Which scope for 3Gun?

[CrtsHarris]

Hello,

I am new to the 3Gun community and need some advice on the pro's, con's and advice on picking a 3Gun scope. I have read numerous posts on this website as well as others and think that you guys have the expertise to help me make the correct decision.

I have narrowed my choices to three scopes:
Bushnell SMRS 1-6.5X 24MM - ILLUMINATED BTR-1 SFP
Leopold VX-6 1-6x24mm CDS Illuminated Reticle duplex?
Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 BRTi

I am leaning towards the Swarovski, since every post I seem to read are compared against the Z6i. The price is steep but I prefer buying equipment once and not second guessing a decision just on price.

If you have any other suggestions, please include them.
Thank you,
Curtis

 

[drmitchgibson]

I believe Vortex Optics has a scope out to compete with the Swarovski. Or maybe it comes out next year in Q1. Not sure, apparently not Googling it either.

 

[Wall]

Leopold VX-6 1-6x24mm CDS Illuminated Reticle duplex?

This is the scope I use & I love it.
The reticle is similar to the DCD reticle of the prismatic.
Nice field of view, clear glass, good eye relief.
I don't have any regrets about buying this scope

 

[jhjh11]

If the swaro is in your budget go that route. If u want to get a scope and a case of ammo go with the Leupold. I second walls post I shoot the same scope with a different reticule

 

[Wall]

If the swaro is in your budget go that route. If u want to get a scope and a case of ammo go with the Leupold. I second walls post I shoot the same scope with a different reticule

You have the staight cross hair, right?
I like that one too.
Leupold makes the VX6 in a MulitGun Reticle but it was way too busy for me.
It just has too many hash marks, I like it a like more simple.

 

[CrtsHarris]

I believe Vortex Optics has a scope out to compete with the Swarovski. Or maybe it comes out next year in Q1. Not sure, apparently not Googling it either.

Is this the one you are talking about? Vortex RAZOR HD GEN II 1-6X24 RIFLESCOPE

 

[CrtsHarris]

This is the scope I use & I love it.
The reticle is similar to the DCD reticle of the prismatic.
Nice field of view, clear glass, good eye relief.
I don't have any regrets about buying this scope

So you have the duplex reticle? The Leopold website is kinda confusing and didn't show the duplex option when I was browsing their website.

 

[CrtsHarris]

You have the staight cross hair, right?
I like that one too.
Leupold makes the VX6 in a MulitGun Reticle but it was way too busy for me.
It just has too many hash marks, I like it a like more simple.

Are busy reticles a hindrance in 3Gun? I guess there might be a couple reasons. Delayed target acquisition in 1X and getting a hit without the requirement for a 10 ring hit?

 

[Deathtrap]

If your leaning toward a Swarovski and you have the money you better buy it. And I'm not just saying this because I have one.... Wait I have two.

 

[Wall]

I have the CDS Reticle, think of it as a 1-6x prismatic DCD reticle.
Hensy has the Duplex

Here are some of the different reticle in the VX6:
http://swfa.com/Leupold-VX-6-Riflescopes-C3457.aspx

 

[Wall]

Are busy reticles a hindrance in 3Gun? I guess there might be a couple reasons. Delayed target acquisition in 1X and getting a hit without the requirement for a 10 ring hit?

Not really, I just like them a little more simple.
It's all a matter of preference.

If you're interested a duplex or cds reticle VX6, send me a pm. I'll see what I can get one for.

 

[CrtsHarris]

If your leaning toward a Swarovski and you have the money you better buy it. And I'm not just saying this because I have one.... Wait I have two.

Haha, why two? Is one of them a spare?

 

[Wall]

Haha, why two? Is one of them a spare?

He has them mounted on different guns

 

[drmitchgibson]

Is this the one you are talking about? Vortex RAZOR HD GEN II 1-6X24 RIFLESCOPE

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[CrtsHarris]

He has them mounted on different guns

Oh ok.
Do you own the Make Ready shop or are they your sponsor? My last item to buy is a gun belt and I notice you have the CS Speed belts. Guess belts should be in another topic thread.

 

[CrtsHarris]

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I do remember looking at those and seeing some Youtube reviews.

 

[Wall]

Oh ok.
Do you own the Make Ready shop or are they your sponsor? My last item to buy is a gun belt and I notice you have the CS Speed belts. Guess belts should be in another topic thread.

yeah, my store

 

[rustin]

Swarovski.

 

[Wall]

If Swaro is in the budget, that's the route I'd go.
I looked at them & they are badass, just weren't in my budget.

 

[CrtsHarris]

If Swaro is in the budget, that's the route I'd go.
I looked at them & they are badass, just weren't in my budget.

Do you get deals on optics?