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Just acquired a new 375 Ruger in the No. 1. Standard 1" rings come with it. Thinking about the Leupold VX 3 in 1.75-6x32. Looking for something that will gather light decent enough if used for a leopard hunt and other dangerous game, but need some magnification on upper end if used on plains game as well. Prefer to stay in the under $600 range and the 1" rings, so it puts some scopes out of reach. Thoughts on the specific Leupold and\or additional recommendations? DRSS Sabatti 450\400 NE Merkel 140-2 500 NE | ||
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I think you've made a good choice. Pancho LTC, USA, RET "Participating in a gun buy-back program because you think that criminals have too many guns is like having yourself castrated because you think your neighbors have too many kids." Clint Eastwood Give me Liberty or give me Corona. | |||
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I put Leupold 2.5-8x36 on both my .375's and my 9.3x62. I'm very happy with that scope on those rifles. | |||
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I have a Nikon Monarch 3, 2x8 on my 375 Weatherby. Really like the scope, and for my aging eyes, I like the 8 power on the upper end. Hook em Horns | |||
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I have one of these on my 416 works well | |||
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That's an excellent scope and other good choices mentioned also. When you put leopard hunting in the equation, suggest you also consider illuminated options... Good hunting, | |||
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For the same $$ I'd go with the VX3 2.5x8x36. Tom Z NRA Life Member | |||
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Another vote for the 2.5x8. If you look at the Leupold specs, you will find the 1.75x6 has a much smaller windage and elevation adjustment range than the 2.5x8. I have run out of adjustment trying to use that scope a couple times on non bolt action guns. | |||
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I use a Zeiss Duralyt IR 1.2-5x36 on my 375 H&H. | |||
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I put a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm duplex with low Alaskan Arms quick detach rings on my 375 Ruger Guide Gun. That way I can use sights on rifle and return scope to shoot same POA that scope was sighted in for. Very happy with this set up. 2.5 power give me enough field of view and 8 power is enough to place shot if range is further. | |||
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I'll have a good scope for sale in the classifieds later today. | |||
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I chise the leupold vx r eith the variable lighted reticle for the same purpose. Really like it | |||
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I have 3 375 Rugers. They all have Leupold VX3 1.75-6 on them. I had a VX1 2-7 on one for a while. It worked well also. | |||
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While I'm an old fan of the 2.5-8 Leupold (actually it's 2.6-7.8) I've gone over to Nikon for the past six years and I've been positively impressed. For a 375 Ruger the Nikon Monarch 2-8 is excellent with its 4" eye-relief. I've had it on three 416Rigbys loaded to 6000ftlbs., with excellent results. However, depending on the geometry of the action and the mounting length, I now prefer the Nikon Inline 3-9 with its 5" eye-relief throughout. It doesn't get much better than that for clarity, ruggedness and useability at all sighting angles. The price puts a smile on one's face, too. $200 for the Inline 3-9, and $275-300 for the 2-8. The Inline needs 4.73 inches of mounting space. +-+-+-+-+-+-+ "A well-rounded hunting battery might include: 500 AccRel Nyati, 416 Rigby or 416 Ruger, 375Ruger or 338WM, 308 or 270, 243, 223" -- Conserving creation, hunting the harvest. | |||
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You may not need to limit yourself to the rings that came with your rifle. Every Ruger #1 or M77 I have bought seemed to have the tallest rings they make. I don't like the scope mounted that high, so I mail the unused rings back to Ruger and ask them to send me shorter rings, depending upon what scope I want to use. They have always promptly sent me shorter rings. They might send you 30 mm rings if you asked. My .375 #1 came with either #5 or #6 rings, I can't remember which. The #4 rings would probably work with your Leupold 1.75-6x scope. I am away from home this week so I can't go look at my rifle. | |||
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I never would have even thought of that. I had been looking at additional 30mm rings as I'm still investigating some other higher end scopes. Thanks for the advice. DRSS Sabatti 450\400 NE Merkel 140-2 500 NE | |||
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I put a set of the Alaska Arms rings on a Ruger M77 project recently. Might look at them. Cheaper to get the factory rings though. http://www.alaskaarmsllc.com/ ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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I like a fixed power on a DG rifle as feed and function are my first priority..Most of my DG rifles have 3X Leupolds and never had any reason to change that.. A 1x4, 1.5x5 or 1-3/4x6 is a fine option, as is a 2.5x8 if a variable is your choice. I like the 1.5x5 best of the varibles as I like the 20 MM tube. It is harder to knock out of zero as there is less poking out the front ring. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Another vote for the 2.5-8x36 Leupold. I feel the size, weight, and magnification range are perfect for a .375. Through the years I have had these scopes on three .375's and a .458 Lott and have never encountered any problems. An excellent scope for serious hunting rifles! | |||
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 I approve the 2.6-7.8 Leupold, I've been delighted with them, though now I prefer the 5" eye-relief Nikon 3-9 for a 375. Saves $150 dollars, too, with at least equivalent glass and durability, if not a step up. +-+-+-+-+-+-+ "A well-rounded hunting battery might include: 500 AccRel Nyati, 416 Rigby or 416 Ruger, 375Ruger or 338WM, 308 or 270, 243, 223" -- Conserving creation, hunting the harvest. | |||
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I'll have to check out the Nikon the next chance I get! I had a Nikon (I believe it was a Prostaff, if memory serves) on a .270 years ago and was pleasantly surprised with it. I've always been so pleased with Leuold that I rarely look elsewhere, but it's always good to have options! | |||
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the Nikon Prostaff has very good glass for the money, but the Nikon Inline is a step up. My wife prefers her 375Ruger to her 270Win because her Ruger has the Inline while the 270 had a Prostaff. She's now got an Inline coming for her 270 for her birthday. +-+-+-+-+-+-+ "A well-rounded hunting battery might include: 500 AccRel Nyati, 416 Rigby or 416 Ruger, 375Ruger or 338WM, 308 or 270, 243, 223" -- Conserving creation, hunting the harvest. | |||
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Plan and simple get a Trijicon 1.5-4 with green triangle, there not made any more. I've bought 3 for $500 each, previously owned. No batteries switches simple no BS scope. Or if you like higher power a 3-9, you can get a previously owned one for around $500 I don't hunt leopards but do a lot of bear and coyote hunting, in low light there's no better. | |||
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They still offer them on their website and Midway USA carries them in stock. | |||
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I have a Leupold 1.75 to6x with the Heavy Duplex. It has been on a few different rifles over the years. Just a few weeks ago I mounted it on a Wilson Combat AR15 in 6.8 SPC. Even with the Heavy Duplex I was able to shoot groups under 1 moa at 200 and 300 yards. So I think this would be a good scope for your 375 H&H for sure. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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what is the eye-relief on the Leupold 1.75-6? For a 375 I recommend 4" eye-relief throughout, although a good shooter can use 3.5 inch. Someone who tips their eyebrow forward will run the risk of getting a "Weatherby eyebrow". --PS: I checked after writing the above. At 6-power the Leupold has 3.7" eye-relief. That will work on a 375, but a guest shooter might want to keep things on two-power where it is 4.5-4.8". +-+-+-+-+-+-+ "A well-rounded hunting battery might include: 500 AccRel Nyati, 416 Rigby or 416 Ruger, 375Ruger or 338WM, 308 or 270, 243, 223" -- Conserving creation, hunting the harvest. | |||
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I have had two Leupold 2.5-8 scopes on my 2 375/404 for a number of years, and love them. A friend gave me a Nightforce 2.5-10, which I have put on one of the rifles. I think that was a mistake, as we all seem to prefer the Leupold. | |||
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I have a VX-3 1.5-5x20 on my .416 Rem Mag and have been very happy with it. The one thing I will say is that the 20mm objective has a very noticeable decrease in light gathering ability compared to my other Leupold scopes. My .35 Whelen wears a 2.5-8x36 and I can easily squeeze out another 15 or more minutes of light when hunting with that scope. Two, the increased light gathering gives a much better sight picture if you're lining up in low light conditions. Overall, I think you've got an excellent option already identified. You could look at Vortex and see what they have available. While I don't have one of their rifle scopes, I do own a pair of their Viper HD binos and am very satisfied with their quality relative to their price. | |||
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Look at the Vortex Viper PST 1-4×24 . One of the 3 models has capped turrets. They have 4" eye relief and the reticle is Great. Phil Shoemaker : "I went to a .30-06 on a fine old Mauser action. That worked successfully for a few years until a wounded, vindictive brown bear taught me that precise bullet placement is not always possible in thick alders, at spitting distances and when time is measured in split seconds. Lucky to come out of that lesson alive, I decided to look for a more suitable rifle." | |||
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I put this scope on one of my 375 Ruger rifles and I am very happy with it on all accounts. | |||
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I have the 2.5-8 X 36mm on my 375 H&H. I moved my 1.5 - 6 X 20mm to my 458 Win Mag. Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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Taking the 1"rings into account makes it a bit tough as I would prefer something with an illuminated reticle for the leopard. I tried sitting in a blind for bushpig and though I love my Leupold scopes my 1.5-5 wasn't up to the task for my eyes. Cheers, Mark. | |||
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What do you guys think about the VXR in the 30 mm tube? While the glass is slightly less, the 30mm tube is beefier and it has the illumination too. In 2-7x 33mm with the duplex and Firedot reticle  or with this Illuminated Ballistic Reticle?  | |||
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Broke down and got a Zeiss Duralyt 2-8x42 with illuminated reticle from one of our own here. Have to change rings but it should be a great scope! DRSS Sabatti 450\400 NE Merkel 140-2 500 NE | |||
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Good choice. I find most Leupold to be on the poor side for low light. My Trijacon 1.25-4is better and Saeed I think you need your eyes checked. I have the same Nightforce scope and it shits all over the Leups for low light, unless you are talking the ones in the same price bracket as the Euro scopes. I use to love the Luepys untill a mate introduced me to Kahles. Since then I have been spoilt and normaly go with the Kahles, Zeiss, Swaro of Shmidt & Bender. | |||
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I looked at them and through them seems to be a decent scope. | |||
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Just put a VXR 3x9-40 with illuminated Firedot and CDS on my 9.3x62. So far, so good. About 1/2 the price of the IR Duralyt that I have on my .375. | |||
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I'm a big fan of illuminated dot reticles. One of the great things I like about the Vortex 1-4×24 . Illuminated center dot AND mil or moa scale reticle with matching turrets. So for close and fast just put the dot where you want the bullet and bang. For more distant targets they can be ranged with the reticle and a MilDot Master or an app on your fon. I have and use both. Then if you really want to dope the shot get a Wiz Wheel for your rifle and you will be in tall cotton. A Ballistic reticle can be useful if you put in the work with it and your rifle and load and a range finder. . For the Leupold 1"scopes. I would pick a firedot reticle. But since the prices aren't that different I'll go with Vortex Viper PST. Phil Shoemaker : "I went to a .30-06 on a fine old Mauser action. That worked successfully for a few years until a wounded, vindictive brown bear taught me that precise bullet placement is not always possible in thick alders, at spitting distances and when time is measured in split seconds. Lucky to come out of that lesson alive, I decided to look for a more suitable rifle." | |||
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I agree with you, I have that same vortex scope on my 9.3x62 and really-really like it for all the reasons you mention. These scopes really work well in low light. | |||
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Leopard, as in you are actually about to take off on this endeavor? Buy a 1.7-10 Swarovski Z6I and don't look back. Love Leupold, Burris and Nightforce but you want something that eats light and shits out leopard taxidermy out the back end. A $15-25,000 leopard hunt is no place to skimp when so much is riding on the shot. | |||
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