Looking for Scope Suggestions for my Kimber Montana .257 Robts

Durwood

I had a Swarovski 3-9x36 AV on this rifle for 3 years. It seemed like a good fit, but I really never liked it was well as my Swaro 3-10x42 and I had an opportunity to sell it for a good bit more than I gave for...so it's gone. (I bought it on close out when the Z3 came out)

Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions in a good 3-9x scope in the $400 range. Budget won't allow anymore this year. I'm not a Leupold fan, but I have considered the new VX-3 2.5-8x36. I'm really more interested in the new Zeiss Terra 3-9x42, but there are not many reviews out there.

Any good suggestions for this naked rifle

Zee

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/216673/leupold-vx-2-ultralight-rifle-scope-3-9x-33mm-wide-duplex-reticle-matte

ojr

They don't appear to be that popular here but I have several Weaver Grandslams on various rifles and they just flat out work
Natchez has a special on the 3x10x40 with the ballistic reticle at the moment for 279USD I believe
I bought one, arrived ij the post last week, they go for 850NZD over here
I'm more impressed with the tracking on those than the 2 VX3 leupys I have , well one vx3 and one VX111.
Admittedly they are at the lower end compared to what you had, if you wish something more expensive I have a mulitude of suggestions.

jaywapti

I like Burris & Redfield.

JAY

ojr

the burris Elite 3x9 wouldn't be a bad choice .

farm boy

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/151443/burris-timberline-rifle-scope-3-9x-32mm-ballistic-plex-reticle-matte

I really like the Burris Timberline compact scopes. I don't have the one linked above, I have the 4.5-14X32AO. It goes great on the little rifle I have it on.

Durwood

I do like Burris scopes and I have checked out the Leupold VX-2 Ultralights as well. Thanks for not overshooting the budget so far...still thinking:cool2:

Durwood

Yep, knitepoet, Sightrons are on my list as well:up:

The thing is...I really like the European style "fast focus" oculars as on Swaro, Kahles, Zeiss, Burris etc.

jbp-ohio

Zee wrote: »

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/216673/leupold-vx-2-ultralight-rifle-scope-3-9x-33mm-wide-duplex-reticle-matte

I have one of these in the safe. Got rid of the .22 hornet it was on, kept the scope for future use.

ojr

I have one more suggestion for your Naked 257 montana
You could send it to me
It's not as hard to do as it appears and the price I'd put in your bank account would be good.
Just saying.

Durwood

Well, ojr, you could send me a Schmidt and Bender...just sayin':drool2:

ojr

:yikes:
Hmm. Maybe not this time.
Beaut rifle though, and not availble here.

Ernie Bishop

Not used a S-II enough to give a comment and it is a fixed 36x.
Which Burris are you interested in?

Durwood wrote: »

Yep, knitepoet, Sightrons are on my list as well:up:

The thing is...I really like the European style "fast focus" oculars as on Swaro, Kahles, Zeiss, Burris etc.

MileHighShooter

I have never been a big Leupold fan either, but i put a VX-2 on my Colt mostly due to weight and I have been very happy with it. It is only 2oz or so heavier then the UL series VX-2 but 100$ cheaper. Although, iffin it was me and that gun.....I probably would go for the 2-7 Leupold UL. I would have done that myself but it would not fit my scope rings

The Weaver 40/44 is also a very crisp scope and fairly light as well. Not sure if weight is a big deal, just mho that a 5 1/2lbs rifle shouldn't wear a 1lbs+ scope, especially in a light kicker like the Bob

Durwood

Well, I ended up going with the new Zeiss Terra 3x in 3-9x42. It's all sighted in and ready. The new Terra is smaller than the old Conquest 3-9x40. I'm quite pleased with it so far. It seems to be as good or nearly as good optically as the former Zeiss Conquest which is well known to be a heck of a scope.

snake284

Durwood wrote: »

I had a Swarovski 3-9x36 AV on this rifle for 3 years. It seemed like a good fit, but I really never liked it was well as my Swaro 3-10x42 and I had an opportunity to sell it for a good bit more than I gave for...so it's gone. (I bought it on close out when the Z3 came out)

Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions in a good 3-9x scope in the $400 range. Budget won't allow anymore this year. I'm not a Leupold fan, but I have considered the new VX-3 2.5-8x36. I'm really more interested in the new Zeiss Terra 3-9x42, but there are not many reviews out there.

Any good suggestions for this naked rifle

I'm really impressed with my one Vortex scope. However, mine is the lower line Diamondback, which I paid just under $200 for and is a 4-12x40. But I have heard the more upscale Viper line is really clear. And I think you can get something in 3-9 or 3-10 for around $400. But the difference between my lowly Diamondback and other scopes in its price range tell me that Vortex has some good things going on.