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njsportsman
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I am new to the site. I have been out of the shopping business and don't really know whats out there. I hunt in the Pocono Mountains in PA lots and lots of thick brush. I have a Remington 7600 with a Redfield scoop so, you know how long it's been for me.I am trying to keeo it around $250. Don't want to spend to much but, want something reliable. I have nothing against the Redfield, I like it but, you know when you get that itch. I am looking at new rifles as well but, that's another forum. I love my pump and it's good enough for these parts and right now just want to replace the scope. Thanks
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mike650
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Leupold shotgun scope (lifetime warranty) with heavy duplex for the thick brush for 2 bills and under your budget.
http://www.swfa.com/pc-3638-101-leupold-1-4x20-vx-i-shotgun-muzzleloader-scope.aspx More suggestions are sure to come. |
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njsportsman
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The 7600 is a pump action rifle. Would this scope be ok on a rifle. Excuse my ignorance but, until a few years ago I never really hunted with a scope but, I'm getting older and my eyes aren't what they used to be so, I went to a scope about 10 tears ago and now I am looking at binoculars as well maybe a range finder. I was never really good at depth perception or sense of distance but, always managed to compensate. Adjusting to age stinks. With all the stuff out today it's mind boggling. I was looking at binocs as I said and I forgot my name after about 10 minutes of searching LOL. This is how I got turned on to this forum looking on the internet for help understanding all the different types of binocs. Thanks for all your help.
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pyro6999
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yeah that scope would be just fine for your pump gun, i assume its a 30-06 or a .270 and that scope will be the nicest scope you can buy for $250 hands down. i have one on top of my .264 win mag right now.
do you hunt in a tree stand or do you walk or what? if you hunt strictly thick brushy stuff with very short shots maybe a 1-4x scope would be a better choice, if you hunt clearings out of a stand then a 3x9 maybe a better choice Edited by pyro6999 - September/07/2008 at 08:48 |
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njsportsman
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Sorry I quoted the wrong person before. can someone tell me how to edit or delete a post.
The 7600 is a pump action rifle. Would this scope be ok on a rifle. Excuse my ignorance but, until a few years ago I never really hunted with a scope but, I'm getting older and my eyes aren't what they used to be so, I went to a scope about 10 tears ago and now I am looking at binoculars as well maybe a range finder. I was never really good at depth perception or sense of distance but, always managed to compensate. Adjusting to age stinks. With all the stuff out today it's mind boggling. I was looking at binocs as I said and I forgot my name after about 10 minutes of searching LOL. This is how I got turned on to this forum looking on the internet for help understanding all the different types of binocs. Thanks for all your help. |
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pyro6999
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you wont be able to edit them until you make 50 posts i think?
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They call me "Boots"
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mike650
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I am so sorry, me bad!! I saw pump and thought you were using a shot gun. Yes, it would work but Pyro6999's suggestion is probably better depending on the terrain you hunt. I saw thick brush in your post as well.
Edited by mike650 - September/07/2008 at 10:04 |
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njsportsman
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Ok, and thanks for the advise.
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I want the deer you have in your avatar... Taz LIKE deer. Edited by Kickboxer - September/07/2008 at 20:30 |
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njsportsman
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What happened to my avatar? It's been changed to a cartoon hawk and not by me.
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Welcome to OT sportsman. The Elite series Bushnell is a fine scope for the money. The Nikon Team Primos would be another good one for the money.
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I am in my stand at 5:30am and stay there until noon or so than I walk for most of the afternoon.
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pyro's pretty well hit on the head ... alot of thick brush ... you don't want much magnification at all .
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mike650
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Yeah, njsportsman, your avatar changed again, I like the buck better!! |
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njsportsman
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I know but, I didn't change it. I tried to put it back but, keeps going back to the hawk. Can anyone help with this. Do I need to have 50 posts to have an avator. Don't know, i know ou need 50 posts to edit.
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pyro6999
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hmm im not sure i dont think so, but i could be wrong
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They call me "Boots"
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