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 Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/09/25 07:12 PM
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jhenderson
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Just picked up a bolt 7.62x39. Need to put something on it without breaking the bank. Should shoot moa out of the box from what they claim but I’d guess it will never see over 100-150 yards. Ideally under 300 since I got a steal on the gun don’t need to offset that on a scope. Will end up suppressed too
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/09/25 07:58 PM
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I love the old VX-1 2-7. I think anything in that magnification range at your price point will make you a happy man.
I don’t know why 2 on the bottom vs 3 is so relevant but it dang sure is, at least for me. If I could only have a 2-5 vs a 3-9 I’d still choose the 2-5.
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/09/25 08:15 PM
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jhenderson
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That was a thought at it is. Haven’t had to buy a scope in years so all the new options out there can cloud the market. Plus I can’t see anywhere near as well as I once did
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/09/25 08:23 PM
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I know at 2x I can follow a steady moving deer at 25 yards, on 3x I can’t so well.
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/10/25 02:01 AM
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I would look more at a 1,2,3 x 10 or 12. The weight and view is negligible but maybe you can zoom some during sight in
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/10/25 02:34 AM
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I really like my vx3 3.5-10. If you're patient, they usually go on sale $100 off 2x a year.
Last edited by unclebubba; 03/10/25 02:36 AM.
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/10/25 02:37 AM
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I’m not in any hurry. So I will and can wait for a deal to come along.
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/10/25 03:25 AM
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2-7 is a waste unless you’re hunting dangerous game. Get more power for only a negligible weight increase.
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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03/10/25 05:51 PM
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Old K-3 Weaver or M8-4X Leupold, and never look back
Beer and whiskey, 'cause you can't drink bacon!!
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Re: Need suggestions on a shorter range scope
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I really like my vx3 3.5-10. If you're patient, they usually go on sale $100 off 2x a year. I think the vx-3 line is discontinued, they are very cheap at Cabelas right now
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