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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: eastsidemallard74 on January 17, 2013, 07:48:00 AM

Title: NEED HELP
Post by: eastsidemallard74 on January 17, 2013, 07:48:00 AM: Newer Modern Hunter.....I am looking at updating a scope I have.Don't know the model,think it's a Bushnell.Anyways, I have a .270 Short mag Remington.I hunt mainly deer in Eastern Wa. on opened up land. I want a biiger scope to see out 300yrds or more. I know it's a long shot but it's doable.Anyway my budget is about 200-250 max.Any help,suggestions would be great.
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Post by: Woodchuck on January 17, 2013, 07:48:56 AM: Redfield :tup:
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Post by: Rick on January 17, 2013, 05:04:22 PM: What magnification is currently on your rifle?

I personally think most guys get too hung up on needing a huge scope for their rifle.

The largest scope I currently own is a 2-7x33. I don't shoot at game this far,but I've ranged deer at 500yds and for my eyes,7x would be plenty.
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Post by: eastsidemallard74 on January 17, 2013, 05:43:42 PM: Quote from: Rick on January 17, 2013, 05:04:22 PM
What magnification is currently on your rifle?

I personally think most guys get too hung up on needing a huge scope for their rifle.

The largest scope I currently own is a 2-7x33. I don't shoot at game this far,but I've ranged deer at 500yds and for my eyes,7x would be plenty.
see this is the stuff I need to find out about.I bought a cabelas special scope/rifle combo for 399.I like the rifle does what I need,just want to be able to scope out farther and get shots out at 300yds.Last year we were into a butt load of deer and they were out 200-250yrds.Couldn't pick out the bucks until they crested the hill after shooting hours.A little frustrating
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Post by: carlyoungs on January 17, 2013, 05:49:44 PM: I've been checking out the vortex scopes very good price great warranty and good glass.
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Post by: chinookie23 on January 18, 2013, 03:17:46 PM: if you can find one in your price range or a used one go with a Leupold. the best hunting scopes for the money and have been around for a long tiime. IMO. warranty is good to whoever owns the scope. my buddy bought one at a garage sale that was broken sent it in and bang get it back all flixed up $25.00 vari-x 11 3x9.
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Post by: Zardoz on January 18, 2013, 10:28:41 PM: Are you searching for deer through your scope? You really should have a very good set of bino's to prevent a mistake in counting points. :twocents:
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Post by: JLS on January 18, 2013, 10:32:14 PM: My wife's '06 has a Leupold 4x on it, and I've shot critters at 300 yards with it. I would think a 3-9 is plenty. Get good binos and use them.
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Post by: bobcat on January 18, 2013, 10:43:30 PM: I recommend the Leupold VX II in a 3-9x40.

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00024110796 (http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00024110796)

It's slightly over your budget at $271, but you'll never need to buy another scope for the rest of your life, unless you just want to.

This scope is the equivalent of the old Vari X III, which is what I have in a 3.5-10x40, and my scope used to sell for around $450.

The VX II at $271 is a bargain. Just a great scope for the money, AND it's made in the USA! You just can't beat it.
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Post by: GoPlayOutside on January 18, 2013, 10:52:41 PM: I really like the Burris Fullfield II, 3x9. I put one on a .30-06 10yrs ago (loved it). 2 years ago I bought another new Fullfield II, 3x9 to put on my Kimber .300 WSM. I love the glass for the price ($210?). I compared it side by side to the Leupold VX 3x9, and couldn't tell any difference.

I like to plink the .300wsm out to 500yrds (about the max for me due to magnification accuracy). But I am very confident at shooting at big game out to 350yrds with the 3x9.
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Post by: bobcat on January 18, 2013, 11:05:42 PM: I also have a Burris Fullfield II in a 3-9. Good scope for the money. You can find them sometimes for as low as $150.
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Post by: Huntbear on January 18, 2013, 11:08:43 PM: Quote from: Woodchuck on January 17, 2013, 07:48:56 AM
Redfield :tup:

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Post by: mountainman on January 19, 2013, 10:07:40 AM: Check out the Vortex line at High Mountain over there!
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Post by: coachcw on February 03, 2013, 07:09:27 PM: the vx 2 and nikon monark are both sound choices
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Post by: Tman on February 03, 2013, 07:22:51 PM: Anything farther than 200 yds, ide go with at least a 14x, or maybe im blind.
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Post by: hambone on February 03, 2013, 08:17:37 PM: Try the 4x12x40 redfield rev. i have one on my 7 mm wsm works great also has a lifetime warranty on it made by leupold
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Post by: Chinook73 on February 06, 2013, 08:27:07 PM: Loopy II or a Nikon. I run Leupold on all but one of my hunting rifles. You definitely want the best glass on your gun that you can afford. If you can't see your target, you can't shoot it. :twocents:
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 06, 2013, 09:17:59 PM: Quote from: hambone on February 03, 2013, 08:17:37 PM
Try the 4x12x40 redfield rev. i have one on my 7 mm wsm works great also has a lifetime warranty on it made by leupold

:yeah: This is probably the best option for what you want to do. I've seen the new Redfields. Looks like Leupold quality without the Leupold price, and well within your budget. Check out www.natchezss.com (http://www.natchezss.com)

I've ordered quite a few scopes from them. No problems.

Check out Bobcat's site, too--Midsouth Shooters Supply. I've ordered stuff from them, too. Good company!
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Post by: coachcw on February 15, 2013, 06:38:34 AM: the leupold bdc reticale is a good choice for a wsm