Informative video that helped me make my decision on the Leupold. Thank you

What a great video! Tons of information, I have a 204 that I use for coyote hunting and was leading towards the Swarovski Z5 with the ballistic turret but you definitely have me leaning towards Leupold. I don’t shoot past 400. Any advice on a scope would be helpful

I just moved away from Vortex and got a Leupold ..VX-6HD 4-24x52 w/ Impact 29 reticle. All adjustments are absolute perfection and its the clearest scope I've ever look through.

These are the 3 scopes i’m looking at for my Tikka Superlite. I’m going with Leupold since I can get at the VIP discount price. Great comparison.

Exactly what I needed

Every single optic I own is a Vortex. But I'm trying to put together a lightweight rifle. Weatherby MarkV back country. Seriously considering that Leupold VX5. I just cant bring myself to like that Razor with the capped turret. Always heard great things about Leupold. Guess its time I give them a try. Made in the US is always a huge plus.

Good video. Swarovski started in the Hungarian crystal business, is one reason their scope are so good and overpriced but excellent. I have Vortex scopes and am very satisfied but I just have to go for Leupold now. Thanks for the review. Very nice bear on the wall Swarovski Z5 3.5-18PLX -$1,949.99 in Canadian dollars Leupold VX5-HD 3-15x44mm -$1,399.99 Vortex Razor LH 3-15x42mm -$999.97...

Run all Swarovski on my firearms Kahles on my 17hmr Looking at what to go for long range on my 300win this was great thank you

I have the VX5 3-15 x44, and spur bases. Let me tell you... greatest combination ever. Leupold guarantee is second to none, and it transfers to anyone who may get it after you... try to beat that. I also have the leupold RX-1600 TBR, combine that with the custom dial and you’ll be stunned at what you can do with your rifle. I have a Christiansen Traverse chambered in .270 Winchester... it’s a mulie busting machine.

I am looking at the Leupold 3-15x44 with Fire Dot for $810 shipped...I have been all over the map studying scopes for my hunting build. Thanks for the review & sharing your knowledge.

Good video. Thanks

Mountain ops...hell yeah! Love my vx5hd 3-15x44. Great glass!

Awesome optics review!! I couldn't agree more on Backcountry / MTN rifle glass setup, I think today too many people are mezmorized by the glamour and influence of PRS and think they need high power heavy glass and turning turrets. Optical clarity, FOV, weight, and reticle design are most important when I'm choosing new glass. I ran a 3-18 VX-6HD for over a year and come to find out I hardly ever used anything past 10X.....12X was only a very few times, why pay for magnification, weight, and extra glass you don't need?? Love the Trijicon accupoint series with green fiber optic dot.....if you get the chance definitely check one out and let me know what you think!

Glad I ran across your video you helped me with your comparison of these scopes. I am looking for a new gun and scope and was indecisive between the Leupold and Swarovski's. It sounds like either one I choose I will be satisfied with and like you my binos are Swarovski so the quality is awesome which makes me lean towards the Z5 and getting the custom turret yet on the other hand it is hard to beat the lifetime warranty that the gold ring VX-5 has compared to the 10 year Z5. I'm not hard on my equipment but you just never now. Do you feel the warranty differences is enough to pick the VX-5 over the Z5?

I noticed the newer Swarovski claims 116 moa adjustment on Amazon. Think this is correct? Also have you had a chance to check out the ballistic turret? Also wandering if you've had a chance to compare Leica scopes to the Swarovski any. Are they much better optically? Is the Swarovski a whole lot better optically than the Leopold? I've been looking for something fairly light and good optically with good tracking for a mountain rifle. Having trouble deciding between a Leupold and the Swarovski. Does either one have any eyepiece movement at all which moves the reticle? Thanks for any input

I think we have the same incoming text tone, I keep hearing the bell, checking but finding no new texts - lol

Hi! Between Swarovski, Leupold, and Vortex, can I ask if you've experienced any wandering zero issues with any of them?

Good work! Thank you

Great video! Which scope rings do you use? Thank you.

Would you go with the z3 4-12 x 50 BT or the vx-5hd 3-15x for a .30-06? They are about the same price

I think I’m going to get the Leupold for my weatherby mk v 6.5-300.. thanks for the knowledge bombs👍😊

What do you think of the vx5 hd 3-15-56 Leupold plant put on my browning xbolt 270 wsm . Would that bring my targets in close to see better ? I’ve mostly used 3-9-50 vxr firedot

After some field use, how do you feel about the Leupold vs the z5? If I don’t care about the zl2 on the Leupold, which would you recommend ?

Have a Swaro Z3 and Warne rings didn’t work. Had to mount with Leupold rings in order to secure scope to receiver.

Great video , I got a Remington 700 SPG 30'06 can you tell me what kind of scope recommend me to buy, thanks go bless you

I bought a savage 22 magnum for $233 at Walmart and I put The Leopold VX5 HD 3 × 15 × 44 scope on it !!! I can't wait to take it out and shoot the gun.. While I'm waiting to find a high end 22 magnum which are hard to come by Is here in Utah.. But eventually one will surface and I'll grab it...

What’s your speed on your mussel loader that you are shooting it around 400yd?

I can get the Vortex for $700 and the Leupold with similar specs for $1100. The swarovski doesn't have and LE discount I can find. At that price range on a semi custom rifle from Shaw in 30-06, what would you go with?

First, great video. I have the Z5 and love it. I'm thinking about the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44. Question for you: The 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Hunter has a 200 Yard Zero specified. What's the impact on aligning scope if I Zero at 100? Do I simply take the math of the rising and dropping bullet from the specs for the 200 Yd Zero? In the northeast where I live, a 200 yard shot is hard to come by. 150 yards is a "sometimes", but most shots are 60 - 120 yards in the woods. No big open plains like in Utah. Thanks.

How did your Leupold scoop performed??

Are those Nightforce Ultralite rings on the VX-5HD?

Wish you would do another video with a tract leupold and say meopta or maven

Thanks for the comparison between those 3 scopes but I think you might be confused on what a 20 moa base does. It simply moves your zero point 20 moa closer to the lower limit on the scope adjustment, giving you an extra 20 moa of elevation. I think the problem you stated about the z5 not having enough adjustment to get past 400 yards on your muzzle loader would be solved with a 20 moa base. Also, any time you run an exposed turret, there's no benefit to setting you zero at 200 yards. Set it at 100 and dial for elevation. But anyway, great video and I hope this helps.

4” at 100 for hunting isn’t bad. I zero at 300 as the highest and lowest is 4”. Then you don’t have to think about adjusting scope unless the shot will be 300+

Looking at a leupold vx6hd with illumination and CDS vs a vortex z5 with BT and illumination. Any thoughts on them?

Do they all have adjustable objective?

What would recommend for a 270 Remington?

Great video, I’ve been looking at these 3 scopes for the past few months. So in your order you would suggest 1. Swarovski 2. Leupold 3. Vortex. Curious, why you decided to put the Leupold on your wife’s 6.5 instead of the Swarovski?

Hi, which would you choose, leupold vx-5hd 3-15x44 cd-zl2 or swarovski z3 3-10x42 or z3 4-12x50 bt, im after better clarity. I hunt around 350-400yards, is the brh working well for hold?

Thanks for sharing your video,what scope would you recommend around $550 -$850 US dollars I have just ordered the Anschutz Model 1761 .17 HMR it’s mainly Rabbits I will be shooting here in the UK.

+Team Backcountry In your opinion does the better glass in the Swarovski compensate for the 25.4 mm maintube vs the 30 mm maintube on the Leupold, all other things being equal? Thanks

This was a great no nonsense video. Leupold also has a no questions asked lifetime product warranty like Vortex.

Without sounding weird, what shirt are you wearing?

Swarovski z8i 2,3-18x56 bt ???

Paid 1600 for my z5 3.5-18 ballistic turret. After 5 seasons it’s lost its elevation tracking. Now the scope is $1300 so there went any of the re sale value after I send it off to get fixed. Now that I’ve had the problem I’ll never trust this scope as I hunt dall sheep, bear and moose with it in Alaska.

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 kzfaq.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!

The Z5 and VX-5hD have about the near same lens quality. i would rate the Z5 a little higher. Both the Z5 and VX-5HD have better glass than the Vortex. When it comes to rifle/scope combo the glass is the deciding factor. While the Z5 has better glass the VX-5HD. The VX-5HD has a 30mm tube while the Z5 has a 1' tube which limits the amount of elevation adjustments. You'd have to upgrade to the Swarovski X5i to get a 30mm tube which retails for close to the $3k range. If you're interested in a long range scope with the adjustment with a 30mm tube and glass that is of higher quality the VX-5HD is the way to go. They retail for $949 at Optics Planet while the Z5 3.5-18X44 retailed for $1299 but has been discontinued. The Razor LH has been replaced by the HD and retails for $1600 to $1900 depending on the zoom and lens size 50mm or 56mm. You'll have to get the Leupold and Vortex side by side to see which has the brighter and clearer optics.

Why is Zeus scopes never mentioned in any comparisons

What kind of muzzle loader do you have what caliber and is it smokeless or black powder

Hunting over 400 yards with a muzzleloader? Sounds pretty wild to me.

Leupold How can I order from Turkey I live in Turkey

Man all I’ve ever hunted with is a 3x9x40 I’m out of my league big time watching this video lol

Vortex ok but not a Leupold. I have a vx5HD 2-10X42 by far the best scope I ever owned. clarity and light gathering ability unsurpassed. I used to thimk a Strike Eagle was a good scope. Boy, I learned fast.

Aren’t you “that guy” from “that game” which became “that movie” ???

I have no use for Vortex as far as I'm concerned they're crap. I bought a Viper 4-12x40 a few years ago and mounted it on my .35 Whelan, I put 10 shots through it sighting it in and the cross hairs blew apart. So I sent it back to Vortex and they sent me a replacement after I mounted it and took out to sight it in this one lasted 8 shots and the same thing happened again the cross hairs blew apart. I sent that one back to Vortex and told I wanted my money back, it took alot of arguing to get my money back but in the end I did. Now I realize that the Viper isn't exactly an expensive scope but to me it wasn't cheap either at well over 400$. I'll stick with Leupold from now on, I've had no problems with any of they're scopes that I've owned.

Some food for thought. I sell all of these optics and can tell you that when comparing them side by side I have NEVER had anyone pick either of the others over the Swarovski. Their actual optics are very noticeably superior. The Z3 and Z5 lines are assembled in the US with Austrian optical components. I own both the Vortex and the Swarovski. The were both on pro deals for me, so I have no "I bought this one so it MUST be better bias" and the Swaro is lights out better.....as it is compared to the Leupolds. I have a problem with Leupold as a company and I will lay it out like this. They trade heavily on their historic reputation and the idea that they are "made in America" while being being straight deceptive. NONE of their products are actually MADE in America......the non-electronic, gold ring products are ASSEMBLED in Oregon and they will NOT disclose where in Asia they get their products from. Knowing that there are only a few optical suppliers that can do the kind of work necessary for something like the VX-5 line I can say comfortably they are made in Japan ....and probably in the same factory as the Razor LHTs (Vortex states Japan directly on their scope). Another crappy thing they do is cut their lifetime warranty to 2 years for anything with electronics, and do NOT think about a claim a day after 2 yrs. They tried to get our optics manager to install a big display this year with "Made in America" plastered everywhere.........I don't appreciate deception as a business practice. The difference between the Z5 and the VX is 300 and the quality upgrade is much greater than that.

So the z5 is outsourced too, even at that price range!!! What a rip..

Razor glass is made state side the viper line glass is made in japan

This is really a personal opinion video. 1. No actual comparison of the clarity of 3 scopes. 2. Made in japan is Not made in China, in what world can you connect these two countries together in terms of manufacturing quality?. Leupold is only assembled in USA, but some parts are actually made in China.

Please !!! A is first, O is second in SWAROVSKI.

Japanese are not just a bit better than China, they’re a lot better! With all said and done, Swarovski is the go to.

Alot like my mono-toned... Sophomore English teacher...

Made in Japan is better than Made in USA

Pronounced Loo-pold not Loo-a-pold or Lee-a-pold. Otherwise very good review.

Why do you have a shaved head?

It saddens me that the skill of stalking is something of the past. SHOOTING is NOT hunting. Respecting the game and the spirit of the HUNT should be paramount.

Japan has some of the best glass in world. Who do you think makes cameras? Nikon? Cannon? Your very biased 😂 I could tell rite away who you were Gona go with