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what kind of scope should i get
« on: July 09, 2008, 10:33:45 PM »
i got a winchester model 70 30.06 broke scope need new one any suggestions

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2008, 10:36:03 PM »
Leupold VX-II in a 3-9x40 for $299. Price will be the same no matter where you buy, as apparently Leupold forces all retailers to sell that scope at that price. Great scope for the money.

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2008, 10:45:00 PM »
I agree that the VXII is a great choice. I might go with a 4x12x40 or even 50 obj if it would fit on the rifle.

The eye relief on the VXII is good.

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2008, 07:54:49 AM »
What do you do with the rifle? Where, how and what do you hunt? big game? open country, brush and timber? target?
Might make it easier to give advice!!
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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2008, 08:54:49 AM »
What do you do with the rifle? Where, how and what do you hunt? big game? open country, brush and timber? target?
Might make it easier to give advice!!
Carl

A lot will depend on your price range too.  Overall hard to beat a 3x9 with a 40mm obj.  Here are some suggestions:
 
-Bushnell Elite series
-Sightron
-Zeiss Conquest

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2008, 09:07:40 AM »
I have Burris fullfield 3-9x40 on my 30-06.  I've been very happy with it.

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2008, 09:13:50 AM »
What about a Nikon, I have them on all my rifles.................and love them.

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2008, 05:54:39 PM »
so i ended up going with Burris fullfield 3-9x40 read a lot of reviews and went with it but do i need to get new mounting kit any one know my old mount is missing a bolt when i took off my old scope

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2008, 07:05:22 PM »
That's a great scope for the price. Good choice. I've got that same scope on my Weatherby 30-06. You should just go ahead and get new mounts. The Talley Lightweights are the ones I like. Simple and strong, and easy to install:

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33&osCsid=4f83294e55afc14e22c8c47fb16425bd

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2008, 08:56:59 PM »
bob...quick question on those tally lw's...
do you is a medium height ring in those the same height or close enough to the medium height of say weaver rings or leupy rings? i ask because they don't use a base...attaching directly to the rifle, at least thats the way i am reading it.
i like the idea of putting those on my rifle...
thanks.
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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2008, 09:06:19 PM »
If you use a medium height in other rings, with the Talleys you might get away with using the low. I believe the lows are very close to medium in Leupold rings.

What size is the objective on your scope?

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2008, 09:13:40 PM »
2nd the nikons it is all I buy now

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2008, 09:26:25 PM »
40mm,, but i am looking at a 44mm scope for my 10/22 and the 40mm thats on it now currently has about 1/8" clearance over the rear sight with it folded down in leupold medium rings and i am going to a bull barrel. pretty sure i will need a taller ring with a 44mm and a .920 barrel.
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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2008, 09:15:30 AM »
Talley LW low.

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Re: what kind of scope should i get
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2008, 08:16:22 PM »
was that for me, fos?

thanks.
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