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Corndawg
Optics Apprentice Joined: March/04/2010 Location: Bama Status: Offline Points: 74 |
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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. |
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I like to measure powder by the cup.
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koshkin
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Sounds like a very nice setup to me.
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Shenko
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Tide?
Seriously over rated. |
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stickbow46
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/07/2009 Location: Benton, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4678 |
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That set up should serve you well!
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tman1965
Optics Master Joined: July/20/2010 Location: South Georgia Status: Offline Points: 1456 |
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sounds like an awesome set up!!
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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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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308 Sav
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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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Corndawg
Optics Apprentice Joined: March/04/2010 Location: Bama Status: Offline Points: 74 |
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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. |
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I like to measure powder by the cup.
You can tell a lot about a man by the edge he keeps on his pocket knife. ROLLTIDE! |
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SVT_Tactical
MODERATOR Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 31233 |
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Same happened to me, dab a bit of superglue around the edge and wala
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