Leupold vx1 on 375

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Just picked up my CZ 375 from shop today. My first DG gun and want to make sure the scope it came with is good choice or what I should get instead. It’s a Vx1 2-7x 33mm. Leupold says ~4” eye relief.

Not looking to buy high end glass as it won’t see much field time but needs to be able to make flights and handle the recoil.

Also what rings should I go with? Assume should go QD but not sure which ones.

thanks
Dale
 
Dale, I get it. This rifle won't get much use and you don't want to spend too much money on optics. Your suggested optic has 45ft fov at 100yds. A decent 1-5 has 120ft fov at 100yds. When it comes to game that can kill you what would you want! If you foul a shot at PG you lose your game, you foul your shot at DG you could lose your life.
 
Tommy, suggested scopes?
 
Leupold scopes are very tough and reliable. I have their 2x7s on several of my rifles including a 375 and am very happy with them.
 
I believe Trijicon has a few 1-4 that can be had around $400 I know still pretty expensive but good glass, Leupold 1.5-5 are good also. Both of those companies had awesome veteran/1st responders deals well worth your time if you can qualify.
 
I went down this rabbit hole recently. Not an expert but here is what i gathered.

I have a Leopold 2-7 on a 308 that has held up well. Short of tracking a wound animal in thick brush I think it's a good size. 2x works in pretty tight brush. The eye relief should be fine.

Now the bad news. I don't think all Leopolds are as good as they claim. Better than Chinese made brands, yes. One of the best brands for big kickers, yes. Occasionally someone will report bad luck with a Leopold.

1. Really big rifles seem to break Leopolds (and most everything else). Not a problem with a 375 I suspect.
2. Some folks report problems holding zero here and on other sites after "abuse" i.e. rough flights, bumps, drops, etc. My 1-4 Leopold might have done this a bit, not sure. Enough to miss a charging bear, no. Enough to be concerned about at 300 yards, maybe. Enough to annoy a perfectionist , yes. Or it could be the QD rings (more on that later).

Bottom line. If you want cheaper I would go with your Leopold or sell it for a 1-4 Leopold. Get to know your rifle with it. Eventually, a Trijicon might be worth it. On other websites people claim the Trijicon Tenmile and Credo have survived drop tests of 3 feet and held zero. Are they better than a Leopold? Some think so. I'm sure they are at least as good. Besides I like the illuminated reticle.

On QD rings. I really like my Alaska Arms QD rings. But, I've always been a bit nervous. If you were to push that lever a tad, would the tension on the mount change slightly? Would that explain slight changes in zero (or ammo batches, shooter, wind etc). As a side note, the 2-7 scope has never wandered an it is in solid Ruger brand mounts not QD. That or the higher magnification might explain why it groups more consistently.

My personal plan is to mount my Trijicon solid, no QD mounts. I'll throw a small screwdriver in my hunting bag (the one that carries my hunting license etc, and never gets left). If the scope fails I'll switch to irons. My idea is that the solid mount will eliminate a potential source of error. If the new scope wonders I will know its not the mounts. Now having said all that, those QD rings generally work, I'm just a perfectionist. If you want a backup scope by all means put it in QD rings. It will be good enough if you aren't shooting at extreme range. The Alaska Arms rings are solid, maybe a bit more beefy than some other designs. I believe they make rings for the CZ.

Hope that helps. I might be selling my 1-4 Leopold. If you are interested PM me. I think I like the Trijicon better but the Leopold has held up within reason.
 
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I had a CZ550 375H&H, much like yours and mounted a Leupold VX-3 1.5-5x20 on it with Warne QR rings. I never had a problem with them returning to zero, despite me taking the scope off after every range session. The scope had more than enough eye relief, even at full 5X. The only thing I would have done different is upgrade to an illuminated reticle to be able to better (more quickly) pick up the cross hairs on a dark animal in the shade of a tree.

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The Leupold VX-1 2-7x33 is a fine scope but probably a little more magnification than you need on a 375H&H.

Might I suggest a Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5x20 with the illuminated firedot twilight hunter (p/n 180626) that retails for about $700. If you skip the illumination (p/n 180615) the price drops to $500. The Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4x24 is another good option for around $700-800.

For rings stay with the trusted brands of Warne, Talley and Alaska Arms. You should be able to find something for around $100-150 with the QR option. Try and keep the ring height as low as possible so you can keep your cheek on the stock. I was using the low QR rings from Warne.
 
If the scope is clear I'd just use that, you could upgrade a bit if you want to. I'm a Leupold guy so I'd go with a vx 3 like BeeMaa suggested. I've got a vx1 3-9x40 on my .375 right now.
 
The 1.5-5x20mm Leupold all the way. Mine is the older Vari-X III. Put it in Talley's on the M70 when both were new. Together they've had a steady diet of 270 gr., 300 gr. and 350 gr. rounds to well over 1,100 rounds to date with plenty more on the way.

No worries.
 
I have an AHR CZ-550 in 375 H&H and topped it with a Trijicon 1-6x24 with Alaskan Arms QD rings. This scope will not break the bank, and it is very clear. I took this set up to Africa, and made some pretty long shots on a Nyala, Bushbuck and Kudu. I also shot a lioness and a cow buffalo with this set up. If I had to do it again, I would go with set up again.

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Leupold vxlll 11/2 to 5. Is a great scope for a 375. Second choice 2x7 Leupold of course.
I have 3 375s, one wears a Leupold 1.5x5, one a Leupold 2x7 and the third an old Redfield scope that I need to replace with one of what's on the others. Very good scopes!
 
May have a scope length issue on the CZ 550. With the larger objective lenses I had issues with a Vxlll 21/2x8. Using Talley mounts. With that long action scope length is more crital then many other rifles
 
Currently waiting on Talley delivery so I hope the clearance issues won’t effect me…
 

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