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AimingHigh
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Posted: July/14/2008 at 11:18 |
Hello. I am looking for a scope for my new Remington 700 sps camo 30-06. What would you guys recommend for $300 or less. I will be hunting primarily deer and hogs in Texas, but would like it to be as versatile as possible for other hunting opportunities I might get in the future.
I have been looking at the Leupold VX-1, 3-9X50. Is that a good one for the money?
Also, what are the advantages/disadvantages to a 50mm scope? I have heard that you might not be able to cheek a rifle with a 50mm scope because you have to use high rings to mount it. Is that true? If so, that may be enough to keep me from getting a 50mm.
Any thoughts/recommendations you guys have would be great! Thanks!
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Big Squeeze
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Ed Connelly
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Unfortunately, the words "Leupold" and "good for the money" are not COMPATIBLE.
Leupolds are good scopes.....but "FOR THE MONEY"....well, BUSHNELL 4200 and Nikon and Sightron will work.....Leupold only works if you want a Leupold and don't care that they are ripping you off----you will wind up with a good, durable, pretty scope that works good......you'll just be paying more than the guy next to you who is using a Fantastic Bushnell 4200.......
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thinkingman
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Nikon Team Primos
Bushnell 4200
NOT LEUPOLD!
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cbm
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Yeh, I'd opt for the Nikon Primos or Bushnell 4200 also !!
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cyborg
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4200 elite 3-9X at SWFA 249.95 You can't beat it. The team Primos as well as cbm suggests. Either are great especially for the duckage.
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martin3175
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It's been said----4200 Elite !
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dougk
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Why a 3-9 vs a 2-8? I would think target acquisition wou
ld be better with a lower power scope. Will you be hunting hogs at night? What scope has better resale Leupold or Bushnell? Doug |
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pyro6999
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resale?? who would want to get rid of a 4200??
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Ed Connelly
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Well, you can ALWAYS sell a Leupold!!! They come after you like DAWN OF THE EVIL DEAD ZOMBIES with their arms out-- carrying money!!! But who buys a scope for RESALE Value??
( I don't even give a damn if its got a guarantee ----but I'm from the old days where stuff was SUPPOSED TO WORK......y'know---you buy a hammer and you figure its not gonna break!! )
So the correct answer is: Leupold.....
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mercenary1947
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In my opinion .... a 4200 smokes a VX-1 .... as well do the Nikons . Remember aiminghigh ... those vx-1 's are the bottom end of leupolds . |
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AimingHigh
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Based on the recommendations so far, I am strongly leaning towards the Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9X40. Had a few questions about it:
1. What type of flip-up scope covers would you recommend for this scope?
One of the things I like about the Leupold is that it had covers that would screw in and be secure. I have used covers that slide on to each end of the scope, but then also slide around and get in the way once it flips open.
2. Is Bushnell discontinuing this 4200 model now the 6500 has come out?
If so, is there any reason why that would be a negative thing?
Thanks for all your help so far!
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Big Squeeze
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tahqua
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I you order them here http://www.swfa.com/pc-7280-185-bushnell-3-9x40-elite-4200-rifle-scope.aspx you will be asked if you want the Butler Creeks on the second page of your shopping basket. Great choice, BTW.
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AimingHigh
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Well, first let me thank all of you that have offered advice thus far. It has really helped me learn alot about scopes. I appreciate your patience as I learn and ask questions.
I was just about settled in on a Bushnell 4200 when I noticed that the Nikon Primos was actually $100 cheaper. I know some of you recommended the Primos but I was looking at it as though it were the same price as the 4200.
So, for $199.95 is the Nikon Primos 3-9X40 (aka Nikon Monarch) a better deal for the money? I know they both look to be excellent scopes. And from my novice eyes it looks like the two are pretty comparable in features, quality, etc.
It basically seems like I could could Monarch quality at Buckmaster pricing. And just about get 4200 quality for $100 cheaper in the Primos, without much compromise.
Thanks again for any thoughts you may have...
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300S&W
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AH,you can look at it that way OR you can look at it as getting a scope (4200 Elite) that is almost at the performance level of the Zeiss Conquest for $250 less than the Zeiss. Just an opinion.
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supertool73
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My Vote is for the 3-9x 4200. I have two of them and am completely satisfied with them as a hunting scope. They have great optics and I really enjoy using them. Great scope for the money.
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Kickboxer
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I had the exact same question from a guy at work today. I recommended the Bushnell. Going on a Mauser converted to 25-06.
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dougk
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Who has actually compared the 4200 to the Conquest in daylight, dusk and night time (full moon) conditions? I understand there was a comparison of the major scopes in Finland ( I think) for dusk and night time hunting conditions. I dont know how the 4200 performed. |
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300S&W
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Doug,search-SWFA scope scale. This formal comparison plus posts by people on this forum and other forums say their results from hands on experiences show the 4200 series scopes compare favorably with the Conquest series.
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