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gunsmithsx1
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Posted: March/19/2008 at 20:23 |
Hello to all as I'm new here... here's my dilemma. Looking for a new varmint scope and cant decide between a Burris, Nikon, or Leupold. Would like to go American made but is the extra money worth it? Nikon seems be a very well liked scope. What about Burris? I just cant decide. Please tell me what you think. Thanks |
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RONK
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Welcome to O.T, Flatlander!
You know there really is no right or wrong answer to your question, right? All three companies make good scopes and lesser ones as well.
You'll get answers in favor of one or the other depending entirely upon who decides to reply.
A few basic questions to start the debate: What is your budget, what are you mounting it on,rifle-wise and what sort of varmints are you aimin' to terminate?
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gunsmithsx1
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Thanks for the reply....budget, well, that depends on who you ask. The scope is going on a rock river 24" bull barreled flat top AR. Want to take the rig out to cut down some praire dogs.
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You will love that rifle. Guessing that you are .223 cal. More questions Do you like a ballistic reticle or would you rather dial in elevation and windage? I like the speed of a b-plex. for some occasions and dialing in when very fine work is needed. |
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gunsmithsx1
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Yes it is a .223 with a 1 in 12 barrel. I would like to go with a mil-dot or a version of so I dont mind dialing in and I have plenty of time. Its funny what age teaches a person...
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OK hunter
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I put a Signature Select 4-16X44 on my Rock River Flat top varmint rig. It has a 24" 1-8 Wilson bbl that I may shorten down to 20". But the point is I'm extremely pleased with the Burris. I also own Bushnell 4200's (which for the money may be the best value out there) and the new Nikon Monarch (wonderful scope) along with some Leupold VX III's.
I would also recommend a LaRue optics platform on your AR as even ultra high rings are a struggle to get high enough.
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OK hunter
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Oops. This is actually the post I intended to reply to. Please see the above reply.
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http://www.swfa.com/pc-1316-185-bushnell-6-24x40-elite-4200-rifle-scope.aspx
This will give you something to consider. I have one mounted on a Rem 700 Sendero 22-250 to PD hunt with and I am 100% HAPPY with it. There are alot of good scopes available in that price range for you to go CRAZY OVER and try to pivk one......
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