Which scope is ideal for Winchester 70 Pre-64 30-06

[SStomcat]

For Hunting PG within 300 yards.​

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[DLSJR]

I did not click on a choice above. While I think a Leupold VX5HD with CDS and a Firedot reticle is fantastic, I think you’d be much better served with a 2-10 than a 3-15. I have VX5HD scopes on all four rifles that I hunt with. My .338 & .375 both have the 2-10 and it’s ideal for those, as it would be for a 30-06. I’ve got a 3-15, but it’s on my .264 and I do shoot it much farther than the other guns. Inside 400 yards the 10x top end is plenty.

 

[TucsonFX4]

This one

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Thread 'FS: Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44'

Dec 4, 2024

I am selling my Leupold VX6HD 3-18x44 scope. It has been on two elk hunts and shows some marks. I've taken several photos to show the handful of rubs/nicks/scratches. The scratch on the ocular housing can barely be felt with your fingernail, so it isn't deep or significant. I'm happy to take more photos if desired. I am the original owner and have not used the CDS.

The glass is pristine and everything works perfectly. I love the locking turrets and electronic level built into the reticle. I want to try a FFP scope, so making room with this sale. I'm pricing this lower than normal to...

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[Rare Breed]

I did not click on a choice above. While I think a Leupold VX5HD with CDS and a Firedot reticle is fantastic, I think you’d be much better served with a 2-10 than a 3-15. I have VX5HD scopes on all four rifles that I hunt with. My .338 & .375 both have the 2-10 and it’s ideal for those, as it would be for a 30-06. I’ve got a 3-15, but it’s on my .264 and I do shoot it much farther than the other guns. Inside 400 yards the 10x top end is plenty.

I used to (embarrassed) be a swaro snob until my last two. I found out although professionally mounted ran out of horizontal centering meaning I ran out of clicks. On a scope forum I found out that was fairly common. I sold all my Swaro and converted to all Leupold and never looked back. I love the fire dot reticle

 

[Rare Breed]

By the way after buying more scopes than I can remember I do know that @Mark Biggerstaff has the without question best deals on both swaro and leupold scopes bar none.

 

[Joker12]

A Leupold 2x7 is just perfect.

 

[Firebird]

I also didn’t click a selection as neither of those would be on my short list. 300 yards doesn’t require a great deal of “scope.” My suggestion would be to find a resurrected classic from Vintage Scopes or a similar company. Short of that, any leupold 3-9 would be plenty. Once you cross the 400 yard threshold I would start looking at “more scope.”
I still love Swarovski and your selection would be fine-

 

[Doug3006]

Just me, but a scope description like “VX-5HD 3-15x44 CDS-ZL2 Side Focus HTMR” implies a level of gadgetry that I’m just not interested in. For plains game within 300 yards, which for me is 100% of plains game, give me a 2-7 or 3-9 variable. Hold the “CDS-ZL2 Side Focus HTMR” thanks very much.

 

[SStomcat]

I did not click on a choice above. While I think a Leupold VX5HD with CDS and a Firedot reticle is fantastic, I think you’d be much better served with a 2-10 than a 3-15. I have VX5HD scopes on all four rifles that I hunt with. My .338 & .375 both have the 2-10 and it’s ideal for those, as it would be for a 30-06. I’ve got a 3-15, but it’s on my .264 and I do shoot it much farther than the other guns. Inside 400 yards the 10x top end is plenty.

Very much appreciate your insight

 

[swashington]

Nightforce NX8 2.5 x 20 x 50. Just put one on my 300wm and the optics are incredible. They are a little heavy but I was looking for that to tame recoil. I just purchased a pre-64 30-06 for the wife and will put the same scope on it.

 

[Hunt anything]

I think a pre 64 M70 is a classic and needs a classic scope. Mine has an old Weaver K4. If I had to choose though I would go with the Leupold, I have several and like them all.

 

[DLSJR]

A Leupold 2x7 is just perfect.

You’re right there, IMO. I have a Pre-64 Featherweight 30-06 that is topped with a Leupold VX3 in 2.5-8x. I haven’t changed it out since it’s a great scope for that rifle, as well as being a bit lighter and more compact than the VX5’s. The only thing I wish it had that’s lacking is the Firedot reticle.

 

[dneaster3]

Agreed with many of my friends above.
A classic rifle in a classic cartridge needs a classic scope profile.

1” tube; no more to an 40mm objective; sleek, covered adjustment turrets; no batteries.

2-7x32
2.5-8x36
3-9x40 at the most

Leupold, Weaver, Redfield, Zeiss, Swarovski, and others made or make scopes that fit these criteria at all budget levels.

Vintage Gun Scopes and their restored or reglassed scopes would be ideal.

 

[Tra3]

I used to (embarrassed) be a swaro snob until my last two. I found out although professionally mounted ran out of horizontal centering meaning I ran out of clicks. On a scope forum I found out that was fairly common. I sold all my Swaro and converted to all Leupold and never looked back. I love the fire dot reticle

Wow! Sounds like something was wrong with the bases or screw alignment. That would be something like 24” off at 100.

 

[375er]

I will second the Leopold VX 5 2-10 firedot. Fantastic scope! Mark Biggerstaff is the go to guy.

 

[CZDiesel]

Out of the two the Swarovski because I personally don’t think you need anything close to 15 power on a 30-06 jmo
If it were me I’d do what I did and buy a Leupold 2.5-8x36 VX3i for it. But if you are set on wanting a more powerful scope and/or one in a 30mm tube then I’d look at the Leupold VX3i in 3.5-10x40 1” or the Leupold VX5HD in 2-10x42. Also Swarovski has a 3-10x42 Z3 that would be really nice!
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Difference in size between the 2.5-8VXi and the VX5HD 2-10

 

[SStomcat]

Based on the feedback I’m wondering if I should just keep the Weaver 2.5 scope that it came with

 

[wvfred]

A 4X Leupold would be great within 300 yards.

 

[Flipper Dude]

Hah! For me, an El Paso K4.

But that’s just me.

 

[FlyGuy]

An early 2000’s Leupold Vari-X III would also be a fine choice.
The old advice of 1X magnification for every 50 yards / meters is solid.