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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: jackelope on September 24, 2015, 07:58:20 PM

Title: What rifle to put this scope on.
Post by: jackelope on September 24, 2015, 07:58:20 PM: Curious to hear some input. I have 3 rifles that need scopes and 1 scope. Which one would you put where. I have a new 4-16x42 Vortex scope. I have a .30-06, a .280 Remington and a .22-250. Where should I put the scope?
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Post by: JJB11B on September 24, 2015, 08:00:21 PM: which one do you want to shoot the most? you can always pull it off and put it on something different. I have the 4-16x 50 vortex crossfire on my .22-250 Id say put it on the .280
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Post by: jdb on September 24, 2015, 08:00:41 PM: .22-250
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Post by: trophyhunt on September 24, 2015, 08:01:34 PM: .30-06 is a very versatile gun, it will kill everything your hunting. If I had to make one choice, it would be that gun.
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Post by: The scout on September 24, 2015, 08:01:47 PM: I would like it on the 22-250 and a little less scope on the other two, or get one for each that is a good scope, I see your dilema
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Post by: Mark251 on September 24, 2015, 08:08:41 PM: I think it depends on what you're planning to use each rifle for and what type of terrain you'll be hunting. The 4-16x42 vortex sounds like a good match for the .22-250 if you're going to use it for varmints and coyotes. The other two calibers are usually better suited for elk/deer and you may not need the 4-16x42 in that instance unless you're looking to reach out to 350-400+ yd. shots. Just my thinking.....
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Post by: jackelope on September 24, 2015, 08:48:31 PM: I already have my main big game rifle dialed. .300 win mag with a 4.5-14x50 leupold vx3 on it. Each one will have a scope at some point. Baby steps. I've played the shuffle the scope around game. Just want to get everything set up and not mess around with them anymore.
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Post by: jackelope on September 24, 2015, 08:49:57 PM: Another disclaimer I guess. Not that it matters really. Each different gun is just a different barrel for my TC Encore system.
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Post by: M_ray on September 24, 2015, 08:50:55 PM: Seems perfect for the 280 to me :twocents: does that scope have the option for custom turrets?
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Post by: Whitpirate on September 24, 2015, 08:58:12 PM: .280 for your backcountry rig
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Post by: jackelope on September 24, 2015, 09:07:50 PM: Quote from: M_ray on September 24, 2015, 08:50:55 PM
Seems perfect for the 280 to me :twocents: does that scope have the option for custom turrets?
It has the dead hold reticle but I don't think I can do custom turrets.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 24, 2015, 09:14:23 PM: I'd lean towards the 280, Pedro !
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Post by: thinkingman on September 25, 2015, 08:06:23 AM: I'd say .280.
Or put picatinnys on each rifle and use it on all 3.
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Post by: jackelope on September 25, 2015, 08:31:30 AM: Quote from: thinkingman on September 25, 2015, 08:06:23 AM
I'd say .280.
Or put picatinnys on each rifle and use it on all 3.

I have an EGW rail on every barrel now, but I don't want to have to adjust the scope every time I change.
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Post by: whacker1 on September 25, 2015, 08:59:27 AM: If you hunt with the .300 that is already set up, then the 22-250 would be the most logical...., because the 280 and 30-06 would not likely get shot if you are using the 300 as your primary rifle/barrel. .22-250 I would think you would be more inclined to use for varmint/coyotes, etc.... over the other two options.