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gr8plmbr
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/10/2009 Location: wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 30 |
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Posted: December/10/2009 at 14:44 |
just got a h & r single shot in30.06 need good low power scope for hunting whitetail in wisconsin shots under 100yds would like to stay under $200
need scope with good eye relief 4" or more also good f.o.v.
i like these scopes vortex diamondback2 - 7 x 35
redfield 2 - 7 x 33
burris timberline 3 - 9 x 32 because of price
any help would be great thanks
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Rancid Coolaid
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I have an H&R in 45/70, it is a "primitive weapon" in Mississippi, even with glass, it is a great and "handy" rifle.
Mine wears an IOR 4X, tough as nails, always reminds me of my limited range. You have no such limitation. Personally, I'd go with the Vortex, their stuff is good for the money and seems to hold up well. |
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biggreen747
Optics Journeyman Joined: October/16/2009 Location: Colorado Status: Offline Points: 470 |
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While the Timberline isn't a bad scope I would go with the 2-7 Burris FFII if you decide to go with Burris. http://swfa.com/Burris-2-7x35-Fullfield-II-Rifle-Scope-P5973.aspx
The 3P4 Reticle in that Scope would be outstanding for low light / dark woods hunting. Since you have no bolt you can put a flip-up cap on the eyepiece without worrying about it interfering with the bolt. |
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lucytuma
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: November/25/2007 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 5389 |
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+1 on the burris.
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jonoMT
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What?!? Two guys from Wisconsin and it's the guy in Texas in who recommends the Vortex?
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Reaction time is a factor...
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gr8plmbr
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/10/2009 Location: wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 30 |
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i live in wisconsin the scope is made in wisconsin but cant find anyone who carries it in wisconsin !!!
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gr8plmbr
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i will look at the burris ffII any others
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RONK
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I'm from Wisconsin, and I can recommend Vortex, but only with the reservation that I've never owned one! (Yet.)
They are headquartered in Middleton, sort of a suberb on the west side of Madison.
I need to go down there and see the place and get to know them. A guy at the range last month told me they don't really have much of a showroom per se, but they do keep most of the models in stock at the office and are always helpful and willing to demonstrate them, etc.
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koshkin
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Burris Fullfield II 2-7x35 is better than Timberline.
Vortex Diamondback is probably similar to FFII, but I have not looked at them side by side (yet). Redfield Revolution promises to be pretty decent, but it is not available yet. Either Burris Fullfield II or Vortex Diamonback would serve you well. However, if you can stretch your budget a little bit, Vortex Viper 2-7x32 knock the socks of both of the above scopes: ILya
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