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Offline Deep Forks

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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2010, 02:35:22 AM »

  I have 4 vortex scopes and couldn't be happier.  The glass is crisp and clear. color rendition and quality are excellent.  They also have a unconditional warranty.  Unless it's a loupy vxIII I like the vortex better. :)   :)   

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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2010, 05:15:28 AM »
better class of glass trumps power every day. there is no need for a 50mm scope at 200yds. there are guys that throw down silly groups with open sights at that range. I would personally try to steer a guy to a better 3-9x40ish scope. I think the conquest is the best optics you can get w/o spending a pile, the 4200 is the best bang orthe buck, and the luey is nice for guys like jamie, who want to add turrets (recomended over a reticle). ziess also can add turrets, but more $$

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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #17 on: August 11, 2010, 11:05:07 PM »
Looks I am going to be the first:

NIKON.. look.. and comapare.. if you see any difference at all.. it will only be one place.. the price tag! Same warranty, just as clear of optics and the BDC is better viewing in my humble opinion than the Boone and Crocket.

My call: Nikon Monarch 3-12x42 SF

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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #18 on: August 11, 2010, 11:32:00 PM »
The original poster still has never come back and said what the scope is to be used for, and what kind of rifle it will be mounted on, so I still cannot answer the question. Again, is this for a squirrel gun, an elephant gun, or something in between?

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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #19 on: August 16, 2010, 08:00:40 AM »
leupold vx II

Bad thing about scopes you buy a cheap one it will eventually come back to ruin your day.

Joe

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Another vote for the VXII
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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #20 on: August 16, 2010, 03:44:07 PM »
Looks I am going to be the first:

NIKON..

My call: Nikon Monarch 3-12x42 SF
+1, this would definitely get the job done for anything up to and past 300yrds... paper or game
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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #21 on: August 21, 2010, 11:42:51 AM »
Leupold and Nikon are both good choices, but recently I picked up a Nitrex TR One 3x9x42 for $170.00 shipped.  I really am happy with the purchase.  I got it on ebay brand new from a gun store back east.  They originally came out at $299.00, but now are available around $200.00.  They are made by ATK, which is Federal, Weaver, etc. 
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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #22 on: August 21, 2010, 12:47:25 PM »
I own nikon and Leupolds and recently bought a zeiss conquest on sale at cabelas for $399 and that is the best scope i have ever looked through...especially for the price. they are still on sale right now too, both my parents even got em!

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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #23 on: August 21, 2010, 09:34:52 PM »
Thanks everyone. I think he has decided on the leupold vx II

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Re: recommend a scope
« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2010, 09:11:12 AM »
Good choice

 


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