Do It All Scope for $1000?

[BCD]

I'm looking to buy a do it all scope that I can use in dark timber at low light as well as reach out to 600 yards or so. I am leaning towards the Vortex LHT line in MRAD. Does anyone have experience with both the 3-15 SFP LHT and the 4.5-22 FFP LHT? I'm wondering how the reticles on these two compare in low light situations at low magnification in the timber?

Thank You!

 

[ChrisAU]

If SFP is tolerable, take a look at the 2.5-15x42 Trijicon Credo. Its my current overall favorite, with almost no budget consideration. The reticle is a little thin in low light but the illumination works just fine in low light. Shot a whitetail doe in extremely low light with it Sunday.

 

[mbania]

While I do not currently own a Trijicon Credo I have been researching for a lightweight hunting scope for around a 1000$. To me the Credo is looking to be about perfect. I also was looking really hard at the Zeiss V4, but MILs is a must for me and it only comes in MOA. If MOA is a consideration that is a solid option as well.

 

[Superdoo]

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[mbania]

The PST is a solid choice but heavy for a lightweight hunting rifle. If you are not to concerned with the weight it is defiantly worth looking at.

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

I like the LHT 3-15. Only downsides for me is windage dial and the scope seems to scratch easily. I also think Tract is coming out with a 2.5-15 very soon. The glass is incredible in their Toric 4-20 but it’s heavy.

 

[Wrench]

Bushnell LRHS-2 4.5-18 x 44 G2H reticle

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www.gaprecision.net

 

[BjornF16]

I have Razor LHT 3-15 and Trijicon Credo HX 2.5-15. I prefer the Trijicon.

I have a Credo 2-10 FFP enroute as well

 

[Motown]

I like the LHT 3-15. Only downsides for me is windage dial and the scope seems to scratch easily. I also think Tract is coming out with a 2.5-15 very soon. The glass is incredible in their Toric 4-20 but it’s heavy.

Why would Tract come out with a 2.5-15 when they already have a 3-15 in the Toric? Are you referring to a 2.5-15 in a FFP model?

If SFP is tolerable, take a look at the 2.5-15x42 Trijicon Credo. Its my current overall favorite, with almost no budget consideration. The reticle is a little thin in low light but the illumination works just fine in low light. Shot a whitetail doe in extremely low light with it Sunday.

Chris how is the eye relief and eye box in that Credo? I was looking at the 3-9 Accupoint but like the reticle options in the Credo a bit more.

 

[ChrisAU]

Why would Tract come out with a 2.5-15 when they already have a 3-15 in the Toric? Are you referring to a 2.5-15 in a FFP model?

Chris how is the eye relief and eye box in that Credo? I was looking at the 3-9 Accupoint but like the reticle options in the Credo a bit more.

Haven’t found a problem with eye relief, but the eye box is on the tighter side. Inherent disadvantage of high zoom ratio scopes. I was actually looking at the 2.5-10x56 today just for eye box improvement. But, I like having the 12x+ on the top and I don’t find it bothersome enough to change.

 

[tdhanses]

Really any 3-9 would work for the op’s situation.

This would be my selection https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/shv/shv-3-10x42/

What I don’t like about the shv is 2nd focal plane.

 

[Huntsalot]

I had high expectations for the LHT but when i held one for the first time it felt chintzy to me. Could be because I just got done holding a nightforce but it didnt impress me for the money. Are you going to dial or use hold overs?

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

Why would Tract come out with a 2.5-15 when they already have a 3-15 in the Toric? Are you referring to a 2.5-15 in a FFP model?

Chris how is the eye relief and eye box in that Credo? I was looking at the 3-9 Accupoint but like the reticle options in the Credo a bit more.

I’m pretty sure it’s FFP. Check out this article: https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/best-new-hunting-riflescopes-test-2021/?amp

 

[doverpack12]

I like the tract Toric 3-15 for $750 and it’s 20 oz. I haven’t had any issues dialing and return to zero over several hundred rounds, not all are dial turns but it performs well. Good as can be at low light without illumination to me

 

[Motown]

I’m pretty sure it’s FFP. Check out this article: https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/best-new-hunting-riflescopes-test-2021/?amp

Thanks for sharing! I like Tract products a lot but 28oz seems a tad heavy.

 

[prm]

I have Razor LHT 3-15 and Trijicon Credo HX 2.5-15. I prefer the Trijicon.

I have a Credo 2-10 FFP enroute as well

I just started a thread about the 2-10 Credo. Will be interested to hear your impression.

 

[ADKHTR]

I have an Accupoint 3-9, it’s on my main coyote rifle, I find the eye box super tight, but I still like it. To the OP, I have a Bushnell Elite 6500 2.5-16x42, duplex reticle, basically NIB to hit the classifieds in a couple days when my newbie 7 day probation ends and I can post in the classifieds, half of your budget. I have another one in DOA reticle also, same scope that I planned on keeping but could probably let go of also.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I'm looking to buy a do it all scope that I can use in dark timber at low light as well as reach out to 600 yards or so. I am leaning towards the Vortex LHT line in MRAD. Does anyone have experience with both the 3-15 SFP LHT and the 4.5-22 FFP LHT? I'm wondering how the reticles on these two compare in low light situations at low magnification in the timber?

Thank You!

I have the 3-15x42 LHT on my mountain rifle and I have a 4.5-22x50 on backorder with Vortex for my coyote rifle. They both have illuminated reticles which help a lot in dark timber. 15x will get you out to 1000 yards easy. Another option in that price range will be the VX5HD - I have a couple of those as well.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I had high expectations for the LHT but when i held one for the first time it felt chintzy to me. Could be because I just got done holding a nightforce but it didnt impress me for the money. Are you going to dial or use hold overs?

That’s how I feel about the VX5s.

 

[Sako300]

Zeiss V4 6-24x50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have 3. You can find demos for $800
24 oz
Have been running them for 3 years!
Very reliable