Best scope for under $1000,
February 10, 2012 Bryan - See all my reviews
This review is from: Weaver Tactical 3-15 x 50mm Illuminated Long Range Scope (Sports)
I ordered this scope to compliment my custom savage rifle (only the action remains), heres the run down on the pros and cons:
Pros:
-very sturdy and rugged, this scope is build like a tank
-glass is very good, better than anything in its price range (Vortex Viper PST), this is easily $1500 glass for half the price
-locking turrets: this is an essential feature if you want to use this scope for more than just target shooting, my savage is built as an all purpose rifle (target and hunting) so this scope is perfect
-the locking turret design requires no tools to re-zero, simply screw off the top of the turret, pull the turret off, slip it in place, screw the top back on, all this is done with only your two hands and does not come off once screwed in.
-5x zoom, 3x is great for panning while hunting, 15x is great for shooting out to distances up to 1000 yards, and there is no distortion on the higher magnification, still perfectly clear
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