Scope recommendations on a .404J

[Creigh]

Greetings all. Been scratching around for a scope for my .404 Jeffrey. I like Leupold and would mind another. The VX-Freedom 1.5 - 4 or VX3-HD 1.5 - 5 looks worth while. If you think there's any other brand I should look at let me know.

Do you think I'm 'under scope' for this caliber? My thinking is it's mostly iron sights anyway, making a quick release a handy must have.

Thanks

 

[Tintin]

I have a VX-R 1.25-4x20 on mine - very happy with it. Like the dot. Sadly discontinued now.

 

[Creigh]

There's a store down the road from me with an old'ish Leupold scope in the window. What are the odds it's a VX-R. I'll check with them tomorrow.

 

[Tintin]

There's a store down the road from me with an old'ish Leupold scope in the window. What are the odds it's a VX-R. I'll check with them tomorrow.

Hope your luck pans out

 

[Fatback]

I have a VX5 1-5, firedot on mine and have been pleased with the performance.

 

[FlowHamed18]

I got myself a Kahles 1-5x24i

KAHLES: Riflescopes

www.kahles.at

I love the fine crosshair compared to other brands (including Swarovski).

Mounted via EAW

 

[Flipper Dude]

Nikon Monarch African or Monarch 3 on each of my big thumpers, including the 404J. Indestructible. You’ll have to go the used route, but they can be found.

 

[TucsonFX4]

I have one of the discontinued Swarovski z6i 1-6 EE scopes. It is probably my favorite scope to look through, and it is perfect for big bore rifles.

There is a for sale ad on here with a couple of those available. Pretty stout prices for them, but value is in the eye of the purchaser. Regardless, they can be found on here and elsewhere with a little patience. Always do your due diligence if purchasing online from a private seller.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I uze MEOPRO 3-9x42.

 

[Creigh]

All of these look like great options.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I think you are on the right track selecting either 1-4 or 1.5-6. For the ranges you will be using that caliber, a Christmas tree reticle is not necessary. I'm not into lighted reticle either. Something to break down. I cannot foresee me shooting at a buffalo in waning light. My PHs generally stop the hunt well before dusk. I shot my first buffalo rather late in the afternoon (note the long shadows).

Later during the long drive to the lodge I asked about that. "Glad I didn't muff the shot. Following a blood trail for one of those critters in the dark could be exciting." He chuckled. "Pat, that's just not done. We'd come back for it in the morning." But the meat would surely be spoiled if it died during the nigh? "Is what it is. No one is going to get killed over a pile of buffalo meat." So you were okay with me taking the shot? "We knew you could shoot." However, since then we have always quit well before shadows are long. Indeed, that day we caught the herd in the open as we were walking out.

 

[Creigh]

I think you are on the right track selecting either 1-4 or 1.5-6. For the ranges you will be using that caliber, a Christmas tree reticle is not necessary. I'm not into lighted reticle either. Something to break down. I cannot foresee me shooting at a buffalo in waning light. My PHs generally stop the hunt well before dusk. I shot my first buffalo rather late in the afternoon (note the long shadows).
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Later during the long drive to the lodge I asked about that. "Glad I didn't muff the shot. Following a blood trail for one of those critters in the dark could be exciting." He chuckled. "Pat, that's just not done. We'd come back for it in the morning." But the meat would surely be spoiled if it died during the nigh? "Is what it is. No one is going to get killed over a pile of buffalo meat." So you were okay with me taking the shot? "We knew you could shoot." However, since then we have always quit well before shadows are long. Indeed, that day we caught the herd in the open as we were walking out.

At what distance did you take that shot? Do you remember the magnification? Forgive me, I'm a detailed kind of guy.

 

[RETD16]

I just put a Trijicon Accupoint 1-6 (circle crosshair reticle) on my 416 Rem. They are very durable.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

At what distance did you take that shot? Do you remember the magnification? Forgive me, I'm a detailed kind of guy.

Shot it with borrowed 375 wearing 3-9x Leopold turned down to 3x. Distance was 110 yards which was a long shot for buffalo. One shot into the heart facing me.

 

[Rem700stw]

I have been well served with Trijicon on my 404 Jeff and 416 Rigby.

 

[W.J.JEFFERY & CO.]

You might want to have a look at teh Meopta R2 1-6. It has long eye relief and good glass and is good value, or as above the Trijicon which also has good eye relief.

 

[sgt_zim]

I have a VX5 1-5x24 on mine.

 

[Major Bonkers]

Nooooo! Don't 'scope it at all!

 

[Capt_Oscar]

I have a Swarovski Z6 EE 1-6×24 on my custom bolt and Nikon Moarch African 1-4×24 on my single shot. Both have the German #4 reticle

 

[Bert the Turtle]

Z6i EE 1-6 on my 404