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    Posted: August/25/2010 at 19:58
Hi,
I just purchased a RRA LAR-8 308 carbine. I like to deer hunt and I want to use it next year (Fall 2011). Does anyone have any suggestions for a scope? I have no experience with the battery operated type of scope and don't know much about them. I have 2 Leoplold VX III 3.5 X10 scopes on my browning bold action rifles, but I am not sure that this is the best option for the LAR-8. I really don't want to pay over 1000.

Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.

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I would look at the Trijicon Accupoints.  great hunting scope. 

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BGD welcome to the OT.+1 for Trijicon.
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At what ranges will you be shooting?
What is your budget?


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Thanks for the suggestions and the welcome. The Trijicon Accupoint looks good. For deer probably just out to 200 yards. I may play at the range at longer distances. I would like to stay in the $1000.00 area. I need to look at the other scopes.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote VYD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/26/2010 at 12:46
Have you looked at SWFA SS line of scopes? But I guess you'd rather have 1 inchers...?
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If no low light hunting, Accupoint would not be my first recommendation.

hard to wrong with the 3-9 SS, and it fits well within your budget.
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I have the DPMS LR-308 and i have a 4-16 Monarch on it
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It really depends on how you use the rifle. Almost anything can be used for hunting deer.  Are we talking the collapsable stock model or the fixed stock with a 20 in barrel.  If the collapsable stock shorter barrel version I believe I would go with a Trijicon ACOG. If the 20 in fixed stock the 3-9 super Sniper is a good choice for an all around scope or if you want higher power I would look at:
Zeiss 4.5-14x50 Conquest Rifle Scope Rapid Z 800 Zeiss 4.5-14x50 Conquest Rifle Scope
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  • Rapid Z 800
  • 1"
  • Side Focus
  • Hunting Turrets
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
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Zeiss 4.5-14x50 Conquest Rifle Scope Rapid Z 1000 Zeiss 4.5-14x50 Conquest Rifle Scope
Stock # - 5214909973
  • Matte
  • Rapid Z 1000
  • 1"
  • Side Focus
  • Target Knobs
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
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I think theres plenty to choose from for deer and some target shooting 200-300 yards and youd be surprised  theres quite a bit in the 300-500 dollar range   I just bought a 6.5-20 Vortex viper and if i didnt already have my 4-16 monarch I would be buying one of the 4-12 vipers before there all gone especially at half the price as i paid  for my monarch with the sale going on now. 

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Thanks everyone,
I am starting to get interested in the Trijicon Accupoint TR22R. I need to find someplace that has one so I can look at it. The idea that you can keep both eyes open sounds interesting.  I have several months before I can afford one so I have plenty of time to investigate.

I just saw my brother in laws AR15 with the eotech sight. It is incredible how fast it is. If I wasn't going to deer hunt I would look at that style
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