Should I replace this Weatherby Scope?

TWalker

I recently bought a Weatherby rifle in .240 caliber. It has an old German variable powered Weatherby scope on it that has the crosshairs that move off-center when adjusted. I was thinking about replacing it with a newer Leupold variable. What is your opinion of these old Weatherby scopes? Thanks for any replies.

turtles11756

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MIKE WISKEY

I've owned a couple, never thought much of them. they are useable but nothing special.

22hipower

+1 for MIKE WHISKEY'S response. I've had several and either got them on a Weatherby or bought them to put on a Weatherby. Eventually changed them out on the rifles I use. You might want to keep the Weatherby scope if you're keeping the rifle from a collector perspective as the Weatherby scope might enhance the overall value somewhat. The Weatherby Supreme scopes (made in AsiaPac somewhere; probably Japan) seemed better than the German Imperial models although some might argue about that I suppose. The rifle looks great; enjoy.

Grasshopper

nice rifle[:)]...put another scope on it and get that one repaired. A w'by just "looks" good with their scope on it..imo..nambu

Herschel

That early Weatherby scope does not have the constantly centered crosshairs that are found on more modern scopes. It is not in need of repair. Rifle scopes, like automobile tires and engines have been improved over the years.

stevecrea

TW:

That is a very nice 240. I can see that it has the checkered bolt, which is an attractive addition.

I have had a lefthand Mark V Deluxe in 240 since 1975, and it has been a great rifle. Hope you like yours.

TWalker

Thanks for your replies. I think I will put either a Leupold 3-9x50 or a Pecar Berlin variable I own on this rifle for hunting, and keep the Weatherby scope in case I ever sell the rifle. The rifle is German made, like the scope, and it does make a nice outfit. However, I don't like non-centered crosshair and the parallex adjustment requires removing one of the caps on top.