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Looking for new Scope
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02/03/16 08:17 PM
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cjconley
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Gonna be hunting a new lease with potential shots of 250-300 yards. Looking for any and all suggestions on a good scope. Will be shooting a .308.
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/03/16 08:37 PM
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syncerus
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It might help to know the rifle. Sticking a big scope on a light carry rifle is nasty and watching scope weight on a 12 lb rifle is pointless.
NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/03/16 08:44 PM
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For hunting I love the Leupold vx3 2.5-8x36 fine duplex. The duplex should take you out close to 300 on the bottom hash mark on a 200y zero.
If you want something more versatile but only a little heavier, I like the Viper PST 2.5-10x44mm SFP.
Deep pockets, I like the vx6 line.
Last edited by Gravytrain; 02/03/16 08:46 PM.
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/03/16 10:25 PM
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Cjconley- How much are you willing to spend on optics? Depending on your shooting experience too, you might want to consider a range finder as well.
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/03/16 11:25 PM
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cjconley
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Yes, definitely thought about range finder. I am very comfortable out to 200 yrds. Gonna need to stretch my comfort level out before start of season.
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/03/16 11:41 PM
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How much money are you wanting to spend on the scope?
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/03/16 11:44 PM
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cabosandinh
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ZEISS Terra 4-12x50 with RZ8 reticle is not very expensive
has hashmarks for distance up to 800 yds
good for hunting and banging steel and still be under $600
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/04/16 12:01 AM
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Zeiss terras really suck in low light. They are not the old conquest
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/04/16 12:34 AM
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Leupold, Nikon, Burris, or Vortex are good scopes for the price. I lean towards larger objective lenses like 50mm, this allows for higher levels of light gathering in low illumination conditions. Sometimes stores will carry combo deals with scopes & rangefinders.
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/04/16 12:37 AM
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You can get a Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14 for $300. If there's a better scope at that price, I don't know what it is.
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/04/16 04:37 AM
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No doubt about the AR crap, just damn shame hunters don't have self control and knowledge
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Re: Looking for new Scope
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02/04/16 08:17 AM
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Look through several different brands in your price range and get the one you see best out of. I don't see the need to go above 9X-10X maximum magnification.
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