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Elite 4200 3-9x40 vs 2.5-10x40 |
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tpcollins
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Posted: February/04/2009 at 11:24 |
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Based on the advice from this forum, I[ve decided on an Elite 4200 for my .243 Ruger MK77. For just over a $100 difference, what does the 2.5-10x40 offer over the 3-9x40 model? I'll mainly use it on woodchucks and coyotes. Thanks.
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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half a power on the low end and one power more on the high end. Now on the other hand once you make that hundred dollar price jump for a few cents more you can reall have a lot more scope with a 4-16 where you only loose one power on the low end and gain 7 power more on the top end.
The only one of the 2.5-10 that really makes sense to me is the illuminated model which would help if you are coon hunting after dark.
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Great Advice I agree, the 4x16 on your 243 would be great. You won't be sorry. I have 4 Bushnell Elite series scopes. They are Good, Quality and dependable scopes. As a varmint hunter myself I use the 6x24x40 mounted on a couple of various guns. IMHO the range is great. You have both worlds the low end 6X that can be used for the larger varmints and the high end for the smaller ones and also the high end is great for the target shooting side.
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I have read 3-9x40 just became popular in the 1960's and that a 2.5-10x40 is superior for hunting. I would buy a 2.5-10x42 Nikon Monarch from SWFA
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rifle looney
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BUSHNEL 4x16x40 would be my choice.....i'm going this route on my 22-250!
Edited by rifle looney - February/08/2009 at 09:40 |
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tahqua
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I don't think it offers a C note worth of difference and would get the 3-9, between the two. |
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rifle looney
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Yea! you could go that route too? actually I think they are one in the same slight edge to the bushy.....IMO
Edited by rifle looney - February/08/2009 at 20:34 |
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