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    Posted: December/17/2010 at 11:38
I want to purchase a new rifle scope and can spend up to $1000.  I want to put it on a 7mm-08 with most shots being in the 200 to 250 yd range.  Also, would like something that would reduce as much glare as possible as my morning shooting is to the east.  All suggestions appreciated.  Thanks     
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Vortex.
 
for half the price they are 85% the scope
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote supertool73 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2010 at 12:05
Looking into the direction of the sun is where Vortex lags behind. My Swaro, IOR, Meopta, and Trijicon do better in that regard than my Vortex.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tman1965 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2010 at 12:27
I think it would be pretty hard to beat the scopes on ST's list for this application.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote sm0014 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2010 at 13:35
Thanks all.  Now I know which direction to take.  I think I will probably go with the Swaro z3 4-12x50.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote supertool73 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2010 at 13:55
Just be aware that z3s have 1 inch tubes, so going with a 50mm objective will most likely require high rings also putting your scope quite high and limiting a cheek weld some.  That is what is nice about the 3-9x36, it allows you to mount it very low for a good cheek weld.

Personally IMO I think for your distances listed 9x is more than enough.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2010 at 14:19
+1 for the Swaro in either 3-9x36 or 3-10x42.
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I got the z5 with 52mm obj. on my rem 700 cdl .280.
I have medium tallys. Thats what tally recommended.
It doesn't sit high at all. Enough room for lense caps.
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