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Tactical scope?
« on: September 09, 2009, 06:15:14 PM »
Howdy
I am looking at getting a new Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243 for (semi) long range coyotes.  I would like to put a decent tactical type scope on top but have been archery hunting for so long that I have no idea what to look for anymore.  What would you suggest that I check out for under $700 or so?
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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 07:59:26 AM »
Used Leupold mark IV.  Should be able to pick up a dandy for $700.

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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 08:06:41 AM »
Just got rid of a 4x-16X yesterday. I traded it back to the guy I got it from for a Butt load of .45 acp ammo

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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 09:53:37 AM »
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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2009, 10:41:25 AM »
www.24hourcampfire.com is a great resource for used stuff too.
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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2009, 04:08:14 PM »
Thanks folks, I'll check them out!

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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2009, 04:08:21 PM »
Check out Nightforce scopes.  www.nightforcescopes.com

These are the ultimate scope for long range.  If you want to reach out and touch a coyote at 700-1000rds plus I would go with this.  They also have their benchrest designs available.

If your shooting 100-300yrd....then do a good comparison.  Look through several scopes...even of the same make and model.  I would recommend doing this when the sun is just rising or setting.

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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2009, 04:11:25 PM »
I am most interested in a scope for shots 300-600+ yards.  I'm not sure that I trust a .243 much farther than 600 yards.

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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2009, 08:27:29 PM »
polarbear,

not sure if its tactical or not but for 699$...u get the magnification to kill yotes at 600m and BDC reticle for drop down references...

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0048268712835a&navCount=3&podId=0048268&parentId=cat601569&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat602006-cat601569&catalogCode=IK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601569&hasJS=true

ps- this scope ANGERS Jackelope....

its my new scope on my 300 win mag Long Range hunting gun!

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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2009, 04:32:29 PM »
Sweet.  My plans of buying a new rifle are now on hold for a bit.  I have to shell out 6-8 grand in dental work for my youngest daughter.  Thanks for all the help folks!

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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2009, 06:47:45 PM »
Another thought for you is to buy a vxIII and have Leupold build you a turret out to 600 yards.  Should be under $700. 

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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2009, 08:45:22 PM »
That is a great idea.  I will check into that.  I have a VXIII 4.5x14 that I had the factory put extra heavy duplexes in and got it back within a week for pretty reasonable.  Thanks for the idea!

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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2009, 06:38:54 PM »
Oh man, you could have had a TMR reticle put in it for the same price, and had the scope you wanted! Even have custom knobs built for it. Luppy does some great things.

NXS-Hunter, i'd put my Schmidt up against your nightforce any day!  :P 
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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2009, 11:11:36 PM »
Oh man, you could have had a TMR reticle put in it for the same price, and had the scope you wanted! Even have custom knobs built for it. Luppy does some great things.

NXS-Hunter, i'd put my Schmidt up against your nightforce any day!  :P 
start at 1800 yards  :hello:


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Re: Tactical scope?
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2009, 03:18:49 PM »
Keep your feelers out, PolarBear.  I just picked up a VXL 4.5-14x50 BC reticle in mint condition for $450 last night!  Another buddy picked up the same scope in the 56mm long range in mint condition for $600 a week ago.  The deals are out there!

 


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