Leupold Crossbones or Hawkw XB30

dmini · Post by **dmini** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:26 pm

I'm sure that this has been covered before, but looking for opinions on putting either a Leupold crossbones scope or Hawke XB30 on a Matrix 355. Worried about seeing hash marks on the crossbone in lowlight. Any suggestions or opinions appreciated. Thanks.

otisbrazwell · Post by **otisbrazwell** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:46 pm

I had the crossbones and all of the Excalibur scopes ended up with a hawke 1.5- 5x32 with the 1" tube ($225 )..crossbones is nice but it don't light up..hawke here to stay

deerman41 · Post by **deerman41** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:57 pm

Highly recommend XB30, crosshairs are like plus marks and the brightness is adjustable. IMO best xbow scope available. very good in low light, you will want to turn it down on low in low light or it will be too bright.

foofoo · Post by **foofoo** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:48 pm

both good scopes. if you feel you need a lighted scope go for the XB30. i found the glass ok but not as good as the Leupold and its heavy. the Leupold is longer but lighter. the light gathering issue shouldnt be a problem for most scopes dawn to dusk at 0-35 yards. i could use a Varizone during legal hunting hours.

wildcatter · Post by **wildcatter** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:17 pm

I "HAD" a crossbones,,,,, I do use 2- XB-30's,,,, hands down best for my hunting,,, the XB-30 Pro I prefer the 2nd generation for hunting in snow,,,

and prefer the newest 3rd Generation for any other time.

Hard to photograph as they are much sharper and clearer than these photos show,,, just for reticle difference between the two, some don't like the circle reticle but on snow with the red illumination I think it's the best reticle I have in them conditions,,, JMHO

otisbrazwell · Post by **otisbrazwell** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:12 pm

the xb1 hawke1.5-5x32 ir sr weighs 3.5 oz less than the 30 cost less and the optics are just as good..maybe second generation I don't know when I bought it this spring I had to wait some..price has dropped a little..just a thought try them both..merry christmas

bob watkins · Post by **bob watkins** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:33 am

i need a scope that lights up for the money hawkes seem to be the one for me xb30 pro i have a leupold with a fire dot more money awesome scope i believe you do have to try different ones to see what clear for you with eye problems some scopes for just dont work

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