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    Posted: February/23/2011 at 14:06
I know nothing about optics and I mean nothing. This forum has a wealth of knowledge being shared by the members, the best I have come across so far. Within a couple of evenings of reading past posts I am feeling more comfortable in selecting a scope for my first hunting rifle. I may not buy the best scope or the most expensive scope but, I hope to buy a scope that best suits my needs and budget. I like the warranty on the vortex viper, I can see  myself my breaking it. It will be on a browning x bolt 30 06 which will be used for everything (not alot of disposable income for many guns) from deer, moose, caribou, bear. MY one question, is the 3-9x40 the best size choice for an all around scope? The deer could be close or could be far away, anyone have a good choice for an ammunition choice? 150 or 165 grain? brand? Thanx in advance. Allan Cullen
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If you can afford to go to $400, I would recommend the Zeiss Conquest 3-9x.  It will be a better otpically and if this is your one do it all gun, having a little better glass will be nice.  But if not Vortex makes a decent optic with the Viper and it will serve you well I am sure. 

I think 3-9x is a great power range for your intended uses as is the 30-06 

http://swfa.com/Zeiss-3-9x40-Conquest-Rifle-Scope-P608.aspx


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bitterroot Bulls Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/23/2011 at 14:33
Welcome to the OT, Allen.

I would echo Supertool's advice, adding that a 2-7 or 4-12 would also be good all around magnification range. 

There aren't a lot of disappointed Conquest owners, and there is no better scope at $400.

I would look at a "hard" expanding load in the 30-06 for game from deer to moose.  Barnes 150 TSX comes to mind, and it turns the 30-06 into a flat shooter.  Other options would be Accubonds in either 150 or 165, Interbond, Trophy Bonded, etc.  A premium bullet pays big dividends when hunting the really big stuff like moose.
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I was thinking $500 would be my limit. I am still open to suggestions. I considered vortex because it is a Canadian company and I am Canadian. However I have since learned the scopes are not made in Canada so that throws that out the door. If I trashed a  Vortex scope I am under the impression it would be fixed no questions asked>>I'll look into Zeiss Conquest, thanx 
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they have a division in canada in case you do happen to break one, good luck doing that though.
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Originally posted by surferal surferal wrote:

I considered vortex because it is a Canadian company and I am Canadian. However I have since learned the scopes are not made in Canada so that throws that out the door.
 
Actually, even though they have a Canadian division, the company is based in Middleton, Wisconsin.
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if you can go a tad higher:

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30-06 topped with a 3-9X40 Conquest - what I got my oldest Son,  got his younger brother a .270 topped with same scope.  Can't go wrong with that combo!
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Well, considering your budget and your admittance of not knowing much about optics, I would also recommend the Ziess.  The Vortex would be good too.  And I doubt you will break it.  Scopes of that quality can really take a beating.  I torture test mine and then put them on a horse in the mountains elk hunting.  Had them rolled on, and no scopes broken yet.

Also, stick around and read more.  You will learn a lot from the good people here that know about scope.  I know I learn a lot from them every day.
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+1 for the conquest, although Like everyone else says, I dont think you could go wrong with vortex either! as far as ammo, I have never had the good old remington corelokt 150gr let me down yet!
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Welcome Allan! Excellent  You have received great advice so far. Another consideration would be a Sightron Big Sky 3-9 X 42. These are also very good choices for typical hunting situations. Cost-wise, they are under $400, and have a $75 rebate going on now. They also have good CS. 
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Originally posted by bugsNbows bugsNbows wrote:

Welcome Allan! Excellent  You have received great advice so far. Another consideration would be a Sightron Big Sky 3-9 X 42. These are also very good choices for typical hunting situations. Cost-wise, they are under $400, and have a $75 rebate going on now. They also have good CS. 
 
You beat me to it!  I was going to say the same thing...
 
I would have been on the Big Sky bandwagon like a fly on...well, you know, had the Elite 4200 not been on sale for SO cheap!
 
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Mostly all I have is 3x9 scopes.  It seems that there is always deals out there on them.  I bought a spare 3x9x40 Burris awhile back from swfa for $119.95 new.  also many 3x9's to fit your budget.  alot of sales out there right now with the discontinuing of the Bushnells.  the Conquest is hard to beat.  
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great information, I'm feeling smarter now, yes there is lots to read here, good forum >>>not too many hi-jacked posts complaining about your speling problemns eitherWhacko
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