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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: James Bosley on February 16, 2009, 01:06:57 PM

Title: need scope
Post by: James Bosley on February 16, 2009, 01:06:57 PM: this coming hunting season for deer is going to be my first time and i was wondering what kind of scope i should get for a 30-06 if i don't get a good one i will just go out and buy a walmart special just for that season just asking to see what your opinion and see if anyone has one for sale that i can buy would like to keep it under 200.00
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: mossback91 on February 16, 2009, 01:22:25 PM: look at a Nikon pro staff 3-9x40 good scope and in your price rnage I believe
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: bucklucky on February 16, 2009, 02:12:50 PM: I have a brand new Bushnell 3200 elite for sale. Never out on a rifle, new in box. Real clear and bright. The nikon Pro staff is a good one or the Leupold rifleman too. All should be in your price range.

Here is the link to my scope for sale.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,20533.0.html
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: lazydrifter on February 16, 2009, 04:58:06 PM: Check this deal out.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/pentax.pl?page=pentaxopticsoutfit

I've got this scope on one of Rem 700's for the last 2 years and it has held up really well. Right now you can get these bino's too and I've heard some good reviews on them. For $109.00 you can't go wrong.
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: bobcat on February 16, 2009, 05:15:32 PM: That's a really good deal on that Pentax Gameseeker. I believe that is the exact same scope as the Burris Fullfield II, which on Jame's other thread I posted a link to one on eBay for $155. This Pentax at Cameraland appears to be a better deal. Only $109, dang I wish I had the money right now I'd buy one just to keep as a spare. I'd recommend for everybody on here who has some extra money to order one of those right now. :tup:
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: 270Shooter on February 16, 2009, 05:16:56 PM: Yes pentax is good glass. :twocents:
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: lazydrifter on February 16, 2009, 05:45:52 PM: Yeah a review I read on them said that the glass looked as good as the older Vari Xll.
I haven't had any complaints with mine. I think when I bought mine I paid around 129.00 for just the scope. I see that the Bino's are even broadband coated.
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: addicted on February 23, 2009, 06:08:58 AM: Quote from: mossback91 on February 16, 2009, 01:22:25 PM
look at a Nikon pro staff 3-9x40 good scope and in your price rnage I believe

Go up to joes in burlington or down in lake stevens and pick one up. you and Aarron can go pick up a matching set.

http://www.joessports.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3089023&CAWELAID=174185692
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: ICEMAN on February 23, 2009, 06:46:44 AM: Bosley, that combo deal Lazydrifter mentioned looks like a fine deal for someone new to the sport...plus, later when you can afford to upgrade, you can always use them as your loaner pair ....and if you decide you are not going to continue hunting, you are not out an arm and a leg....
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: Intruder on February 24, 2009, 01:44:55 PM: That 3200 Elite the Bucklucky has is a good scope. Really don't know dinkus about the Pentax scope mentioned. I've looked through some of the upper end Pentax binos and they were decent but in the price range they were at I wouldn't have bought em.
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: chester on February 24, 2009, 01:56:58 PM: i own that same scope the 3200 firefly...love it. works great in the rain and when there isnt much light available(early morning,late afternoon, and overcast) you should take a look at it and i think he has a really good price on it.
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: lazydrifter on February 24, 2009, 06:28:34 PM: Hey, Doug at Camera Land just released another big deal on those Pentax.

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2838858/page/4#Post2838858

If your looking for something reasonable but still get some quality you can't go wrong here.
Title: Re: need scope
Post by: ebusa on March 02, 2009, 07:46:55 PM: Leupold VXII 3X9 is a awesome choice for an .06. It will run you over your budget a $100 or so but it's worth it. Do it right the first time!