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 Scope Advice for new setup
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10/28/20 01:32 AM
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TijuanaTom
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Little background...
Looking at getting a new setup, and would appreciate any advice/comments from the THF braintrust. Been deer hunting my whole life, roughly 24 years...i'm currently 34. I've always used base level rifles in 243 & 273 from remington and savage, with what i always considered mid/low level optics like Monarch Prostaff & Buckmaster. Got the job done, but want to upgrade.
Looking at a new setup, and strongly considering a 7mm-08 from Bergara. What would be your suggestions in choice of scope in the $700 - $1000 price range. Would be used almost 100% for whitetail in Texas with expectations to pass down to my son.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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10/28/20 02:12 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Leupold VX5-HD, 3-15x44. I have one, my favorite all time hunting scope. Has performed perfectly for three pretty rough years so far. Light gathering will get you in trouble if you're not careful, it's that good.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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10/28/20 02:18 AM
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603Country
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Yup! VX5 HD 3-15 CDS with fire dot. Ya got to get the fire dot. Love the fire dot.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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10/28/20 03:02 AM
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wp75169
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Exactly what they said. And get the firedot.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: 603Country]
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10/28/20 03:12 AM
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DocHorton
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Yup! VX5 HD 3-15 CDS with fire dot. Ya got to get the fire dot. Love the fire dot. x4
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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10/28/20 03:17 AM
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Tactical Cowboy
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That VX5 looks like a helluva hunting scope. I haven't looked through one, but the burris veracity seems like a good option around $500.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
#8027106
10/28/20 10:49 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Leupold VX5-HD, 3-15x44. I have one, my favorite all time hunting scope. Has performed perfectly for three pretty rough years so far. Light gathering will get you in trouble if you're not careful, it's that good. There's one for sale in classified section, worth a look.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: DocHorton]
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10/28/20 11:43 AM
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snake oil
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Yup! VX5 HD 3-15 CDS with fire dot. Ya got to get the fire dot. Love the fire dot. x4 x5
"You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas".
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: snake oil]
#8027207
10/28/20 12:28 PM
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cheetah577
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Yup! VX5 HD 3-15 CDS with fire dot. Ya got to get the fire dot. Love the fire dot. x4 x5 x6
God bless John Wayne!
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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10/28/20 01:42 PM
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TijuanaTom
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Dang! Pretty much unanimous. Thanks for all the replies
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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10/28/20 01:51 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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They all look good inside the store. The VX5-HD is great that last 2 minutes of legal shooting light, and even a little later. (for pigs of course). I've had deer at 100 yards, and couldn't put horns on 'em. Through this scope you can count their points and make a judgement on the rack.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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10/29/20 01:11 AM
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TijuanaTom
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done deal. appreciate all the feeback ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2020/10/full-22086-260994-62562458460__5a654160_4965_4b5f_bca1_2ace5f7c1ff0.jpg)
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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10/29/20 02:03 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Good choice. I have the CDS dials on three Leupolds. Once you settle on ammo, they're great and have worked well for me.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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12/20/20 10:07 PM
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Take a wild guess at what I'm going to say, as a old dinosaur you won't be sorry.
B Holt
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: 603Country]
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12/23/20 01:56 AM
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Ed Jr.
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Yup! VX5 HD 3-15 CDS with fire dot. Ya got to get the fire dot. Love the fire dot. $1,235.00 Ouch
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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12/23/20 02:01 AM
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Ed Jr.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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12/23/20 02:02 AM
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pertnear
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Meopta in the power range of your choice. Great glass for the money.
"Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” - George Orwell
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
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12/24/20 01:26 AM
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scottfromdallas
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OP already bought a scope.
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Re: Scope Advice for new setup
[Re: TijuanaTom]
#8147301
01/28/21 10:20 PM
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Trophy Snipe Hunter
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I had the same question as the OP and found this thread to be very helpful. Picked up a VX5HD 3-15 CDS with fire dot today.
“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.” - Seneca
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