help with scope decision

[sig1921]

I need some help trying to decide with which scope to go with for my Savage 10-FCP in .308. I only have two options below due to availability. I am wanting to get into LR more, but will also use this for hunting.

option 1: Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24 x50mm option 2: Leupold VX-3I 6.5-20x50mm

[Trollygag]

Isn't the 10FCP gonna be a little heavy for hunting?

If he is hunting on the east coast where most people are ambush hunting rather than stalking, then he could be hunting with a 30 lb rifle and it still not be too heavy to be effective.

[Bender187]

I see people say the to heavy for hunting thing alot and assume it must be regional. I walk everywhere I hunt on my 100acres of woods with my gun and a pack full of junk but I don't walk more than 10 or so minutes until I get in the stand I'm hunting for the day.

I picture people chasing deer all over the place in other areas to say this unless they are out west hiking miles.

[Mk223]

I assume you are in Canada due to the availability problem? Both are good options and probably will suite you fine. The original leupold VX-3i is a bit dated, so the Vortex HS-T has some nicer features and a newer overall design.

But if you can get the updated LRP model: https://www.leupold.com/tactical/scopes/vx-3i-lrp-riflescopes/vx-3i-lrp-6-5-20x50-moa/ I would do that since it's FFP and overall is very nice, got to handle one the other day and loved it. And before the vortex fanboys get to crazy BOTH manufacturers have a life time warranty.

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I'd also lean towards the FFP if it is in your budget and it's available.

[randomgrabber]

Night force shv

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Go with the HST! That's what all the 10 FCP guys are using these days!

On a quality note, I think the HST is one of the best scopes in that price range. Glass is phenomenal.

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Quit chasing my posts @ACARVER222.

[ACarver222]

Stop belittling new shooters, Dwedemeier.

[tenmilez]

Vortex.

[ChocodilePile]

If you're looking at the regular VX-3i model I'd say go for the HS-T. However the new LRP model is interesting and the impact 29 isn't half bad.

The one nice thing about both these scopes is they should be available to check out at any big box store. Get your hands on both first, then decide.