Help on new hunting scope

[justcody243]

I need help deciding on what I want to replace my old tasco that started fogging up with. My two main choices are Vortex 3-9x50 crossfire 2 vs 2.5-10 viper hs. I can get the CF 3-9 for 150 plus$25 gift card to OP it's more of a reasonable option price wise but I'm looking for something I can see a deer at dawn and dusk in thick brush foggy conditions so I'm wondering if the glass on the viper 2.5-10 would justify paying 420 but I get $100 gift card to OP which will allow me to get nice rings and a much needed Wheeler level to mount it for free. Anyone have experience with both lines of scopes anything to say especially glass quality wise? Also looked at the leapold freedom line in 3-9x50 which is nearly identical to the crossfire. Also saw the vx3-i 3.5-10 which rivals the viper HS but being closer to 500 no gift card and loosing lower powered option tips it out of considering.

This is going onto an old savage 110 in 243win which is my first deer gun and I love it dearly so I'd do anything to make it better.

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[jpdown]

A Leupold VX Freedom IMO has better glass and low light performance than the Crossfire or Viper.

[Stumpkiller]

The 50mm should certainly gather some light. What range(s) do you hunt? I hunt woods where it gets dim early and bright late. I tend to leave the scope at 5X and it's a 3-9X. Wider field lets more light into your pupil.

[DeltaPapa]

consider a fixed power 6X scope if your prey is 200 yards or less.

[Bill2905]

Since you mention the VX-3i, I had a VX-3i 4.5-14x40 side focus which I used from the bench. It was very clear and bright and superior to my Nikon Monarch 3 which is not a bad scope either. In the end, I never took a liking to the eye relief of the VX-3i and sold it since I was wanting more power anyway. I always thought it was a very capable scope and it would have been perfect for deer hunting.

One can go mad while evaluating all of the scope choices out there. All of the scopes you listed are good ones. It boils down to your budget and finding the one that has the features you want and is easiest for you to look through.

[Swissfan]

One can go mad while evaluating all of the scope choices out there. All of the scopes you listed are good ones. It boils down to your budget and finding the one that has the features you want and is easiest for you to look through.

I completely agree with this. I have always been reluctant to spend money on a scope, once I finally did get a better scope, wow what a difference.

[Apollo117]

SWFA has a sale on their scopes every year on tax day. In your price range, I'd get an SWFA 3x9 or a fixed 6. Barring those choices, I'd pick a Burris Veracity in whichever magnification you want.

[hamiltonkiler]

consider a fixed power 6X scope if your prey is 200 yards or less.

Or 1000yds if you know how to use your scope.


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[Robinhood]

Different economic circumstances dictate budget. For me, at a magnification you are looking for, A Sightron S2 Big Sky 3.5-10x50 comes in under 500. They are discontinued and you might be able to talk them down on the price at OP. My opinion this is a lot of scope for the money.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/sightron-sii-3-5-10x50mm-big-sky-riflescope-with-climate-control-coating-siib351050.html