Limpopo - Scope

[2L8]

What's a good scope range for general conditions for Limpopo Plains Game? I will of course confirm before I go.

Was thinking about using a Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40 I just picked up. I can't seem to resist those Black Friday Sales.

 

[BRICKBURN]

You’re set

 

[Divernhunter]

Excellent choice. I used one the last trip I made to SA. Also used a VX3i 4.5X14X40 and found it was more than I needed so after the 1st animal I never turned it above 10X. The trip before we used 3X9X40 VX2 scopes. The only scope I use on a hunting rifle is a Leupold and have since the 1960's. Never had one go bad.

 

[cagkt3]

You’re set

+1

 

[Bullthrower338]

You are done shopping for scopes, next!

 

[Nyati]

Most of my shots in SA were taken with 3X, maximum was 6X.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Should be good-to-go. What are you putting it on?

 

[BeeMaa]

If you have a receiver that allows for QD mounts you can take more than one scope for your rifle.
Allows for flexibility and if there is a problem with one scope...switch and done.

Keep shopping...

 

[Bushpig4Ever]

I have been living in Limpopo, then called Northern Transvaal. On all my rifles were Zeiss 1,5-6x42 with recticle no 4. Couldn’t have been better. For night hunting I used a Zeiss 2,5-10x52 - excellent!

 

[Shootist43]

2L8, like others have said you are all set to go. Depending on where you are hunting i.e. brush or more open areas I'd suggest setting your scope at 3 or 4 power. My longest shot was 250 yards and you don't need a lot of magnification for that distance. P.S. I didn't take that shot on a 52" Kudu because he was smaller than what I was looking for, but he stood out like a sore thumb on my 4 power setting.

 

[Rob404]

I hunted Limpopo with a 2.5x10 I don't remember ever moving from moving the magnification ring off of 2.5

 

[bassasdaindia]

What's a good scope range for general conditions for Limpopo Plains Game? I will of course confirm before I go.

Was thinking about using a Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40 I just picked up. I can't seem to resist those Black Friday Sales.

Perfect

 

[Eric Anderson]

What's a good scope range for general conditions for Limpopo Plains Game? I will of course confirm before I go.

Was thinking about using a Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40 I just picked up. I can't seem to resist those Black Friday Sales.

That is an awesome scope. It will serve you well.

 

[jacques smith]

Only tip I could add is dial it down till you need more— lots of thick stuff — remember to laugh often

 

[Dwight Beagle]

NIB VX-3i 3.5-10x40 for $319.99

https://shop.theopticzone.com/rifle-scopes/leupold-vx-3i-3-5-10x40-duplex-matte-170680/