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DCAMM94
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: April/19/2008 Location: Fort Worth Status: Offline Points: 3491 |
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I'm the proud new owner of a Browning BLR takedown in .308 and now I need to scope it. Money is an issue, so I'd like to keep the cost down. I'm thinking a variable with a medium objective (26-35mm). I've looked at the new Fullfield II scopes in 2-7x35, as well as the nikon shotgun scopes and the Leupolds. I'd like to stay away from 40mm objectives, and I think the 1.5 - 6 or the 2-7 power scopes would be perfect for this rifle. I'm brand new here, though I live in Dallas and have made some purchases from SWFA at the Red Oak store. I'd love to hear some recommendations. Thanks.
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budget?
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DCAMM94
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I'd like to keep it under $350 before taxes, bases and rings, which I guess means $500. Thanks.
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There's ALOT of new scopes coming out just since I was looking at the low range variables this past fall! One that caught my eye is the new Nikon Monarch 2-8x32. It's available with a std plex or a BDC reticle and has an eye relief of 3.8-4". Although SWFA doesn't have the specs listed they have the prices at $289.95 for the std plex and only $10 more for the BDC reticle. I got the eye relief specs on Nikons web if your interested in the other specs.
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I've been looking at the Nikon you mention as well as the Conquest 2.5-8x32 and 1.8-5.5x38. I have a 3-9x40 Monarch UCC on my .270 Win and my dad has a Conquest 3-9x40. There's a difference, but I don't believe it's $100's difference. Another one I've been looking at is the Burris Signature Safari in 1.75-5x32. Anyone able to comment on any of these?
The other option I'm contemplating is a 4x or a 6x fixed. Specifically the FX-II leupolds. Thanks for making me feel welcome. This is my first post.
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WELCOME to ya!! I haven't been here that long myself and am not really a regular but it didn't take me long to find out these guys know their optics and not from books either.
I looked at the Burris Sig Safari and it's as it's name implies. Probably their toughest scope. In fact it was my no.2 choice and ended going with a VXlll 1.75-6x32 because of the hvy plex option. Got it on a .300 S&W.
As far as fixed power scopes go I've got and used quite a few. Last one I bought was a 4.75x40 Weaver Grand Slam. I'm putting together a 20"bbl 9.3x62mm and will likely end up with a fixed power on it. If I were to choose today it would be the 4x Zeiss Conquest and no others below it's price. If money was no object???????? Not knowing the conditions you hunt I can't say if a fixed powere scope would suit you or not. Definitly more variable choices out there though!
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