Silhouette Scope Recommendation

[kaisir42]

Good day all,

Looking for a scope for my newly acquired Anschutz 1416.

I had decided to go with a Sightron SII Big Sky 6-24x42 AO w/Silh reticle but unfortunately it is no longer available.

The Leupold FX3 25x Sil 25x40 appears to be the popular choice, but the current exchange rate and tax-me I'm Canadian surcharge puts it beyond my $1000 budget.

Any other recommendations?

Thanks
A

[Jason]

There are still places with the Sightron in stock.

http://www.adorama.com/SIS2B62442SI.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 0YM0FJ1464

You might also try to buy the scope off the rifle from a fellow Canadian here.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/printthread.php?t=250840

[BCloninger]

Alternatively, there's always the Leupold VX2 6-18x40 AO, either the CDR model or the Target Turrets. Dunno what those cost with the Canadian surcharge, though.

[kaisir42]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I think anything out of the US is a no go for me due to export restrictions

Will have to take a closer look at the VX-2

Al

[DavidABQ]

I currently use a Leupold FX-3 in a 12x40 with target turrets and a AO.

It works very well for me but I would go with the VX-2 in 6-18x40 if I was to do it again.

[JIM PENDLETON]

I live in Ontario.The price for Luepold scopes are about twice the price here than in the US. Hirsch Precision from Nova Scotia sells Sightron scopes. I have bought from him before, He is a great person to do business with. He imports from Japan. The price from him is about the same as in the US.

JIM PENDLETON

[BCloninger]

That's too bad since Leupold can offer more flexibility with reticles. On the upside, Big Sky Sightron's have great glass.

[eagleeye42]

I have a Leopold Vari-X III 6.5-20 x 40mm, boosted, with target knobs & 1/4 moa dot that I'd let go for $750 US.