Sightron or Leupold?
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 12:54 pm
It's only one week until the roe season starts here in Sweden.
I know the Bushmaster is a bit much for a 60 lb deer, but I've sold my 6,5 Swede to give space for a 22 Hornet and the only other rifle I have is a 375 H&H so the Bushmaster it is.
Last time at the range my Bushmaster (Mossberg Patriot) killed my old Schmidt&Bender scope. The reticle almost pulled a knot on itself so I had to buy a new scope.
I first bought a Vortex Diamondback in hope that it was made in the U.S. (made to take a beating that is).
However when the postman showed up with it, it said "Made in the Phillipines" and the lens cover was cracked. I thought that since the lens cover was cracked, how do I know that the scope is fine if the quality control from the factory is unacceptable?
The Vortex was sent back to the store and I got a full refund.
I've read that Sightron makes good scopes, however I didn't want to spend too much and found a really good deal on a brand new Sightron S1 Hunter 3-9x40 online (bought from Slovakia).
Now, I should've done my research better from the beginning...
I e-mailed Sightron customer services and asked if the scope would hold for the recoil on my Bushmaster and the response I got was that they "recommend Not to use it on the 450"...
(The Sightron scope also says "Made in the Phillipines" on it by the way.)
Quickly I bought a Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33, least expensive line from Leupold but American made. Finally something that I know I can trust!
I realize that I should have bought a Leupold from the beginning, but now I own both the Sightron and the Leupold.
Next time, I'll skip the bullshit and just buy a Leupold! You get what you pay for, you cheap ass (me)!
Question is, should I use the Sightron or my Leupold for roe hunting?
We will hunt mostly during dawn and dusk with low lighting. I don't think I'll shoot on longer distances than 150-200 yards, but I'm a little concerned that the low lighting will be a factor and in theory the 40mm lens should give me brighter sight picture than the 33mm, but then again. It's a small differens in size and the glas 'n coating might be the biggest factor here. I'm not sure I have the time to try them extensively before the season starts.
Best regards from Sweden
I know the Bushmaster is a bit much for a 60 lb deer, but I've sold my 6,5 Swede to give space for a 22 Hornet and the only other rifle I have is a 375 H&H so the Bushmaster it is.
Last time at the range my Bushmaster (Mossberg Patriot) killed my old Schmidt&Bender scope. The reticle almost pulled a knot on itself so I had to buy a new scope.
I first bought a Vortex Diamondback in hope that it was made in the U.S. (made to take a beating that is).
However when the postman showed up with it, it said "Made in the Phillipines" and the lens cover was cracked. I thought that since the lens cover was cracked, how do I know that the scope is fine if the quality control from the factory is unacceptable?
The Vortex was sent back to the store and I got a full refund.
I've read that Sightron makes good scopes, however I didn't want to spend too much and found a really good deal on a brand new Sightron S1 Hunter 3-9x40 online (bought from Slovakia).
Now, I should've done my research better from the beginning...
I e-mailed Sightron customer services and asked if the scope would hold for the recoil on my Bushmaster and the response I got was that they "recommend Not to use it on the 450"...
(The Sightron scope also says "Made in the Phillipines" on it by the way.)
Quickly I bought a Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33, least expensive line from Leupold but American made. Finally something that I know I can trust!
I realize that I should have bought a Leupold from the beginning, but now I own both the Sightron and the Leupold.
Next time, I'll skip the bullshit and just buy a Leupold! You get what you pay for, you cheap ass (me)!
Question is, should I use the Sightron or my Leupold for roe hunting?
We will hunt mostly during dawn and dusk with low lighting. I don't think I'll shoot on longer distances than 150-200 yards, but I'm a little concerned that the low lighting will be a factor and in theory the 40mm lens should give me brighter sight picture than the 33mm, but then again. It's a small differens in size and the glas 'n coating might be the biggest factor here. I'm not sure I have the time to try them extensively before the season starts.
Best regards from Sweden