Recommendations for Weatherby 270 rifle scope? Thinking of 4 x 12 or 4 x 14

[tkdguy]

but without an adjustable parrellex? Seems like an adjustable parrellex will get in the way of a hunting rifle. One that is fixed would be better? The Weatherby has a 24 inch barrel. Any ideas. Thinking less than $600. Thanks.

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[edslhead]

Got one a these for a 7mm mag win xpr. Its pretty light and very clear.
Leupold VX-3i Rifle Scope 4.5-14x 50mm Boone & Crockett - MPN: 170705
I have a VX5 also thats a great scope.
https://www.amazon.com/Leupold-0603..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=4XE009XWZKPS2GVNM194

 

[orygun]

How much money ya wanna spend?
Me? Even when I had stars in my eyes, I thought I was being a little crazy when I dropped the $500 for my Leupold VX-R. Mine is a 3-9x40 and they make a 4-12, too. Because I'm paranoid about missing something in the very early or very late light I wanted that red dot/duplex reticle package. If that's not in good glass it's basically wasted. Mine has the CDS reticle and while it does great, and repeatable range work, I don't like the exposed elevation turret. Since my focus really is hunting and I've turned that turret by mistake when moving thru the brush I would like a normal, capped turret.
This is the 4-12x40 version of what I would buy if I was shopping now.
VX•R 4-12x40mm | Leupold

I've also used the lower dollar Leupolds with great results. I did look thru some Nikon scopes that were pretty impressive for the dollar, but never used one to give any real advice.

 

[tkdguy]

Prefer to spend less than $600.

 

[orygun]

Prefer to spend less than $600.

When I bought mine it was a shade over $500. The prices have gone up, but I think the prices I've seen on VX-Rs recently have been in the $600 neighborhood. It's sure worth a look.

 

[Otter]

How would the parallax adjustment knob get in the way? Do you mean the knob itself, or the fact you could end up setting the parallax at the wrong distance?

I have a $300 4.5-14x Sightron II scope for a 17 HMR that doesn't have parallax adjustment. Great scope for what I use it for, but at 14X I can see the parallax errors at 50 and 150 yards since it is set at the factory to be parallax free at 100 yards. No big deal since it is a hunting scope and a little parallax at the other distances don't result in a miss.

However I would say if the rifle was capable of shots longer than 200 yards, I would want parallax adjustment because it could be a factor at longer distances with higher power scopes. I have a Weatherby Vanguard 270 Win and normally it has a 3-9x Leupold on it. But when hunting wide open country, I put a 5-20x Nikon Monarch with side parallax adjustment on it. I set it for 100 yards for close range shots. Anything beyond 150 yards, I typically have the time to make the needed parallax adjustments.

I do think you would be okay with a 12 or 14x scope without parallax adjustment. I highly recommend the Sightron and I know Leupold makes one too within your budget you would be happy with. Myself though, with a 270 that can reach out there 500 yards or even more if you are that kind of shooter, I would rather have parallax adjustment.

 

[tkdguy]

How would the parallax adjustment knob get in the way? Do you mean the knob itself, or the fact you could end up setting the parallax at the wrong distance?

I have a $300 4.5-14x Sightron II scope for a 17 HMR that doesn't have parallax adjustment. Great scope for what I use it for, but at 14X I can see the parallax errors at 50 and 150 yards since it is set at the factory to be parallax free at 100 yards. No big deal since it is a hunting scope and a little parallax at the other distances don't result in a miss.

However I would say if the rifle was capable of shots longer than 200 yards, I would want parallax adjustment because it could be a factor at longer distances with higher power scopes. I have a Weatherby Vanguard 270 Win and normally it has a 3-9x Leupold on it. But when hunting wide open country, I put a 5-20x Nikon Monarch with side parallax adjustment on it. I set it for 100 yards for close range shots. Anything beyond 150 yards, I typically have the time to make the needed parallax adjustments.

I do think you would be okay with a 12 or 14x scope without parallax adjustment. I highly recommend the Sightron and I know Leupold makes one too within your budget you would be happy with. Myself though, with a 270 that can reach out there 500 yards or even more if you are that kind of shooter, I would rather have parallax adjustment.

thanks, that sounds like good advice.

 

[Darkker]

Otter had a good reply, but we really need now info on what you want and will do with it.

No doubt I'll be in the minority here, but here is a FFP option to take seriously.
Weaver Tactical model #800363. 3-15x.
FFP, matching turrets and reticle. Illuminated reticle, locking and zero-able turrets, side parallax adjustment. This scope has better glass/coatings than most people will ever buy, and will actually tolerate constant dialing and recoil from professional shooters. Not uncommon to find them for about the $600 dollar mark.

 

[tkdguy]

i will look it up. Thinking for hunting. The scope weight is 28 ounces and that with rings would put the rifle at about 10 pounds which might work. I have a Nikon
black 4 x 16 illuminated and I will compare. Your Weaver looks really good. Thanks.