Lynx LX3 2.5-15x50 versus 3-12x56 SAH???

[Desperatezulu]

Hello guys

(Apologies for the fine British, feel free to reply in Afrikaans!)

My question is what is the difference between the two above-mentioned Lynx scopes (apart from the minor magnification and objective lens differences)? Practically is there is a big difference, assuming both have the SAH reticle?

I am looking for a hunting scope for my 6.5 Swede for medium distances, let's say 350m max. I do not currently dial so big turrets are a negative in my mind. My hunting is mostly on foot with the occasional culling from a bakkie by day and night.

I currently have a Zeiss 3-9x40 which I want to use on another rifle and I would like a bit more magnification.

I would like to spend around R10k (mostly because I know that the more I spend, the more options there are and the more complicated the choice gets! )

I have also considered the following:
- Meopro 6-18x50 (don't seem to be available new),
- Ian's STAC Sightron (a bit more tactical than I would like, I think...definitely not ruled out)
- Vortex Viper HS 4-16 (glass doesn't seem wonderful according to my eyeball test)
- Nightforce 3-12x56 SHV (a bit chunky and heavy)

So I end up with the Lynx's looking interesting - just not sure what the difference on those two are.... Is the higher mag better than the bigger objective?

Or maybe I should just wait for the Zeiss V4s to come out in SA, bite the bullet and stick with the same brand at a not too bad price

[Hercules Louw]

The 3-12x56 Lynx LX3 has a fixed parallax setting at 150m and is a dual purpose scope meant for culling/ varmint control at night, (therefore the 56mm objective) as well as normal daytime hunting. It is a very robust scope designed to take the hammering of culling operations.

The 2.5-15x50 LX3 has adjustable parallax/ focus and is really an all round scope. With the 50mm objective it is easier to mount lower on the rifle and transmits all the light you will need. The higher zoom range and higher maximum magnification just makes it more flexible. The quality of the optics and field of view is excellent and it is no problem to see bullet holes at 200m plus. For your needs this will be my choice, especially if you are older than 50 and struggle to focus your eyes at nearer and further objects, the adjustable parallax makes it much easier on the eyes. It is also quite usable as a competition or target scope out to 300m.

[Desperatezulu]

Thanks, Oom Hercules! That definitely answered my question about the two models! And pretty much convinced me on the 2.5-15.

No further thoughts or suggestions from anyone else?

[Steppenwolf]

I would put a bit more money into it and go for a FFP unit.

[Basjan123]

@ the OP sorry for hijacking.............

Is daar enige iemand wat ondervinding het met die Lynx LX3 2.5-15x50 scope vir walk en stalk bosveld jag? Kom die verligte kruishaar regtig tot sy reg met walk en stalk, of is dit meer van toepassing vir nag jag?

[Hercules Louw]

Die verligte deel van die kruisdraad is net 'n klein stukkie van die hoofkruis, net 'n klein rooi kruisie, dis al. Dit is spesifiek bedoel vir nagskiet soos bosvarke, uitskiet of oes van wild en roofdier beheer. Tydens gewone bosveldjag sal dit na sononder in ruie bos moet wees voor dit so donker sal wees dat jy die verligte kruisie benodig. Daar is egter wel mense wat die verligting op maksimum stel in die dag want hulle voel dit help om jou oog vinnig na die regte plek te trek wanneer baie vinnige skote geskiet moet word, iets waarvoor die teleskoop met sy minimum vergroting van 2.5x wel geskik is.

[Basjan123]

Die verligte deel van die kruisdraad is net 'n klein stukkie van die hoofkruis, net 'n klein rooi kruisie, dis al. Dit is spesifiek bedoel vir nagskiet soos bosvarke, uitskiet of oes van wild en roofdier beheer. Tydens gewone bosveldjag sal dit na sononder in ruie bos moet wees voor dit so donker sal wees dat jy die verligte kruisie benodig. Daar is egter wel mense wat die verligting op maksimum stel in die dag want hulle voel dit help om jou oog vinnig na die regte plek te trek wanneer baie vinnige skote geskiet moet word, iets waarvoor die teleskoop met sy minimum vergroting van 2.5x wel geskik is.

Baie dankie Hercules

[Desperatezulu]

Just to update this thread - I bought the 2.5-15x50 LX3. I mounted it and sighted it in this past weekend.

My initial thoughts:
- I like the low profile turrents - big plus
- the scope is BIG (this is a relative comment - much bigger than the Zeiss it replaces. I guess it's still smaller than an NF;-))
- SAH reticle seems to work well. No issues getting it zeroed. Clarity is fine and the reticle is not too busy.
I am taking it hunting this coming weekend so that will be a better test than shooting off the bench!