Best Hunting Rifle Scopes

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Guys thank You for all the kind words on this video . I have about 35 hours in editing and putting together this one . It turned out well , and I’m so happy it may help some folks .

[@MrRockstar1968]

I've recently discovered Swampfox scopes and wondered if you've ever reviewed them? Would love to see a review of the SWAMPFOX OPTICS KENTUCKY LONG PRECISION 3-18X50 RIFLE SCOPE.

[@JIBREAL1967]

Thanks for the effort you put in to educating us. If not for you..most of us wouldve mounted a turd on our rifles.....

[@tennyson23]

youre a joke, you claim to be honest about scopes, yet you have definitely been sponsored and bribed by the bigger brands to promote their rip-off scopes...for example the comments you made about UTG Leapers is the biggest pile of blind fat bastard bullshit ive ever heard....Tried and tested them scopes and they are extremely accurate, crisp image, clear reticle, easy to use, robust, superb return on zero, and all for UNDER $200. So be honest and stop saying that you are impartial and honest

[@melindaleon5907]

Haven't had a chance to test if it holds zero, but mounts just fine and has nice clear glass. Centered vertically true to a plumb line with the crosshairs which is always a plus!It's a great kzbin.infoUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope. There's no parallax adjustment or focus ring, so may be limited to 3-7x, have to see how it is on the range. Also be aware that the rings are "look through" so you can still use irons, but they are really tall if you only intend to use the optics. On a 22LR no biggie since I'm not shooting competitions or worried about a hard cheek press. Will boresight and range test, if all goes well, I'll leave it at that!

[@spiv_gennedy]

I have come to truly appreciate your no-bullshit presentation while still having genuine humor and engagement.

[@tonymcbroom5252]

The world needs more like you Joe! Absolutely love your content and find your research thorough and hard to dispute. Top notch sir!

[@joehunt4506]

Always honest, no bs reviews leaving the viewer to make their own choice 👍

[@e.l.robbins5614]

Home run video again Joe. Meopta is a great scope company. I've got a Meostar 2.5-15×56 and the glass is incredible. It's an older scope, but I'll put that scope glass up against scopes that are well over 2k. The scope is on a 7mm weatherby mag, and I dont know why I don't use that gun more.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Meopta is incredible

[@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib]

I am so glad you mentioned the whiskey 3 scope. It is the best scope for the money that I have tried.

[@Steve-p1u]

I scored a Whiskey3 scope w/rings for $40 on CL its a 4-12 with adj. parallax. Came in a hard pistol case too. I got $20 for the rings on eBay and my Ruger SR22 loves it's new SIG case !!

[@sha6mm]

There a few there that I could use on this list. Why only a couple, I have no need for a hunting scope with over a 40mm objective. In over 40 years of big game hunting I can not remember needing more. Even with a 1980’s Weaver 3x9 40mm at night I shot a beaver in a corn field with out the aid of a light. When I went to retrieve it out of the corn field I tripped on it as it was so dam dark.

[@ewetho]

I have Meopta Optika6 2.5-15x44 without the cool light changing reticle and the glass is phenomenal. Also have a Optika6 4.6-27x50 for a target /hunting gun. Almost chose the $500 street price 3-9x40 from Meopta for my hunting guns as they were so lightweight. My Arken SH-4 Gen 2 6-24x50 is on my 22-250 varmint gun.

[@samhunt9380]

On my 1970 Carl Gustaf .270 i have a Swarovski X5i 3.5x18x44. Happy with this classic combination. Thanks for the great videos. I appreciate your work..

[@kenmarsh]

Another excellent video Joe! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@anonymoususer6065]

In the 800-900 range the vx5hd for my preference outdoes zeiss and swavorski every day.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Yeah man that's an awesome choice !!

[@Smootus]

This is the video I have been waiting for! Thanks Joe!

[@DOCKent-3339]

Time to do a similar review with recommendations for rim fire scopes with possibly air gun scopes from $100 to $1000.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I may before long . A lotta time went into this video

[@umami0247]

Again I was a Nikon guy there glass was always good. But your choices here I can't argue with I've looked though some of these upper class scopes and your right you get better glass the more you spend. Lecia again has great camera lens and they have the same in their scopes.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Absolutely

[@captainjoesanglingadventur4894]

I put a Optica 6 4.5x27x42 on my 30 06 and Absolutely love that thing. Well worth every penny

[@jacobanderson1024]

Thanks for what you've been doing. It's helped me to figure what to buy for my first scope. I appreciate all your efforts.

[@RCHanlin]

Where the Hell have you been all my life!!! Seriously, I was just searching around for more input on the Arken scopes and came across your channel..! Dude, I LOVE the way you produce your videos! I started chuckling from the start of your Arken video and didn't stop till you were through! So glad I found a "no bullshit" reviewer! You got another sub and an avid watcher!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Man thanks a lot for that It made my day. As you can probably tell I really get a kick out of doing this

[@bern956]

Thanks Clops!! Purchased that meopta based on this video!! Coming in soon

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

You are gonna LOVE IT

[@justinweaver8787]

Have a good weekend joe.

[@carolannesparkman6938]

Thanks for this list! 😊

[@drdes9609]

Joe you really killed it in this video. This is amazing content and why I watch you.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank you SO MUCH !! A lotta time went into this video

[@williammccaslin8527]

Thx for the vid, glad to see a really good 2x7 for us rimfire hunters

[@carlferguson7852]

Well done my friend! I can't argue with any of your choices.

[@r.awilliams9815]

I know it's not fashionable now, but a simple fixed 4x or 6x scope has a lot going for it. Lighter, less mechanically complex, no impact shift to worry about, and most of all, no time wasted fiddling around with the scope when you should be shooting.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Well Said

[@limplin7]

Spot on! I was hunting with exposed turrets scope for four years. Big mistake. I am not surprised that Joe (as knowledgeable as He is) mentioned that in His first sentence. Thank you.

[@BloodnGutz43]

Cyclops Joes got the goods list, except here indont hunt , but cool listing of great scopes all , super quick all hard work already done thx Joe, and the cream of the Bunch is Hawke Vantage, Im using a few myself but only on Airguns this side of the pond they are all i need cheers ,good no Great Video, thx dude

[@DanielBoone337]

Zeiss don't get the love like they should IMO and glad to see them make your list... If I'm buying an optic strictly to go on a hunting rifle I go to Zeiss first. I probably have close to a dozen of their optics on rifles in my safe right now and 5 or 6 of them is the same 3-12 powered optic that use to sale for around $300 that I think they discontinued a couple few years ago when the Conquest v4 came out... Great list and video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Zeiss is incredible

[@mpdjr77]

Thanks for the Leica mention; now, I have a scope to save up for. That 2-7 x 32 Hawke is going on order, this weekend! Have a good one, Joe. Grace and Peace 😊

[@Alpha_Marketing_Boss]

I have watched a few of your videos man and They are great videos! I am now a subscriber, thank you

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank You

[@tomcampanale8176]

Nice review thank you for sharing Tom LI NY

[@KevinWood44]

Did he just....say.........Vortex???? lol Another great video Joe!! Few scopes on here I have never heard of.

[@robertlunsford1350]

I have three of these, the Vortex, the Leupold and the Burris. Really happy with all three.

[@GetMeThere1]

Very nice, very interesting list! Thanks so much for putting this together.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank You

[@frankgladney3470]

HI: I have had great success with Vortex Scopes. reasonable costs with great glass. Regards, Frank

[@a-do-hia-i-sv9593]

What a great video, thanks Joe!

[@darionvacher9841]

Love my Bushnell 3-9, sucker holds zero and it's pretty beat up after 7 years.

[@HomeBrewedVapesReviews]

Great video Joe. Straight forward and right into the meat of what a lot of us want. Thank you for your time in doing these good sir.

[@marknielsen2482]

Always enjoy watching these videos

[@cacinaz8802]

Joe, I appreciate this review - thank you. I was surprised that Tract didn't make the list with their 1" hunting series, but the Burris appears to be tops at that price point.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Yeah I would love to recommend them. But haven't tested their hunting scopes

[@cacinaz8802]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos I think its the Delta Titanium that has my attention because of the pins (?) that allow setting for specified distances. Can you expound? I can't find the website that explains that. And just remember no matter what we buy it's your fault. No problem just drink more Coors LOL. BYTW if you're ever in Scottsdale I have a U-haul full. PS Meopa looks real interesting..... I'm a sucker for light shows.

[@dwightkenerson3417]

Another awesome honest review joe, thanks for the hard work. You never let us down

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks for that

[@Flowerofkindness]

Really happy I found your channel! Perfect timing!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank You

[@richardbruyere9523]

Check out the Athlon Midas HMR HD 2.5 - 15. For the price, a great hunting scope. Keep up the great work Joe.

[@richardcampbell5762]

Always good info, Brother Joe. Some interesting choices. A lot of scopes I have never looked through. 👍🇺🇲🤙✌

[@danhattersley6213]

A load of awesome scopes there Joe, most of them more than I'd need on my sub 12 ft lb air rifles hunting out to 50 yards here in the UK.... but still love to watch your reviews on them 👍👍

[@GunsAndGrenache]

Thank you! Helpful recommendations at all price ranges! :)

[@jackbuckley4471]

Another great one Joe

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Jack

[@NoBody-ij9dj]

Great Vid!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank You . I have a LOT of time in this one

[@Rajtheiguanaman]

Nice vid bud

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Buddy

[@ratagris21]

From bottom up and the honorable mentions. I agree with your list and recommends. Great work Cyclops!🎩♠️☯️

[@williamemerson1799]

Good review AGAIN! Kinda like the SWFA, made in Japan is a plus imho. Anybody have opinions on the Redfield 3-9 scopes?

[@edjett2631]

I'm really liking the look of that test bed you show at the start of this video.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank you

[@HOOSIERDRAGON385]

They all look like nice scopes. Thanks for the info and video.

[@robertmattern2078]

I've got the Zeiss Conquest V4 4-16X44. Like all Zeiss products the clarity is phenomenal. Swarovski and Zeiss are the class of the field.

[@RWH3354]

Yo Joe...Another great very helpful vid...Ive now discovered some scopes I never heard of that are crazy cool! Think I might try a Meopta looks badass! Thanx & Merry Christmas to U & Urs Ross

[@keithalbrecht4785]

Athlon scopes what about them??? For under $200 Neos & Talos line, 3-12, 4-16 & 6-18x40 with 500 & 600yd. reticles plus illuminated!!! I've got 2 of them, on a 308 & 6.5 Creedmoor. The Creedmoor took 3 deer last year, 2 head shoots & my longest at 275yds. using their reticle.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Yeah man those are great scopes. I was focused on scopes I e used and are field tested and always held up

[@MWard-hl6gg]

I have the Leopold. Good hunting scope.

[@fwod1867]

Very nice scope overview with good affordable scopes 👍, without expensive bling bling stuff only rich people care about

[@MRsolidcolor]

i just picked up a Leopold 1.5-4 freedom gotta love the made in america

[@ronws2007]

Awesome review.

[@painterpow9494]

I surprised no ritton scopes have 2 will be buying more great reviews as always best scope guy on any platform

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I would have . But most all the Ritons I've reviewed were the precision scopes. And I didn't wanna just pull stuff outta thin air . I e owned all these scopes listed

[@garyl7863]

I couldn’t agree more on the Swaro Z3’s. For a pure hardwoods hunting scope you don’t need to dial, they are as good as it gets. Although your vids are great, my Z3 still hasn’t gotten me laid as you promised in a different video.

[@gw5436]

"And anybody that disagrees is fulla shit" I love this guy, he's the real thing. I just cannot watch any other scope review channel, they're all sell outs. Not this guy. 'Onya from Australia, Joe.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Tha ks Buddy ! Yeah I just do my thing

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Let's face it, none of these hold up to a $40 Pinty 😂 /sarcasm ... just kidding. Great video as always, and great time of year to be deploying this video Joe. Edit: I'm a little surprised you didn't find any category/price point for a Bushnell or Steiner to place here considering they both have different spreads in the hunting category for different budgets. Although with some knowledge I have gained one way or another you still have one heck of a good list here. Never heard of the Leica brand, but at $1500 there's a LOT of good choices in the category these days so that's a narrow category to be subjective with. One thing about that Vortex, not a knock, but an observation: There's a lot of scopes in that category that use the same components from the same factories in China (Discovery Optics comes to mind). Some of them are built okay, but I had to give up on them. Cheers, PT

[@Marcusb338]

Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 is my pick 👌

[@rhinoortiz]

Great video! Interesting list to say the least. Got to make up my mind now on what to put on my tikka.🤔 Was going to go with the tract toric 1 inch hunting scope with a bdc reticle but that burris looks like a good alternative. Thanks for making the decision easy Joe!😆

[@limplin7]

Can't go wrong with Burris. I recently found a great sale price on 3-9x50 Fullfield E1 SFP Plex reticle (simple crosshair) for $155 from sports academy

[@Chipgillette]

Thanks for another great review. 👮🏻‍♂️👍 Chip

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Chip

[@jaysinon9089]

Love your videos, you are too funny! Is there any way you can do a video on the Vortex Crossfire II Hog Hunter 3-9x 56 love to know what you think. Thanks!

[@altruisticscoundrel]

Cyclops, Cabelas has Covenant 7 scope on clearance for under $250. Can you snatch one and do a review?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I would like to . But can't afford it at the moment

[@altruisticscoundrel]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos I'll keep upvoting til you can afford it!

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Dam good video Big Joe 👊👍

[@jmh3571]

Have you tried the Leupold VX-5HD? Those are a fantastic hunting scope as well if you can afford that price range. 👍🏼

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I have only tested one . I need to test a newer one

[@orosales7021]

Never cease to impress with quality of your content 🤟

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Wow , thank you

[@darrelbramhall5169]

Joe I like watching your videos You have been real honest about all different types of scopes I have bought a 280 ack been thinking of the Arken or SWFA scope what is your opinion for a good deer hunting scope and great glass $500 to $700 thx

[@BNatoAk]

For a 1k the viper 5x25x50 ffp ebc7 is also a go too!

[@Vikingocazar]

As a Canadian I gotta say I just love listening to your patter!! Thank you!! Anything on Shepherd?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Chris ! No man , Shepard said months ago they were sending me a scope or two .... But then Crickets

[@Vikingocazar]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos damn!! Well hopefully they come through!! I wanna see what you have to say about their dual reticle system. Cheers man!!!

[@danlindeke4039]

Have you ever looked at Shepard scopes? They used to some advirtising in national magazines.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I have and they reached out to me here a few months ago and we're going to send me a couple of scopes to test but never heard another word from them

[@joegonzalez5602]

Just subscribed keep up the great reviews.

[@Nick76571]

Appreciate your time !!!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank you

[@adamelam6385]

Vortex Diamondback series replaced Nikon as my go to optic.

[@mustafaabid485]

How are vector optics scopes or discovery optics expensive ed or hd series scopes?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

They are good to above average. But not in the class of optics here

[@curtkueffler6702]

Would love to see you do a review of the Maven RS 5 SFP scope

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I would love to , but can’t seem to catch their attention

[@datapro007]

Great review Joe.

[@gregmcb5305]

Have you tried the Barska 3x12x56? It’s 122$ and has a lot of good reviews, I personally haven’t tried it tho.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

No I haven't

[@gregmcb5305]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos It might be shit but I don’t know haha

[@johntrotter7889]

...what are you finding with scope delivery times? I heard all the glass is now made in one plant in China and lots of backordered scopes. I ordered a Leupold back in March from Opticsplanet and I'm still waiting on it. They cut me a really good deal on it but they keep pushing the expected delivery time back. Not sure if this is because my deal was too good or if there really is a supply chain issue? I keep checking on the scope to see avail of ordering another one at full price but it shows as backordered, so maybe it really is backordered? Your thoughts?

[@ronws2007]

Matt at CRS Firearms channel reported having a long wait time with Optics Planet but I never had a long wait time. However, the last half a dozen optics I bought, I got through Amazon. So, local or even regional fulfillment centers got it to me quicker. It does help to remember that a number of these scopes, including competing contenders of Vortex, Arken, and some of these others, are getting glass and some assembly in Asia, specifically China, Japan, and the Phillipines. Bigger companies, like Vortex, have their own factory and facilities in Barneveld, Wisconsin. Smaller companies may not have that and so have a lower price point and depend on the QC of the outsourced companies they are using. I, being a Vortex fan boy, also have the advantage of a local gun store having a major display and being a major distributor of Vortex. However, you can always check other online retailers, including Amazon and eBay.

[@johntrotter7889]

@@ronws2007 I have not purchased a scope since the '90s and I bought my last two Leupold scopes from the now defunct Gander Mountain. Of course that was back in the day before online sales. I just checked on my order and it was placed March 2, 2021. My Weatherby Vanguard .308 in stunning walnut awaits this latest Leupold. Details: Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x50mm Riflescope, 30 mm Tube, CDS-ZL Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

There's only a few companies in the world now that make decent scope glass. Two of them are in China, and unfortunately Japan is out of the scope glass game as far as manufacturing/sourcing. I think you should have gotten your scope by now from OpticsPlanet. I've had good luck with them, but I've also seen many cases of people getting brushed off as well. I would contact their customer service and ask them to make the situation whole for you one way or another as you should have had your scope by now.

[@johntrotter7889]

@@Fister_of_Muppets I just want my scope for the price they quoted... seems a bridge too far though.

[@cacinaz8802]

Definitely a supply chain issue. I just read (Yahoo news) where there are over 60 container ships sitting off the port of Long Beach CA. The warehouses are full as well in the CA ports. The issue is getting the merchandise trucked out of port. It is affecting everything coming out of China. Your scope is likely in one of those ships.

[@chazdoomy1512]

If you want a hunting air rifle scope should you spend the extra $100 on the hawke air max or hold out for the tac vector veyron ffp. Top two on my list any advice is welcome.

[@johncanterbury8152]

I like the Burris droptine scopes for the money they have excellent glass and their less than $200.00 dollars

[@lukefoster3550]

Do you have a full article on the meopta

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Just the 6x42

[@cardboardkiller6883]

How does the SFWA Ultralight compare to a Schmidt & Bender Klassik 3-12?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

That's an completely different class of scope

[@cardboardkiller6883]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos because the Schmidt & Bender is a higher teir of quality? I just picked up the S&B klassik 3-12 for a great price. I would like to know what you think of them?

[@scottneedham9765]

Is the vortex 3x12x56 is that the crossfire model. Thx

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Yes

[@charlessokolik5966]

Was thinking on the Arken 44-16x50 on a 6.5 creedmore. What's your opinion and curious as to why they're not on the list🤔😏

[@charlessokolik5966]

Great videos,get a good chuckle here and there.😆

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I was focused on scopes with closed turrets and thicker reticles . True deer hunting scopes

[@charlessokolik5966]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos still am going to grab one. I have a Sig BDX just kind of sitting on an AR and letting people check it out on their rifles,just got it back missed it, don't think im going to loan it out any more 😁very cool set up.No need to think😆. Picked it up a couple yrs ago when I was looking for something and you made a video that made up my mind. Going the same with the Arken for a ruger American predator wild 6.5 I have 500 for a scope. Thinking one of the Arken's would be a great match.😁 was looking at the vortex viper and a Nikon but like what I heard in the video with I think was the owner of the company. Any way I'm talking (messaging)like I have new batteries and a pair of boob's😆. Keep up those awesome videos and enjoy the rest of your weekend. 😊

[@JEL5150]

4:32 cracked me up 😂

[@michaelb.42112]

As a newbie ( 3 years) I find the Bushnell Banner to be THE best scope for the money. CRYSTAL clear and less than $200 bucks for all the ones I've seen. I own a $100 and $160.

[@kcrowl1]

Great video!!! So many choices.

[@ShockerRepair]

Great video. My only comment is who in there right mind is wanting to carry around a scope that's 27-29oz? As a mobile hunter, weight and balance are important to me.

[@markyoung7470]

Joe I have been trying to get the SWFA rimfire scope 2.5x10 for about 8 months they dont have any in stock would love to get one also for my EPC 9mm build 😥 By the way another great video by Joe!! Joe just watched your video on mean commets from March 2020 and the guy who talked about the bleaching his asshole I lost it ,it may be sick but that is some funny shit oops pardon the pun,still laughinmg may ass off.

[@joseluisferloni9681]

What do you think about the Burris Fullfield IV riflescopes? They are suitable for mounting on a .338 win. mag.?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

They are …and are super nice

[@jimholman5045]

Gotta say, your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. Quick question - trying to decide on a hunting scope. Choosing between Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-10x40 or the 3.5-10x50. Will shoot 300 yards and under. Thoughts?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Jim I would pick the one with the 40 mm tube The main reason being not just the savings and weight but with the smaller objective you're also going to have a deeper field of view so when you throw it up basically everything's going to be in focus with the 50 mm sometimes you have to tweak it because it has a larger objective to get the field of view right where you want it It's just not as deep it's just the way optics work out. I want both of those scopes and the 40 has ever been as bright as the 50

[@jimholman5045]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos great! Thank you for the detail.

[@stevewalker4638]

Thank you sir..

[@johnmartin8187]

What would you suggest upgrading to over a vortex viper 2.5 10 44 that I'm currently using now for whitetail. Looking for something a Lil stonger and gathering a bit more light.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Take a look at Tract optics . Incredible glass for the price

[@timbotide]

I’m looking for a good scope for hunting Whitetail deer in bean fields with a 6.5 creedmoor bolt gun. Something with bullet drop compensation and clear glass for under $500.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

This video has my top picks