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    Posted: March/18/2008 at 20:48
im looking to get a scope for a 1st timer but stay pretty cheap on the price. Ive been looking at the REDHEAD brand that basspro shop sell, Bushnell Banner, SIMMIONS all right around 125 or so . what are your opinions on those and experince with them, good or bad? thanks for the help
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I would go with the Bushnell Banner from your choice......
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Give Swift a try, I have had one for around 10yrs that has been on everything from a 12ga Shotgun for slug hunting to a Ruger 10/22. it has always held zero and has been a prett decent scope for the $130 or so I paid for it. My only complaint is its worthless in low light hunting condition's, good range scope.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote martin3175 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/18/2008 at 21:32
This will work:
753940M Bushnell%203-9x40%20Legend%20Rifle%20Scope%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 Bushnell 3-9x40 Legend Rifle Scope
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DeerHuntr Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/18/2008 at 21:41
Here is the swift I have, very solid for the money
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote trigger29 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/19/2008 at 07:16
This may be a bit over your budget but I have to recommend it. At $199 it is a crazy good buy and should be head and shoulders above what you are looking at. I had to order one myself when I saw this price, and I don't even need a scope, just couldn't pass it up. Oh almost forgot, welcome to the OT. There are many VERY knowledgeable members here. I'm sure someone like koshkin will chime in and recommend just what you need, but this was the best thing I could think of. If there are any left.
 

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Take a good look at the Sightron SI. It's around 109.00-129.00 and for the money has very good glass.

http://www.swfa.com/pc-10596-1515-new-sightron-3-9x40-si-riflescope.aspx

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote grouper sandwich Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/19/2008 at 09:18
Nikon ProStaff is right in the price range as well.  Very good scope for the money.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cyborg Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/19/2008 at 09:20
Check out the Swift premier, and reliant lines these are pretty good scopes. The premier is the better of the two. The Bushnell Legend is a step up from the Banner which at the price isn't too bad, the Legend should be affordable at your noted price point. The Sightron S1 is a good buy as well. and as Trigger has suggested you could splurge just a bit and get the Nikon.
 
 
 
If he's going to do some distance target shooting as well this would be a good buy
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Longhunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/19/2008 at 11:14
Burris Fulfield II---About $200, and a great buy for the money.  You might be able to get a free added "goody" such as binoculars or spotting scope as part of their promotional package for this scope.
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FOR I29.95 YOU CAN BUY A BUSHNELL LEDGEND IN 2-7  AND BE READY FOR ALMOST ANY SHOOTING SITUATION. ALSO THE BUSHNELL LEDGEND IS FULLY MULTICOATED WITH 92% CUMLATIVE LIGHT. I HAVE ONE AND IT IS A OVERLOOKED SCOPE BUT ONE OF GREAT VALUE AND ONE YOU SHOULD TRY TO TAKE A PEEP THROUGH
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ed Connelly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/20/2008 at 06:54
In that price range I would definitely go with the Weaver V9 ( $149). If you went to $200 I would have to agree on the Nikon Team Primos.
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I researched these scopes and am leaning toward the Nikon Team Primo. Does anyone know if the BDC (that is the feild view with the little circles under the cross hairs showing where to aim at different distances) is accurate or do you have to sight in every little circle?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote trigger29 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/21/2008 at 07:53
The circles are basically sighted in by adjusting the magnification. They may not be dead-nuts accurate for 100 yard increments. You may find that you use the top of a circle or bottom of a circle instead of the middle, depending on the caliber you are shooting. The scope comes with pretty good directions on how to use it. I do know after buying my first bullet drop compensating reticle scope (Rapid-Z800) I may never own anything else. My long range shooting has improved ten fold. Also if you order from SWFA I believe you will get a free lens pen, and of course excellent service.

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