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    Posted: July/29/2009 at 19:42
What do you think of this for my new Rem 700 SPS SS in 223, it will be used as a bean field rifle (woodchucks) with an occasional coyote hunt. http://swfa.com/Leupold-45-14x40-VX-3-Riflescope-P12681.aspx Any other suggestions?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RONK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/29/2009 at 22:02
 I would tend to think that it might just possibly work very well in that application.
 
 
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That would work, this would work better (and is a better scope, in my opinion, defintely better glass.)

10692Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest5214309943, Matte finish, Mil-Dot reticle, 1" tube, fast focus eye piece, side focus, light ring marks $985.00 $699.95

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/30/2009 at 12:08
I think it would work nicely, I personally have been eyeing up the savage 25 rifle.
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Good scope, Sam.
The only thing that bugged me was the variable eye relief betwen power settings. It seemed rather pronounced to me on this particular scope.   
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If buying the Leupold VX3 consider buying the one with the CDS  custom dial feature so you can easily dial in correction for trajectory. 
Leupold 4.5-14x40 VX-3 Riflescope Leupold 4.5-14x40 VX-3 Riflescope
Stock # - LEU59270
  • Matte
  • Duplex
  • 1"
  • Custom Dial System
  • Xtended Twilight Lens System
$639.95 
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Zeiss has some helpful reticles and target knobs too:
Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope
Stock # - 5214309972
  • Matte
  • Rapid Z 800
  • 1"
  • Side Focus
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
$874.95 
 
Add Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope to Cart 
Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope
Stock # - 5214559973
  • Matte
  • Rapid Z 1000
  • 1"
  • Side Focus
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
$874.95 
Add Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope to Cart 
Here is one Leupold  that definately screams critter getter:
10178 Leupold 6.5-20x56 VX-3L 66740, Matte with red splatter finish, varmint hunters reticle, 30mm tube, target knobs, side focus, xtended twilight lens system, 100% new 2009 demo model, used for current SWFA.com web pictures $1,079.95

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote swtucker Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/30/2009 at 19:57
I have that same scope, sorta (mine is a VXIII with side focus).  I like mine, and the VH reticle is nice, without being too 'busy'.  I don't think you would be disappointed, but the Zeiss stuff is pretty nice too....I have found mine to be clear, durable and holds zero.  I have mine on a 300 wm with a break.
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Thanks guys,

Those are great suggestions; I think my best course of action is to keep checking the Sample List to see if something there tickles my fancy.

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How about a Bushy Elite 4200  4-16 X 40? Smile
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Originally posted by Urimaginaryfrnd Urimaginaryfrnd wrote:

Zeiss has some helpful reticles and target knobs too:
Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope
Stock # - 5214309972
  • Matte
  • Rapid Z 800
  • 1"
  • Side Focus
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
$874.95 
 
Add Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope to Cart 
Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope
Stock # - 5214559973
  • Matte
  • Rapid Z 1000
  • 1"
  • Side Focus
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
$874.95 
Add Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest Rifle Scope to Cart 
Here is one Leupold  that definately screams critter getter:
10178 Leupold 6.5-20x56 VX-3L 66740, Matte with red splatter finish, varmint hunters reticle, 30mm tube, target knobs, side focus, xtended twilight lens system, 100% new 2009 demo model, used for current SWFA.com web pictures $1,079.95
The Zeiss ballistics calculator for the Rapid Z doesn't include the 223 Rem, what gives?
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