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hardcase
Optics GrassHopper Joined: January/22/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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Posted: January/22/2005 at 20:16 |
I'm looking for a scope for a 338 rem ultra mag.Due to irregularities on my cornea,I have to wear glasses.lasik is not an option.Therefore,I find scopes with the european fast focus to work best for me,with an eye relief of 3.5 or more.The scopes I'm looking at are the 1.5x6 30mm Monarch gold,kahles,and ziess. My other choices are---swar 3x9 and 3x 10 american series and even the 6x nikon monarch. I would like a little help choosing one.Most of my shooting is under 300 yds.I'm particularly interested in reliability(had a 300 wby that ate scopes faster than I can ice cream) and clarity . thanks
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cheaptrick
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All good choices you mentioned.
This statement is subject to debate, but here goes.
I would go with a fixed power scope on a high recoil rig. The variables you mentioned will probably work OK. But a fixed power, if your worried about recoil failure, may be the answer. Variable power scopes have more to go wrong typically.
Schmidt and Bender makes a kick ass fixed power. As do IOR and Leupold makes several.
I'd go with a fixed 6x or so. |
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martin3175
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/19/2005 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 3773 |
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I have a 338 Win Mag that has been passed down to me..It wore a old fixed k3 Weaver that held up well. For the last 4 years it has a Vari XIII 2.5-8 and that seems ideal considering size ,weight and clarity.I also have a 45/70 Marlin that I load with Buffalo Bore's 405 Gr bruisers and with a 4200 Elite in 1.5-6 and it has held up perfectly. However, your list of choices are all quality items,,although I'd pass on the Nikon ( have had warranty problems ). |
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carolinaflats
Optics Apprentice Joined: December/14/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 44 |
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Kahles, Zeiss, and Swarovski all offer lifetime warranties so if something shakes loose they should replace or fix the scope. I think Nikon claims to have a warranty but from what I've read here they are tough to deal with when it comes to warranty stuff. I think you would be happy with any of the Euro scopes. Good luck with your choice!
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ranburr
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If the guy speaks Deutch at the factory, it is usually a safe bet that you will get quality.
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gozarian
Optics Apprentice Joined: April/04/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 158 |
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I would probably opt for the Kahles and then the Swarovski if you
wanted to step up another notch. If you want clarity and quality,
those are it! Don't forget the Zeiss Conquest or the Bushnell
4200's either!
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Imagunsmith
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/18/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 35 |
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You can bet your .338 is gonna eat anything your .300 did. If you don't already have made your choice, you might condsider the Bushnell 4200, I don't thik you will be disappointed.
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