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bagger
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Posted: March/22/2008 at 21:43 |
Shooting .223, mainly target shooting at the range. I will be shooting from 100 to 500 yards. I want to spend around $400.00 give or take for the scope. I will do some varmit hurting also, any good suggestions. I keep reading how the Super Sniper scopes are a good choice. Who makes the optics for them?
Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
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ccoker
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How much power do you want?
Bushnell 4200s and Nikon Monarchs are both available in the price and power range you probably want, maybe a 4-16? |
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bagger
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Not sure if I want a fixed power like something in the 10X42 range of adj. I have been looking at the Bush 7 - 21 X 40 or 5 - 15 X 40. I have a Bush 3 X 9 now but it want hold a zero.
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OK hunter
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The 4200 Elite will most likely be all the scope you could ask for, especially in your price range. Give it a good look.
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RONK
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bagger
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Brain not working Varmit hunting |
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RONK
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Don't get me wrong, if hurting varmints is your thing, who am I to judge?
(Sorry for the thread hi-jack, Big White Angry-looking Gorilla Man!)
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cheaptrick
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You are a trip, my friend!!
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RONK
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BeltFed
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Oh boy! Get to watch a fight tween a white tiger an a white gorilla over hurtin varmints. Like a 40gr V-MAX goin through a whistle pig don't hurt the pig.
Wonder what kinda scope would fit his needs?
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Life's concerns should be about the 120lb pack your trying to get to the top of the mountain, and not the rock in your boot.
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RONK
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I think ccoker's suggestion is a pretty good one. I would stay below about 16x at the top end to get decent glass for the money. The 10x Super Sniper is a great choice too, but variables are nice if you need a wide field of view for close shots at varmints. |
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bagger
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I can take the beating, I'm a good sport.
What do you think about the Nikon Monarch. I'm looking at the 4 - 16 X 42. http://www.swfa.com/pc-8770-2201-nikon-4-16x42-monarch-riflescope.aspx
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BeltFed
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Looks like an excellent choice to me.I may have to consider this scope for a AR 15 upper I'm building for almost the same purpose.
Where does a big white gorilla post?
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Life's concerns should be about the 120lb pack your trying to get to the top of the mountain, and not the rock in your boot.
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cheaptrick
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http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9089
Here's a review of sorts of the 4-16x Monarch with a BDC reticle. Hope you find it helpful.
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bagger
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Texas, Dallas area.
I have 2 more AR's I'm building. Another .223 with a 20" barrel and a 6.8, not sure what size barrel I want to put on that one. The riflle I'm fitting the scope for now will end up with my aimpoint on it. I will end up getting a Super Sniper for the other one.
The more I read about the Nikon the more I like what I see. I'm going to SWFA and check out the selection. I talked to them this week and they are very helpful.
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RONK
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Wherever the heck it wants to, I guess...
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bagger
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Thanks for the help. It's the Nikon 1st SS 2nd
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medic52
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The Nikon 4x16 will serve you VERY WELL..........Good Pick
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