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Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
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11/30/16 08:04 AM
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TexFlip
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Need to outfit a Tikka T3X CTR 6.5 creedmoor with a scope for a Christmas present. Trying to stay under $2000 for rifle and scope or pretty close. South Texas deer rifle. 300 yard max. Old man eyes.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
#6565176
11/30/16 11:50 AM
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RiverRider
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VX-6s are on sale...Midsouth, I believe. Many under $1000.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
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11/30/16 02:18 PM
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The VX-6 are very good ...there CDS system works especially if you hunt a similar area with out major changes in elevation....camera land had there meopta meopro 3.5x10 on for $350...it is a great scope for that money. With a grand to spend there are many options today...
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
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11/30/16 02:29 PM
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ccoker
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LRHS 3-12x44
Nothing even comes close
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
#6565606
11/30/16 04:26 PM
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RedSnake
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I used to run a Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-10x56 on my CTR before I moved to Mil/mil. It is fantastic in low light and the illum dot is nice.
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
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11/30/16 04:29 PM
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MacDaddy21
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I believe the Burris XTR ii 3-15x50 can be found for under 1000. Currently looking at one for my 6.5 creed AR10 but really want the Steiner t5xi 3-15x50. Also a great scope but a bit more than $1000, although you can find some for only a few hundred more on snipershide.
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
#6565623
11/30/16 04:31 PM
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RiverRider
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Why would you need turrets when the max range is going to be 300 yards??
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
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11/30/16 04:44 PM
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ccoker
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I can get you a great deal on a Steiner.. I have the 3-15 on my 6.5 and run the 1-5 on my 556 I recommended the LHRS because of the under 1K (and I have a 3-12 and a 4.5-18 illuminated) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p7jeoIF7oo
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
#6565664
11/30/16 05:00 PM
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Ccoker, I'm sure it's a great scope. I have to believe, though, that precision turrets are not cheap and certainly not free. For a conventional scope that's not going to be dialed routinely I would want to have more value in the glass itself.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
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11/30/16 05:01 PM
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RiverRider
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...but an illuminated reticle ain't a bad idea at all!
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
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11/30/16 07:02 PM
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for a meat and taters hunting rifle used under 300 yards, it's hard to beat a Trijicon Accupoint 3-9. They have great glass, no turrets to worry about, and I've always found the illumination method to be extremely useful for hunting. It always seems to be the right brightness no matter the conditions, and you don't have to mess with batteries. And well under your budget.
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
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11/30/16 08:42 PM
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ccoker
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I tell you that the LRHS has OUTSTANDING glass...
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: ccoker]
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12/01/16 12:08 AM
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I tell you that the LRHS has OUTSTANDING glass...
Yes and tell me where you are buying for under a grand...last one I bought was $1020.... Ed
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
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12/01/16 12:34 AM
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ccoker
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I don't pay retail and was thinking you could get them under a grand..
I had one and a Nightforce NSX 2.5-10x42 out last year hunting and was shocked to see that the Bushnell had better glass.. damned good glass
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
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12/01/16 02:03 PM
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I sure wish I knew where I could fondle the 18x lrhsi and knew what the street price is.
I dang sure wouldn't spend extra on a txi over a xtr. I don't see the price difference.
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
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12/01/16 02:09 PM
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I sure wish I knew where I could fondle the 18x lrhsi and knew what the street price is.
I dang sure wouldn't spend extra on a txi over a xtr. I don't see the price difference. If you are in the San Antonio/Austin...hill country, you could shoot mine. I have 2.... Street price is 1175 to 1300.... Ed
Last edited by 505ed; 12/01/16 02:11 PM.
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
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12/01/16 02:27 PM
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A good ol SWFA SS 3-9x42 with HD glass would be nice.
They are around 600. Personally, I like have turrets on my rifle even if I'm just Shooting out to 300 yard. I can dial is I want or is the Mil reticle so I know exactly where it's hitting.
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Re: Sub $1000 Scope for CTR
[Re: TexFlip]
#6571593
12/05/16 01:03 AM
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ccoker
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Last edited by ccoker; 12/05/16 01:03 AM.
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