmission (HT) glass, and Extra Low Dispersion (ED) lens to provide sharp...

tractoptics.com

Thanks dontpanic, I'll take a look at these.

On a serious note.

I am no pro and can't speak of any of the mentioned scopes already, but Maybe 15 years back, I bought a nice 50's Model 70 and put a Zeiss Conquest on it.

I am seeing in their website that they have Conquest V4, V6 etc.

ZEISS Hunting

The world of hunting has always held a certain fascination. ZEISS products have been giving hunters the confidence for any hunting situation.

www.zeiss.com

Thank you chilipeppermaniac. I'll take a look at these.

I appreciate everyone's scope input here and I think I have plenty to look at. Thank you all!

 

[Sam Salvati]

Just need a little elevation, I climb telephone poles and hunt sika after hours.

 

[Hibs]

Just need a little elevation, I climb telephone poles and hunt sika after hours.

I thought that was that Doco guy, didn't he have him climbing tele poles as his avatar?

 

[4g64loser]

I thought that was that Doco guy, didn't he have him climbing tele poles as his avatar?

I think doco is a lineman based on prior posts.

 

[teratos]

I think doco is a lineman based on prior posts.

Might be a man doing lines based on recent posts.

 

[Biggfoot44]

I think doco is a lineman based on prior posts.

For the County ? Out on the Main Line ?