Howdy Folks,
First off i'd like to say i have searched threads of similar topics to no avail; although, every ones similar predicament seems to usually be 'different'. I've ordered a Browning T-bold Varmint in 17hmr and I'm unsure what type of scope to dress it with. I've been considering a Leupold VX II 4-12x40 AO,~$715 CAD)and I'm unsure if i will need the adjustable magnification or the AO, or if the Leupold is even worth buying. I've read some threads on various forums where members express serious doubt and displeasure with Leupold quality within the last few years. I will likely be shooting anywhere between 50-150 yards perhaps reaching out to 200 or 300 once in a blue to test myself; and probably exclusively pop cans and targets,targets for the most part). Depending on where I'm shooting,back acre or range) it might be at different angles of depression/elevation at various yardages. My questions are: Do i really need adjustable magnification or is there a fixed scope to fit these criteria? Is parallax adjustment vital in these yardage ranges,I'm assuming angle of depression/elevation plays a role)? Is Leupold worth the money or should i investigate other options? My price range isn't in excess of the price of the aforementioned VX II.
Thanks,
Wayne
First off i'd like to say i have searched threads of similar topics to no avail; although, every ones similar predicament seems to usually be 'different'. I've ordered a Browning T-bold Varmint in 17hmr and I'm unsure what type of scope to dress it with. I've been considering a Leupold VX II 4-12x40 AO,~$715 CAD)and I'm unsure if i will need the adjustable magnification or the AO, or if the Leupold is even worth buying. I've read some threads on various forums where members express serious doubt and displeasure with Leupold quality within the last few years. I will likely be shooting anywhere between 50-150 yards perhaps reaching out to 200 or 300 once in a blue to test myself; and probably exclusively pop cans and targets,targets for the most part). Depending on where I'm shooting,back acre or range) it might be at different angles of depression/elevation at various yardages. My questions are: Do i really need adjustable magnification or is there a fixed scope to fit these criteria? Is parallax adjustment vital in these yardage ranges,I'm assuming angle of depression/elevation plays a role)? Is Leupold worth the money or should i investigate other options? My price range isn't in excess of the price of the aforementioned VX II.
Thanks,
Wayne