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    Posted: October/01/2010 at 21:21
Got a custom STW rifle w/heavy barrel (too heavy for a main hunting rifle). Looking for a long range open country scope for coyote size critters & target. It has a 20moa rail on it now, and for the money this set-up seems hard to beat.
Any pro's or cons here:

Vortex Viper 30mm 6.5-20 50mm target dot
TPS 30mm med tactical rings / steel alloy

If the scope is still available from SWFA I'm looking at dropping less than $500.
I like to measure powder by the cup.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/01/2010 at 23:27
Sounds like a very nice setup to me.

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Tide?
Seriously over rated.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote stickbow46 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/02/2010 at 03:39
That set up should serve you well!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tman1965 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/02/2010 at 09:47
sounds like an awesome set up!!
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You may want lower power for coyotes they can slip in pretty close undetected or you may want to back it up with buckshot or a handgun for the ones that do get in close.

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Originally posted by Urimaginaryfrnd Urimaginaryfrnd wrote:

You may want lower power for coyotes they can slip in pretty close undetected or you may want to back it up with buckshot or a handgun for the ones that do get in close.

I think a 2 man team one with a shotgun and calling is a good setup. Then switch out taking turns.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Corndawg Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/08/2010 at 20:35
Got the scope in yesterday!
Can't mount it yet. The TPS 30mm steel rings are on 2 week back order. I ordered a set of TPS 1" alum rings for my boss, and they made it in.

Just checking it out, and WOW, what a scope for what I paid. I'm not qualified to give a real review like some on here can, especially since it's not mounted, but I'm gonna be happy with this one.

One neat thing is the power numbers are on the scope itself rather than the power ring which is different from any I've seen.

Low light is good, but with fine lines & target dot, the reticle fades fast, but it wasn't really intended for late hunting.

It will be on a super flat magnum with 20moa rail so a lot of verticle isn't necessary, but how much adjustment do I have?
The clear front lense of the scope cover that came with it fell out when I took it out of the box, and I've played hell trying to get it back in, but WTF, I'll probably order a set of BC flip-ups anyway.
I like to measure powder by the cup.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SVT_Tactical Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/09/2010 at 08:08
Originally posted by Corndawg Corndawg wrote:


The clear front lense of the scope cover that came with it fell out when I took it out of the box, and I've played hell trying to get it back in, but WTF, I'll probably order a set of BC flip-ups anyway.
 
Same happened to me, dab a bit of superglue around the edge and wala
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