VX-6HD or Polar T96?

[CP392]

I have a Christensen Arms Traverse chambered in 375 H&H that needs some glass. I'm trying to decide between these two scopes and hoping to get some input from those more experienced with higher end optics.

I have no way of seeing the S&B before purchase and have no previous experience with that brand. Leupold is the standard for many with a quality reputation all around. That being said, I'm leaning towards the S&B because it is something a little different as well as something new to me.

Any thoughts on these or possibly a different recommendation all together?

 

[Inline6]

S&B will have the best glass. Very little is better than it. I wish that was the price for their 4X16, I would have that on several different hunting rifles.

The hight of the rings is the biggest thing you need to consider between the scope. S&B wins in everything else, IMHO

 

[jimbo1972]

I love my VX6. Best scope I have ever owned

 

[YancyW]

The S&B is a damn fine scope, but 50mm would be the no go for me, I just wouldn't want that large of a scope on my taste on a 375.

 

[dhoover]

VX6 1-6 is also a great option for the 375. I'm addicted to the CDS in all my rifles.

 

[mdwest]

I love leupold..

but if a similar S&B is available near the same price point with something closer to a 40mm objective bell... I'd be all over that..

S&B is as good or better than any other glass on the planet.. super rugged.. super clear.. super reliable.. etc..etc..

 

[ActionBob]

Definitely prefer the 42mm over the 50mm scope. Especially on something with a bit of recoil.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

I'm a huge S&B fan but I agree with several others on liking the smaller objective diameter of the Leupold, especially for a medium bore 375 type rifle. You might also think about a Swaro option in that price range.

I don't personally own one but have been considering snagging one of the new Meta 3-18x42's. Gives the a little smaller objective diameter. I wish they'd do a 2-12 or 3-15 with a 42mm or 44mm objective.

 

[uplander01]

I'd do a S&B, but a different model, probably the 1.5-6 Zenith, about perfect for a versatile 375, and the same price as the Leupold.

 

[Wyfox]

I have S&B Ultra Brights, tactical version of the T96. You cannot beat the glass and quality of S&B. But for a 375 I would opt for this one instead.

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[uplander01]

There isn't really a bad choice when you get to that price level and up, I will say I own a lot of both brands, and the S & B glass is the best, end of story.