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JGRaider
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Posted: July/22/2008 at 11:39 |
My new Sako is actually a pre garcia finnbear in 30-06. I would like to know what scope/ring setup you guys would put on this thing. My criteria is: no 30mm tubes, no parallax adjustments, no adj turrets, no large objectives over 40-42mm. Let's keep it simple. I've been lurking here for a while, so I'm really looking forward to your responses, and am hoping Ilya sees this (no offense to anyone). Thanks in advance for the help guys.
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supertool73
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Budget??
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mike650
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What are you going to use it for, hunting, targets, etc.?
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JGRaider
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I forgot that part. Used for deer/elk type hunting, and will spend what I need to, but hope to find something solid in the under $750 range. Thanks.
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koshkin
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Price range? eye relief preferences? intended terrain (i.e. is weight important)?
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Ed Connelly
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$750 to dream with..........since Sakos are a little heavy I would look for something as light as possible in the 3X9 or 4X12 range or something like that......with that kind of money...I would look at Kahles. Otherwise check the Leupolds and what-have-you....I would look at IOR , too, but they are a little heavy at 17 oz. and they're 30mm.
If it was MY GUN I would look at Kahles and IOR and choose between them. Period.
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mike650
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Based on your input and what Ed said...
Kahles 1" tube 42mm fairly light weight http://www.swfa.com/pc-13251-1219-new-kahles-3-9x42-helia-kx-riflescope.aspx I'm a Swaro fan but it's a little more costly, optics are arguably the same, much better customer service.. Swaro 1" tube 42mm two oz. lighter http://www.swfa.com/pc-1500-278-swarovski-3-10x42-american-riflescope.aspx 1" tube 36mm very light weight http://www.swfa.com/pc-1505-278-swarovski-3-9x36-american-riflescope.aspx Edited by mike650 - July/22/2008 at 13:35 |
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Big Squeeze
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However, for your `06, I wouldn`t reco a fixed variable. Your best hunting and most versatile variable is the 3x9. But you can also use a 2x8 or a 3x10 with equal satisfaction.
I`m not a big fan of larger objective (over 42mm) scopes either. I prefer the lighter, lower profiled scopes.
Although not the lighter scopes of the bunch, the Zeiss Conquests have great optics. Then by a fraction comes the 3x9 Elite 4200 w/Rainguard (best scope for the money).
Take a good hard look at the Leupy VX3 2.5-8x36 too. It`s lighter with a lower profile, offers enough magnification for an `06 and looks great.
Sightron Big Sky is another to consider.
Decisions! Decisions!...........Have fun either splitting your hairs and/or pulling some out!!...............OR?....................
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Big Squeeze
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OH yeah!...........Kahles or the Swaros for the bigger spenders!!
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mike650
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I agree, per your hunting input, variable is the way to go. |
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cbm
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I'd probably get a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 #4 based on your criteria mentioned. And they're only $449 .
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supertool73
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I would consider a Trijicon. http://www.swfa.com/pc-12838-227-trijicon-3-9x40-accu-point-rifle-scope.aspx
I think one of those might be my next purchase Base http://www.swfa.com/c-1298-sako.aspx rings http://www.swfa.com/pc-7680-529-talley-fixed-1-rings.aspx |
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JGRaider
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Lot's of great input guys, much appreciated. I'm hearing about lots of glass, what about rings? I'd rather use the scope mount system rather than rings and bases.
Ilya, my budge is $750 or under preferably, but would go a little higher if it was worth it.
I'd consider the Leupy 2.5-8x36, but I'm not sure there's enough tube length.
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JGRaider
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I meant to say ring mount system, not scope mount system. Sorry.
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supertool73
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Don't get a Leupy, all these other scopes listed have significantly better glass than a VXIII
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mike650
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Why don't you PM Ilya??
I like Supertools Talley recommendation for base and rings. |
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koshkin
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Kahles KX 3-9x42 with #4 reticle would be my pick.
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Zeiss has a 2.5-8 in the Conquest line. The Kahles was my first thought.
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Is that Kahles KX similar to my Swaro 3-10x42 A line?
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