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New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/29/19 02:42 AM
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I got lucky and won’t a bull barrel 17hmr with thumbhole stock. I want to find a reasonable scope for shooting rabbits, foxes and other small game from a mule or ranger. It’s been a long time since I didn’t any shopping for a scope so I’m asking for recommendations. Trying to stay around 250 but may can stretch that some.... what would you consider and why?
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/29/19 12:52 PM
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SWFA has their fixed 6x and 10x on sale right now for $199. Those scopes have a lot of features that many will never use though. If you don’t have interest in shooting longer range these scopes are nothing special. They would be perfect on a 22 or 17 for someone who wants to account for bullet drop and or wind.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/29/19 02:00 PM
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Leupold VX Freedoms are about $200-$250. Great company that with a no questions warranty. There are a lot of different power choices.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/29/19 05:45 PM
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Check out Primary Arms, for the price they are pretty good scopes.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/29/19 09:55 PM
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Hard to be a Leupold 3X9. Congratulations on the rifle and best of luck.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/29/19 10:50 PM
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Leupold VX Freedoms are about $200-$250. Great company that with a no questions warranty. There are a lot of different power choices. this
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/29/19 11:55 PM
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SWFA 3-15 FFP - no-brainer
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/30/19 01:22 AM
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t george
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Thanks for the responses. I always seem to get good service out of the few Leupold scopes I have or have had in the past. May just stay with them. I really don’t know much about the swfa brand of scopes, but I will spend some time researching them.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/30/19 02:07 AM
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Midway has Leopold's at 30 percent off with free shipping.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/30/19 03:42 AM
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SWFA has their fixed 6x and 10x on sale right now for $199. Those scopes have a lot of features that many will never use though. If you don’t have interest in shooting longer range these scopes are nothing special. They would be perfect on a 22 or 17 for someone who wants to account for bullet drop and or wind. This.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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11/30/19 02:00 PM
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At that price point, I'd check out the best Burris on Midway USA, or Natchez Shooters Supply I could find. It may be a model from 2 years ago but quality and clarity to me, Burris hard to beat at that price.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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12/02/19 12:20 AM
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SWFA 3-15 FFP - no-brainer Very interested in this scope. I'm not familiar with this brand, but read nice reviews. Anything better that compares in the sub $500 range?
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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12/02/19 01:16 AM
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scottfromdallas
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SWFA 3-15 FFP - no-brainer Very interested in this scope. I'm not familiar with this brand, but read nice reviews. Anything better that compares in the sub $500 range? Not for the $399 it's currently on sale for. The brand has a stellar reputation for durability and mechanical reliability. https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-3-15x42-tactical-rifle-scope-3.html?___SID=U
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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12/02/19 02:44 AM
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Yes. I have both and bought that one for that price at Natchez. Well worth the extra for the glass, zero stop, illumination and 10 mils per rotation.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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12/02/19 04:24 AM
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No worries I’m learning and looking too.... might save another couple hundred and buy later... you know, “ buy one cry once.”
learn something new everyday and you will have never wasted a day.
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Re: New gun, New caliber for me, need scope ideas...
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12/02/19 05:21 AM
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“Buy once, cry once” can get out of hand. Was discussing a Kahles tonight. For a “little more... “
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