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 Scope for .243
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05/26/17 12:03 AM
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FishFrank
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I have narrowed my choices to these three scopes for a .243:
- Leupold VX1 3x9x40 $165....this was to my eye the clearest in this price range at Academy. Could tell no difference in the store between it and a VX2.
-Bushnell Elite 3500 3x9x40 $169 with 25% rebate. Have not found one to look through but have a 3200 and have been satisfied. Have used warranty one time on binoculars and they were awesome in my experience.
-The old style Weaver Grand Slam 2x10x40 reduced to $150. Have read nothing but good reviews but have not found one to look through.
Just looking for opinions on these three to help with the decision.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 12:41 AM
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duckhunter175
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Can't go wrong with a Gold Ring.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 12:47 AM
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Erny
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Any of those are good inexpensive scopes. You said you like the Leo why not go with that? As a bonus it's made in the USA.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 01:04 AM
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jhenderson
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Go with what you like. The Opinions will go everywhere. Of those I'd choose the vx1 or save and spend a little more on better.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 01:08 AM
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VX1 is a great choice. You picked three of the best in that price range. Maybe the three best.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 01:50 AM
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rickym
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I agree with the vx1 
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 04:11 AM
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FishFrank
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I like the VX1 and the price. But the Bushnell would be in the $120 neighborhood after rebate. This model Grand Slam used to go for $400 back in the day and was considered on par with higher end scopes. So its all got me flip flopping.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 12:16 PM
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TxHunter80
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The Grand Slam is allot of scope for that price.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 12:27 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Grand Slam. 2-10 is better than 3-9, and it's the most scope for the money.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: Pitchfork Predator]
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05/26/17 01:54 PM
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FishFrank
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That is kind of my thinking too. I was hoping someone would talk me into the Weaver. What will i do with my free time once i buy one? I love to research things to death before i buy.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 02:07 PM
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Well, the ammunition to use should keep you occupied on the research front. It's the biggest topic on the THF. 
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 02:45 PM
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That is kind of my thinking too. I was hoping someone would talk me into the Weaver. What will i do with my free time once i buy one? I love to research things to death before i buy. You can join the rest of us in arguing which is more effective, the .308 or the .30-06. Or maybe it was whether the .25-06 was better than the .270. Or maybe it was whether the 6.5 Creedmoor was better than a .270. Or maybe it was why the 7mm-08 was better than the 6.5 Creedmoor. Anyway, you get the point. 
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 02:52 PM
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FishFrank
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Yeah i have been creeping here for over a decade. Maybe i should start arguing with you guys
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 05:28 PM
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Wilhunt
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All good scopes, grand Slam is interesting.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 06:01 PM
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Yeah i have been creeping here for over a decade. Maybe i should start arguing with you guys The possibilities are endless.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/T84Bps5.jpg) "Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 06:20 PM
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Bought a Weaver Grand Slam and returned it. Looked like crap next to the Leupolds. I have no experience with the Bushnells, but lots of experience with Leupolds...so Im biased..... 
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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05/26/17 10:15 PM
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FishFrank
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Ordered the Grand Slam. Seems like a good gamble to take.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: RiverRider]
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05/27/17 02:22 AM
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Yeah i have been creeping here for over a decade. Maybe i should start arguing with you guys The possibilities are endless. No joke.... OP: I don't think you could go wrong with any of the options you listed. Hope you like the weaver!
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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06/04/17 07:55 PM
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FishFrank
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I received the Weaver Grand Slam and have it mounted on a model 7 .243. Optically, this is the best scope I have owned. So far I have to say you cannot go wrong for 149.99. Have not shot it yet so can't speak for that yet.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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06/04/17 09:45 PM
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I'm glad things worked out for you.
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Re: Scope for .243
[Re: FishFrank]
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11/03/17 06:44 AM
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James US
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Any of those are good inexpensive scopes. I like VX. But, you should choose scope you like.
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