Need some advise, I want to put a scope on my 375, I have2 scopes laying around and realise the are not the best choice for this rifle, (trying tocheap outon a new scope)a Bushnell elite 3200 fire fly 3x9x40& Leupold VX 1 3x9x40. Which would be better on this rifle. I have a Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40on Sako 7mm ultra and a Leupold Vari x III 3.5 x10x50 on my Browning 338----I do not want to changescopes around ,these rifles shoot excellent as is.
I would definately go with the Leupold. If you wanted to buy a scope, and not spend too much, I would go with the Leupy 4x or 6x fixed.
Good luck,
CE
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I'm afraid I would have to disagree. The VX1 is leupolds entry level, or was before the rifleman series. I don't think very much of them myself. The bushnell elite series are very good scopes, I would feel better if you would have said elite 4200 though. I hesitate to recommend either one though. I would save up and get a leupold vx3 or comparable in possibly a 2.5-8, 1.75-6, or 1.5-5.
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As good a lil scope as the Elite is, I would put 10-1 on the VXI holding up under (or over in this case!) a .375 than a Bushnell. The main difference between a VXI and a VXIII is the glass/coatings, options with regards too size and reticles. Not so much a difference between quality or durability.
Remember when Leupy used to advertise that their scopes were engineered and tested to withstand 10,000 firings on a .375. When they went too oriental glass and multi-piece tubes a couple of years ago, they dropped that ad campaign!
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Mako if you are hellbent on "stayin cheap" then pick up a used 3x9x40 Monarch Nikon for around $150ish. They are optically superior too the Leupys but as tough as anything on the market... just an option maybe!
The VX-I is basically the old Vari-X II. If has the friction type w/e adjustments and the design has been around for a long time. This scope will handle the recoil of the 375 H&H. The 3200 Elite is better optically but the thing that would most sway me on this rifle is that the Leupold will have 4.7" of eye relief on 3X & 3.7" on 9X. The 3200 has 3.25" of constant eye relief. I would go to the Leupold because of that.
I would go with the Leupold. I have Leupold scopes on all of my rifles and I like them. I don't own a rifle that has tremendous recoil, but the scope on my '06 is just fine. I like Leupolds!
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I more than noticed the ad drop. I've noticed that the quality has diminshed. I never had a leupold that wasn't top notch before the change over. I always used the vari-x III model. I've owned or witnessed a few VX3's that are quite sub-par. One of which has 1/2 moa clicks instead of 1/4. Doesn't sound like a big deal but it sure is frustrating. I've also witnessed a vx3 that ran out of vertical adjustment before the clicks stopped. What I mean is that there where several clicks up that resulted in no change in elevation. the adjustment would work fine below a certain point, but above it didn't move the lenses, very Weird. I've almost decided to make a change to burris. Its a hard transition for me because I've been a die hard leo man for many years. All my vari-x III's are still in excellent working order. I've been less than impressed with the vx line.
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Even though the price (and I think quality) of the two is very similar, the thing that did it for me is that Leupy will warranty the scope for life (so those adjustment issues should have been covered), regardless if you are the original owner, and Bushnell only has a one year warranty.
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"A hunter should not select a caliber and bullet that will kill when everything goes right, rather,
should choose ones that will kill when everything goes wrong."
"Recoil lasts a second, but gravity lasts forever."
I agree with ShatoDavis, the 375 H&H is for larger and dangerous game. You need the ability to acquire the target quickly along with an acceptable magnification for longer shots. The Leupold 1.5 x 5 is an excellent choice with the best of both worlds and great eye relief, just in case you have the tendency to climb up on the stock when the excitement begins. I would rate the 2.5 x 8 as honorable mention.
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