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countryboy
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Posted: September/17/2010 at 21:37 |
Comrades, I NEED SOME ADVICE ON SOME RIFLE SCOPES . I WANT TO STAY AROUND THE $200.00 MARK. I know I can't get a lot for that amount of change ,but which scope i got listed would be the best glass and good tracking/
1-Nikon pro staff 2- Redfield Revolution ----- new scope this year 3--Vortex Viper 4-Vortex diamondback 5-Vortex Crossfire |
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300S&W
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WestOfPecos
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neilbilly
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Gotta agree with 300 the close out on the 2-7 Viper is a sweet deal. "if you can get one" The Nikon is a nice scope, but the crosshairs are too busy for me to use one as a hunting scope. I own 2 diamondbacks and they are good scopes for hunting. What ya mounting it on? If you're pressed for cash and/or the Viper can't be had before season starts, give this one a good look. It's on sale and a very good scope for the money. http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x32-Timberline-Rifle-Scope-P11002.aspx it's not going to be as good as the Viper in low light, but fully serviceable as a hunting rifle scope. |
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stickbow46
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+3 Vortex Viper!
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cyborg
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The Dude
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What he said. I've got three and love em, cant be beat for the money. I have some Redfields Revolutions I like as well, a little lighter but not quite as bright and clear. Never owned a Nikon.
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powderburn
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I would agree with the above. The only caveat might be the length as I tried a 2x7 on a short action savage and it was too short for my ring spacing and I did not want to use extension rings or a 1pc. base. So measure your ring spacing and make sure it fits . Otherwise the 2x vortex is a killer value right now and is adequate for anything you would need under 99% of hunting conditions. If you want a 3x9 I suggest you look at the link below as it is a pretty good review of the scopes available in your budget range. It doesn't include the viper as it is a more expensive scope that just happens to be on sale right now.
http://www.opticstalk.com/inexpensive-scope-comparison_topic21176.html |
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300S&W
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neilbilly
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Good point Powederburn. My Winchester model 100 is a tough one to fit. I have to use a long scope on that short barreled carbine due to the ring spacing. Right now there is a Diamondback on it which just barely fits. It's why I was asking what he was going to mount the scope on. |
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If God didn't want me to play with it, he'd of made my arms shorter.
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lucytuma
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The Vortes line will definitely offer the best optics from the group listed above. Here are three vortex scopes that are on sale now.
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saitotiktmdog
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Viper. I have the 6-20x44. It would be too much for hunting. I live in a state where you can not hunt with high powered rifles so I got a scope that would work well at the range also. the 2-7 or 3-9 would be a good choice.
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tman1965
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2-7x32 viper
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Folically Challenged
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This much agreement on a riflescope forum????
PERISH the thought! Not many would say the Viper was the BEST scope out there. But there's nothing even CLOSE to it for the money. FC
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magshooter1
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+1 on that
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Just go for it. Can't beat that Viper deal.
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300S&W
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And if you don't like it PM me and I'll buy it from ya.
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Ed Connelly
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