Optics for my new rifle

[mdwest]

Big leupold fan as well. I used to shoot a lot of zeiss… but side by side with comparable prices leupold I don’t see any notable difference in clarity or light… and the leupolds typically have more features and better eye relief for me…

Combine that with the VIP program pricing I can get from leupold… and leupolds warranty… leupold becomes the obvious answer (for me)…

Dong get me wrong…. Swaro, Leica, zeiss, etc are all excellent…

I just personally get more value from leupold…

 

[tracker12]

Leupold VX5HD 1-6 with the fire dot is a great option. 1X is great for close in and 6x is more than enough for distance.

 

[Nhoro]

I tried a 1-6 x scope with a central red dot in the reticle. On 1 x it works like a red dot- both eyes open and put the dot on your aimpoint and pull the trigger. And you still have the 6x with a normal red dot reticle. Quite frankly, 6x magnification is more than enough for any shots i could make with a 375 h&h. See if you can find someone at a range near you and try one. Might give you what you are looking for.

 

[Berettaco]

I tried a 1-6 x scope with a central red dot in the reticle. On 1 x it works like a red dot- both eyes open and put the dot on your aimpoint and pull the trigger. And you still have the 6x with a normal red dot reticle. Quite frankly, 6x magnification is more than enough for any shots i could make with a 375 h&h. See if you can find someone at a range near you and try one. Might give you what you are looking for.

That’s a great idea - if OP is I’m near Missouri I’d be happy to let him test a couple different setups to see what works best for him

 

[0002S]

I use Swaro Z8 1.3-13X, illuminated with red dot or DG circle dot. On low power it is effectively a red dot yet I can shoot out to distance in PG etc. There is nothing better!

This man gets it.

 

[Philip Glass]

This man gets it.

 

[0002S]

Like a boss: @Philip Glass
My favorite scope (4A-IF) for just about any rifle.

 

[BeeMaa]

I really like the Swaro Z8i 1-8x24 with the 4A-IF reticle. This one happens to have the rail mount option (no rings) and mounted on my 375H&H.

There are other options that offer true 1x at the lower end of the magnification range and are a bit less expensive. The Z6i 1-6x24 comes to mind along with offerings from other manufactures.

One option I would not overlook is the illuminated reticle and how important it can be when trying to place the crosshairs in the right location on a dark animal in the shade. Non-illuminated crosshairs are nearly impossible to see in these conditions. Better to have it and not need it...

 

[wvfred]

The European options are great but for the money the VX5 and VX6 Leupolds get my vote!