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08/03/16 06:35 PM
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mason15
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Just purchased a TC Venture .270 for hunting trying decide which scope to mount on it trying to stay under $400
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Re: Suggestions
[Re: mason15]
#6393617
08/03/16 09:54 PM
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booradley
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Go to a store with a large selection of scopes. Look through a bunch in your price range. Some of them will appear more clear to your eyes. I would pick the one that is most clear, don't worry about the brand. If two or more different brands are equal then you might ask for opinions. Make sure the scopes are set on the same power and that you adjust the ocular on each scope so the reticle appears sharp. IMO a 3-9 or 3.5-10 with a 40MM objective will work for the vast majority of hunting situations, unless you are going after prairie dogs. Reticle is a matter of personal preference.
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Re: Suggestions
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#6393642
08/03/16 10:11 PM
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jhenderson
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Academy has the zeiss terra on sale. Pretty decent glass
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Re: Suggestions
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#6393652
08/03/16 10:19 PM
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Brother in-law
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Zeiss terras are no Bueno. Terrible in low light
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Re: Suggestions
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#6393686
08/03/16 10:41 PM
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jhenderson
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Never used one just saw them for $229 yesterday
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Re: Suggestions
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#6393725
08/03/16 11:06 PM
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Brother in-law
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Probably not even worth that. Worst new scope I've seen
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Re: Suggestions
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#6393922
08/04/16 01:33 AM
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RiverRider
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I'd look for a used VX- or Vari-X III in a 3.5-10x. Great scopes.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Suggestions
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#6393923
08/04/16 01:34 AM
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RiverRider
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I'd also go with a dual dovetail mount and rings.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Suggestions
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#6394212
08/04/16 11:41 AM
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Drop Tine
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Check the samplelist at SWFA
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Re: Suggestions
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#6394254
08/04/16 12:31 PM
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eneat1119
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^^^^
Just got a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 for $350 on SWFAs sample list. Demo A so practically NIB. Normally goes for $469. Can't beat that!
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Re: Suggestions
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#6394376
08/04/16 02:05 PM
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Bbear
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the 3-9x40 size would be my suggestion. As for brands, wow, does that open a can of worms. Some I've had in that price range that I would have again: Minox Vortex Burris Bushnell
These just to name a few. Some I've had that I would NOT have again: Simmons Tasco Any of the no-name cheapo crap
The suggestion to check out SWFA's sample list is a good one as is keeping an eye out on the trading post here.
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Re: Suggestions
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#6394378
08/04/16 02:05 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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^^^^
Just got a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 for $350 on SWFAs sample list. Demo A so practically NIB. Normally goes for $469. Can't beat that! I've got two of these scopes. Pretty darn good for the price point. I don't have them on hunting rifles, but I think they would be fine for that unless you're hunting thick stuff with extremely close shots.
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Re: Suggestions
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#6395236
08/05/16 01:41 AM
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mason15
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Any opinions on the Zeiss Conguest 3-9x40?
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Re: Suggestions
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#6395252
08/05/16 01:50 AM
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syncerus
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Any opinions on the Zeiss Conguest 3-9x40? The base Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 from EuroOptic for $329 is a **great** scope. I have one and it compares very well to the competition.
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Re: Suggestions
[Re: mason15]
#6395472
08/05/16 10:37 AM
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booradley
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Any opinions on the Zeiss Conguest 3-9x40? Fantastic scope for the money.
Don’t roll those bloodshot eyes at me.
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Re: Suggestions
[Re: mason15]
#6395527
08/05/16 12:28 PM
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WileyCoyote
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Recently saw a Crossfire II 4x12x44 at CameraLand for $140 on their demo deal, for a low cost functional scope with a lifetime no fault warranty. CL also had a selection of Minox ZA3 3x9's at $150, including a 3x9x50 that'd be worth looking at in that price range. I'd also find a set of steel Warne Rings for that Venture, and change out the aluminium Weaver bases for some steel ones too. Ron
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Re: Suggestions
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#6407017
08/14/16 12:35 AM
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C.K.
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I like Bushnells affordable scopes.
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