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    Posted: September/07/2010 at 12:48
I am thinking about upgrading the scopes on my .17 hmr and my enfield .303 and Vortex comes to mind first having recently put a Vortex Viper on my .30-06 and being superbly satisfied and impressed . However any other recommendations would be great as well. The .17 hmr scope that I have I only really have one complaint with. It is a simmons 3-9x32 and is fine for my .17 except that it has no paralax adjustment so in the higher magnification parallax is an issue.
 
Next for my Enfield. It had a Eurolux scope that crapped out after 50 or so rounds. For this one I am thinking I dont want any more than 7 or 9 maximum power. A nice fixed power of around 6 or so would also be great with good field of few for medium range moving but not running animals. That is if Indiana ever allows rifles. It would make a great hunting rifle/truck gun.
 
Lastly a friend of mine wants a scope for his H&R slug hunter.
 
Wondering about diamondbacks and  crossfires and how they would work on any of these. I know the Vipers are good.
 
 
 
 
 


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I wouldn't buy less than the viper. Just my opinion.
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My friend is thinking about a Nikon Buckmaster for his Shotgun. Are those any good. I have heard good things.
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Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

I wouldn't buy less than the viper. Just my opinion.
Even for the .17?
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Never used one.  I have used a prostaff for a while and it was definately servicable and held up really well.
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I'm with Graham on this one ,stay with the Viper,a very good line of scopes!
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I think with the current discounted pricing on the select Vipers, theres no reason to look at their lessor lines.

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i used the diamondback for two weeks, and it was a nice scope. its not a viper, but its still a good scope.
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I dont really need a great scope on the enfield as it is an old battle rifle and dont expect it to be exptremely accurate. I just need a decent one that will hold up to the recoil. A vortex would be overkill for a rifle like that. The .17 I am thinking of one of the crossfires specifically for a rimfire.
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 You might consider this for your Enfield:
 
 The FFII's are tough scopes.
 
 The new Redfields are getting good write ups so far also.
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Originally posted by 300S&W 300S&W wrote:

 You might consider this for your Enfield:
 
 The FFII's are tough scopes.
 
 The new Redfields are getting good write ups so far also.
Looks tempting. I have not ruled out other scopes I was just wondering what vortex scopes would be good for my other two rifles. I am open to other suggestions as well. I will look into that one. THanks.
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This is what I would put on the slug gun.  I had a buckmaster.  The optics are good but not as good as the viper.
 
http://swfa.com/Vortex-2-7x32-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P11226.aspx
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Originally posted by JimFromTN JimFromTN wrote:

This is what I would put on the slug gun.  I had a buckmaster.  The optics are good but not as good as the viper.
 
http://swfa.com/Vortex-2-7x32-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P11226.aspx
That would work well on my enfield too I would think.
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Anyone else?     Is there a way to change the title of a thread?
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Originally posted by saitotiktmdog saitotiktmdog wrote:

Anyone else?     Is there a way to change the title of a thread?
you can sometimes edit the first post and that will allow it
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Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

Originally posted by saitotiktmdog saitotiktmdog wrote:

Anyone else?     Is there a way to change the title of a thread?
you can sometimes edit the first post and that will allow it
Thanks. I edited the post and changed it around some but not enough to make some of the earlier posts not make sense. At least I think.
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If you are really looking for a value scope for your enfield then I might suggest a look at the pentax pioneer scopes on close out. I put one of the 4.5x14 on a 223 I have and for the price they are pretty nice. The sightron SI scope line is also suppose to be nice for the $100 to $125 range. Of course the Redfields as suggested above are a good choice. Under that you are probably looking at a bushnell trophy or comparable scope.
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I would like all the scopes to have parallax adjustment if it is a variable. Some do it automatically dont they.

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Originally posted by saitotiktmdog saitotiktmdog wrote:

I would like all the scopes to have parallax adjustment if it is a variable. Some do it automatically dont they.
No, none of them do it automatically.  Typically, centerfire rifle scopes are set to be parallax-free at 150 yards.  Scopes that are designated as Shotgun scopes typically are set to be parallax-free at 75 yards.  All of the above is assuming we're discussing scopes that don't have an Adjustable Objective, or a side parallax adjustment knob on the erector housing.  With an Adjustable Objective or a side parallax adjustment knob, you can adjust the scope to be parallax-free at whatever distance you happen to be shooting.  But, none of them do it automatically.
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I see.
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