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cONQUEST 3-9x40 VS 3-9x50 |
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billiam13
Optics Apprentice Joined: April/11/2005 Status: Offline Points: 113 |
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Posted: January/26/2011 at 20:04 |
Is there a benefit with going to 50mm on a 3-9 over sthe standard 40mm. Will it give me any more light? It looks like the 3-9X40 conquest is HARD to beat price wise. I was wondering if there was anything to gain by stepping up to the 50mm. Thanks guys |
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Bitterroot Bulls
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You gain exit pupil size and low light performance. Not much difference in daylight.
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tman1965
Optics Master Joined: July/20/2010 Location: South Georgia Status: Offline Points: 1456 |
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+1 with above. If you like the 50 and your budget will allow it, I say go for it! If not, I'd get the 40 and never look back!
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WYcoyote
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$200 less for the 40mm. And lower mounting capability.
No brainer for me. But I like low scopes and I'm kind or a cheap bastard.
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jjyoung
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I have the 3-9x50 and mainly use it at night. It has performed very well and is shorter in length than the 40mm version which is one reason I purchased it. If I didn't find the 50mm for almost the same price as the 40mm, I would have purchased the 40mm no questions asked. $200 difference is not worth it in my opinion unless you need to use higher magnification at night.
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Stud Duck
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I agree with WYcoyote, I like lower mounted scopes, they tend to allow me to get a better cheeck weld on the comb of the stock.
IMHO, they look better and some of the larger objective scopes really affect the balance of a rifle, especially if it's a lighter weight "mountain rifle" or something of the sort.
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coyote95
Optics Master Joined: January/24/2009 Location: michigan Status: Offline Points: 1196 |
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currently own 3x9-50 and had a few of the 3x9-40 's save your money. the 40mm is a great deal ..imo the 50mm works well at night. Edited by coyote95 - January/27/2011 at 17:46 |
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RifleDude
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Nice Volquartsen .22 there, Mr. Coyote!
I have one too, same receiver, but with different handle (their VX-5000). Shoots great!
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supertool73
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A 1" tube with a 50mm bell just looks weird to me. I would pick the 40mm.
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me too, it looks huge |
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