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What scope would you buy?
« on: March 25, 2009, 09:05:13 PM »
If you were to go out and buy a new scope for a 30-06 in the 200-350 price range what would you buy and why? 

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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2009, 09:08:34 PM »
easy, leupold! for the quality, price and warranty! and I have a sweet hook up for you!

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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2009, 09:08:55 PM »
leupold vxII 3-9x40 because it's american made and the warranty is top notch.

about $299 i think. thats what is on my 30-06 currently.
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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2009, 09:10:04 PM »
Leupold
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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2009, 09:10:39 PM »
100%   :yeah:

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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2009, 09:15:03 PM »
 :yeah:

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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2009, 09:16:20 PM »
http://www.nikonhunting.com/riflescopes-monarch-monarch-4-16x50sf.html

I have several Nikon scopes and have not had a single issue with any of them. Sharp, bright,
durable and in your range :twocents:
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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 09:30:52 PM »
There is a Pentax lightseeker in the classifieds for $225 they sell for around $600.My Friend had one and they are very clear there warranty is just like Leupold.

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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2009, 08:12:12 AM »
All of the top brand names make a great scope, I like Nikon, Sightron and Weaver(V series best bang for the buck).  I have a couple of leupolds and they are good but it is the only scope that I've ever had to use the warrenty.  If I were to scope a 30-06 for deer and elk now I'd look at a 1.5x6x42, 2x7, 2.5x8 or 3x9.  I like having a larger FOV on the bottom end and 6x to 9x is plenty for long shots on big game.

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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2009, 08:22:36 AM »
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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2009, 09:14:32 AM »
Your money?  Leupold.

My money?...Bushnell Elite 4200 ($249), Nikon Team Primos ($199), Zeiss Conquest($350)
All of the scopes I listed have VX3 quality glass and better construction....Less likely to need to use the warranty.
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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2009, 12:49:10 PM »
Bushnell Elite, Nikon, Leupold, Burris, maybe even look at the new Vortex scopes.

They are all excellent scopes
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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2009, 12:51:47 PM »
My money?...Bushnell Elite 4200 ($249),  Zeiss Conquest($350)
All of the scopes I listed have VX3 quality glass and better construction....Less likely to need to use the warranty.

I like these 2

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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2009, 01:31:44 PM »
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Re: What scope would you buy?
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2009, 02:07:19 PM »
leopold. i have the VXII 3-9x50 wide duplex and really like it.

 


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