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Offline poohdog

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Looking for scope help
« on: March 31, 2012, 02:06:34 PM »
I am looking at getting a new scope for my 270 WSM but would like to mess around with shooting it 6-800 yards.  I have never had a scope with turrets or anything like that.  Any help would be great.  Also if possible under 7-800 $$.  Thanks

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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2012, 02:23:12 PM »
I have a Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x44 on my 7mm RUM, it has the Rapid Z 800 Ballistic Reticle.  If you go to Zeiss's Website and use thier Rapid Z calculator, it has most factory data.  Just plug in the load you are gonna use it will give you all of your bullet drops.  Easy to use and it works.  I bought it for $800.  I bought it from Adventure Outfitters in Hillsboro Or.  It is tax free and he will ship it to you. Jeff  1-503-629-5642

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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2012, 04:02:44 PM »
This is the next one i'm going to buy for a similar use.
http://eurooptic.com/meopta-meopro-6-18x50-mplex-riflescope.aspx

It has the same schott glass as the conquests.

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It sounds like it's time to get a new gun.

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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2012, 04:08:45 PM »
leupold vx3 4.5-14x50 cds 30mm tube long range side focus. $809 at natchez ss and you get a free gift of your choice. I just bought one, havent mounted it yet but i love what i have seen so far.

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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2012, 04:15:51 PM »
Vortex Viper PST.  About as many features as you can pack in a scope at that price point plus a company with an unbeatable warranty.

Vortex stiffened up the turrets early in production (some reviews will mention this but it has been fixed).

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-4-16x50-riflescope-with-ebr-1-moa-reticle

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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2012, 04:22:07 PM »
You might want to check out the New Weaver Superslam line.  I just bought a Weaver Super Slam 4-20x50 Side Focus Matte Dual-X Reticle 30mm, they are just over $600

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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2012, 04:31:25 PM »
I bought a Vortex Viper HS long range model last year that I'm very happy with and my son has a Viper PST that he loves.  I had the custom turret made for my Viper and really like the results.  I've also used Nikons with their BDC reticle, combined with the info from Nikon's Spot-On website tool that is a good scope as well.
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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2012, 04:43:25 PM »
I have never looked thru a vortex before.  Whats a ballpark price on them.

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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2012, 05:29:13 PM »
Around $700 for the second focal plane viper par.  The viper hs is a little cheaper.

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Re: Looking for scope help
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2012, 08:16:42 AM »
Leupold VX-3 4.5-14x50mm CDS. Cabelas has it for $650. The CDS is awesome.

 


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