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rightwingnut
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Posted: February/28/2011 at 09:19 |
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I won a Savage Axis (.243) at a Whitetails Unlimited event and now need optics. Gonna be probably used for coyotes and a deer rifle for my wife. I now its just a basic no frills gun but I do expect it to shoot pretty good, all my Savages have. Kinda of a truck gun that takes a beating. Is it time for SS 3x9 or maybe more magnification? Im in the $400-500 budget range and have opportunities to shoot out to 500 yards. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
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Kickboxer
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SS3-9 is a fantastic choice for that rifle. I'm not a big fan of the 3-9 range, but I really like the SS. It would go well on a .243... outstanding combo, I think.
Congratulations on the win, BTW...
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SVT_Tactical
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The SS 3-9 would be a great scope, I really like mine. If using it for yotes, i wouldn't go higher than 3X on the low end. and 9X is plenty for a hunting rig out to 500
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pyro6999
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+1 do you hunt alone when you go after yotes??? |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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If you plan to dial in correction you are on the right track. If however it is a truck gun like you mentioned I will suggest that I put one of these on a Savage .243 and found it a good match.
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Talk about an inexpensive, tough, quality set-up! Congrats on winning the rifle! |
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-Matt
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neilbilly
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No flies on either option there. I'm thinking free gun with $170 scope makes a regret free truck gun.
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