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    Posted: February/14/2009 at 16:13
I need a scope for a new rifle, a Remington 750 carbine in .308. It will only be used in deep woods hunting, with no shots over 150 yards, but close range, fast shots , will be common. I have narrowed my selection down to three, Leupold VarixIII 1.5-5, Weaver 1.5-5 Grand Slam, and Sightron SII Big Sky. All have a very large field of view at low power, which is what I'm looking for, but what about eye relief. I hate a scope that is very critical with eye relief. I am leaning toward the leupold because that is what I have experience with, although not this particular model. I hope you guys can help me decide.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tip69 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/14/2009 at 16:18
welcome to the OT bill,  what is a 750?
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A new variant of the 7400 auto loader.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bowmaker Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/14/2009 at 17:00
if you are not shooting over 150 yards, have you considered a red dot sight instead?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 300S&W Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/14/2009 at 17:01
  This is what I'd go with: Plus there's a $50 rebate
 
  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/14/2009 at 17:05
Originally posted by 300S&W 300S&W wrote:

  This is what I'd go with: Plus there's a $50 rebate
 
  
Boy, the FOV on that scope WIDE!!
 
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I'd go with the Leupold with a heavy duplex.
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Norternbill, I gotta side with 300S&W. Fantastic scope at a really good buy.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/14/2009 at 19:13

You might also add the Leo vxii 1-4x20, this is alittle less expensive and comes highly recommended from cyborgs friend Liarry.

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Bushnell has a 4200 series with a 4a illuminated reticle in your price range.  Acog has a GREAT scope for what you want, but is a bit out of the bracket you seem to indicate. Both of these will better on dark days. Leupold has some better reticle choices.  I'd get a 4a as I do not like a thick top cross hair blocking my view.  The trade off is even the new and improved Leupold are not as bright as hoped. 

Many people find the Sightron to be brighter and clearer than the Leupold.  The same would be said for the Bushnell, but it will be a bit tigher in terms of eye relief.  Eye relief should not be a problem with the gun you are using, but I understand that shooting up and down hills means a bit more forgivness is needed.
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Originally posted by lucytuma lucytuma wrote:

You might also add the Leo vxii 1-4x20, this is alittle less expensive and comes highly recommended from cyborgs friend Liarry.

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