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Rifle scope opinions. Looking for a new one!
« on: September 12, 2011, 03:54:58 PM »
Hey fellas, I'm looking into buying a new scope for my .270 and was curious as to any opinions of some good scopes out there. My dad has a Weaver that I really like, and I've been using a Leupold, but wanted to shop around a bit first. So any advice is appreciated! Thanks!

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Re: Rifle scope opinions. Looking for a new one!
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2011, 03:56:08 PM »
what is your budget?

What magnification do you want?

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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2011, 03:57:34 PM »
What's wrong with the Leupy your using now?

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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2011, 04:39:58 PM »
I have a redfield with the range finder. Great optics. Around $200 for 4x12.
It is all of a question of how much you are willing to spend. Look at some of those with 30mm tubes. I saw some for around 2 grand.
Usually the question you need to answer is are you a good shot. If you are, then skys the limit. If not, an expensive scope is not going to help much.
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Re: Rifle scope opinions. Looking for a new one!
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2011, 04:44:55 PM »
It's hard to beat a Leupold VX-II in the 3-9x40. They go for right around $300. Or, look at Cabelas, they have the Bushnell 4200 in the same thing for $199 right now. It's a discontinued model that a year ago was selling for $300, and even at that price it was a good scope for the money. Those are the two I'd be looking at.

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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2011, 05:31:09 PM »
I put a Leupold VX-3   3.5-10x40 on my 270wsm.  Nice! 

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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2011, 05:31:23 PM »
It's hard to beat a Leupold VX-II in the 3-9x40. They go for right around $300.
It looks like there's one for sale in the classifieds right now for $200.
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« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2011, 05:41:35 PM »
Have to say I like the Nikons  :twocents:
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« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2011, 09:13:43 PM »
I have had a lot of good experiences with the Leupold VXII in 3-9x40, that's what my primary rifle wears. Leupold's customer service is second to none. If you don't have $300 to spend a good Redfield can be had in 3-9x40 for around $200 and I hear they are all but impossible to beat for the money. If you want to go cheaper still, a BSA can be had for about $100. They are not high end scopes by any means, but they are definatly good enough to be useful and represent a good value for the money. I would however recomend 50mm objectives on the cheaper scopes like the BSAs, as it helps overcome some of the deficiencies of the cheaper glass.

There are plenty of other good scopes out there, but those are my recomendations in the $300, $200, and $100 dollar ranges. Anything more expensive, look to someone else as a lowly bodyman cannot afford Zeiss or Swarcovski optics. Hope this was somewhat helpful.

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« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2011, 10:54:32 PM »
i just recently picked up a BSA 3x9x40 with illuminated mil dot reticle (RGB) for about 80 bucks from big 5 sporting goods.
http://www.bsaoptics.com/scope.aspx?productID=313

I put 5 shots into about a 2 inch pattern at 160 yards (laying prone).
Im using a double dove tail scope mount for it. Rock solid, and with a 4 inch eye relief its really nice to use.
The illuminated reticle scope are too bright and distracting in low light, but the mil dot is perfect for all light levels even in broad daylight.

So far I love this scope on my check/mauser .270.

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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2011, 11:04:10 PM »
so u buy a chitty scope cause your not a good shot?? and a spendy one cause u can shoot? I buy a good scope so it doesnt FAIL! nothing worse than having a crappy scope that gets knocked of from recoil or a fall

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« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2011, 11:45:52 PM »
Thanks everyone!
The leupy I have now is an older one that came on the gun when I bought and and surprisingly it does get knocked off pretty easy. I love Leupold so I'll check into the newer ones, I kinda figured they would get a good review. I like the one I have just want to update a little bit. The 2-300 dollar range is perfect, I was looking 3-9 or 10, maybe 12 if I wanted to push it but don't think its really all that necessary. So you guys nailed it, thanks again. 

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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2011, 12:00:02 AM »
so u buy a chitty scope cause your not a good shot?? and a spendy one cause u can shoot? I buy a good scope so it doesnt FAIL! nothing worse than having a crappy scope that gets knocked of from recoil or a fall

Heh, well Id love a swarovski, but dont have the cash,.. and yeah I guess, after not shooting a single hunting rifle for over 20 years, I think thats not bad for an old fart wearing glasses on his first box of shells. :chuckle:

As far as BSA being a good or bad scope, well thats up to each person. I love the scope thus far. I found some bushnell's  and leupolds I didnt like as much and they were 2 or 3 times as much. For me if it put dinner on the table its good enough. Besides if I got a clean 100 yard shot where I live, it would be a lucky day.

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« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2011, 12:38:31 AM »
It's hard to beat a Leupold VX-II in the 3-9x40. They go for right around $300.
It looks like there's one for sale in the classifieds right now for $200.

If I was in the market for a new scope I'd be all over that.  A used leupold is like a used $20 bill, it's still worth the $20 it was when it was new...


 

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Re: Rifle scope opinions. Looking for a new one!
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2011, 12:41:42 AM »
Thanks everyone!
The leupy I have now is an older one that came on the gun when I bought and and surprisingly it does get knocked off pretty easy. I love Leupold so I'll check into the newer ones, I kinda figured they would get a good review. I like the one I have just want to update a little bit. The 2-300 dollar range is perfect, I was looking 3-9 or 10, maybe 12 if I wanted to push it but don't think its really all that necessary. So you guys nailed it, thanks again. 

Send it in to Leupy and they will fix it or replace it at no cost to you.

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« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2011, 04:11:22 AM »
I just replaced the scope on my rifle this year. After a long hard look went with the Nikon Buckmaster. 4.5x14X40 with the BDC recticle. I love the scope, and after taxes and shipping it was still under $300 to my door.

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« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2011, 05:02:15 AM »
 You can send in that old Leupold to get it fixed if it gets 'knocked off' easily. Might be a simple fix or they might just ship you a brand new one! It takes about 2 weeks turn around so you should be ready to sight in by rifle season. Just look up Leupold on the internet and they'll point you in the right direction.

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« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2011, 06:18:24 AM »
A Bushnell 4200 for under $200?  That's a whale of a deal.  Nice scope.

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« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2011, 06:54:19 AM »
I put a zeiss conquest on my 300 in place of my leupold vx3. Best move I ever made. The cost is a little more ($700-$800) but well worth the investment.

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« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2011, 06:55:17 AM »
It's hard to beat a Leupold VX-II in the 3-9x40. They go for right around $300. Or, look at Cabelas, they have the Bushnell 4200 in the same thing for $199 right now. It's a discontinued model that a year ago was selling for $300, and even at that price it was a good scope for the money. Those are the two I'd be looking at.
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« Reply #20 on: September 13, 2011, 06:59:02 AM »
I put a Bushnell Trophy -XLT-  on my .308 and I love it. Its a 3-9x40 from there DOA line. That I picked up at Bi-Mart.
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« Reply #21 on: September 13, 2011, 09:22:06 AM »
Thanks everyone!
The leupy I have now is an older one that came on the gun when I bought and and surprisingly it does get knocked off pretty easy. I love Leupold so I'll check into the newer ones, I kinda figured they would get a good review. I like the one I have just want to update a little bit. The 2-300 dollar range is perfect, I was looking 3-9 or 10, maybe 12 if I wanted to push it but don't think its really all that necessary. So you guys nailed it, thanks again. 

Send it in to Leupy and they will fix it or replace it at no cost to you.

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« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2011, 09:44:01 AM »
I use a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36 on my A-Bolt II 325wsm and love it. I have taken deer out to 310yds with it and would recommend it to anyone .

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« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2011, 04:08:27 PM »
so u buy a chitty scope cause your not a good shot?? and a spendy one cause u can shoot? I buy a good scope so it doesnt FAIL! nothing worse than having a crappy scope that gets knocked of from recoil or a fall
Even expensive scopes fail. What constitutes "chitty" is subjective. I have brand new Nikons in a drawer because I consider Nikons second class.
 
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« Reply #24 on: September 14, 2011, 01:30:05 AM »
I wouldn't put a Bushnell,Nikon,redfield or others of similar fashion on any rifle i own... Leupold is where I would start.  Yeah the high end can fail,but the point is it rarely does as oppose to cheap glass..that's where u pay for what you get

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« Reply #26 on: September 14, 2011, 08:10:34 AM »
I wouldn't put a Bushnell,Nikon,redfield or others of similar fashion on any rifle i own... Leupold is where I would start.  Yeah the high end can fail,but the point is it rarely does as oppose to cheap glass..that's where u pay for what you get

I used to have a similar opinion. If you take a 4200 for a test drive you will have a tough time chooseing otherwise for even close money. I totally abhorred the idea of putting a bushnell on a $3500 gun, but after breaking every other scope I put on it, I was out of choices. (those scopes killed include some famous leupolds, nikon, burrow and a swaro) I was surprised to say the least. I liked it enough that I pulled the leica from my go to rifle and sold it to buy 5 more 4200's. I would not  touch a 3200 but the 4200 is far and away the most underrated scope out there. If I had to class the hunting scopes it would be simple.....
$200 gets you a 4200
$400 gets you a conquest
$1500 gets you a s&b

Those are pretty much the steps imo.

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« Reply #27 on: September 28, 2011, 04:02:51 PM »
also have the redfield in 4x12 love it and have had zero issues mounted on a 7mm mag  :twocents:

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« Reply #29 on: October 01, 2011, 01:02:00 PM »
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« Reply #30 on: October 01, 2011, 01:09:06 PM »
I looked at Overstock site -damn cheap glass ....IMHO
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« Reply #31 on: October 01, 2011, 01:10:43 PM »
Well geez if the budget is out, look at march and uso, and s&b too.

 


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