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    Posted: August/23/2011 at 21:09
Yes, it is the handgun cartridge but in an H&R single shot rifle.  Bought it on a whim and have yet to shoot it.  Reloading some 2,000 fps 158's and 1,700 fps 180's for fun and maybe a few tiny FL deer.

I have a red dot and was going to use that but the battery went...very quickly with the power "off"...irritated me.  So I want a scope with a regular recticle, good without battery.

Looking for best bang for buck.  I can not justify a $300+ scope on a $175 gun that's only good for 100 yards.  (I use Leupy's on my hunting rifles -  - just can not justify the $$$ on a low use gun - the reloading is purely for stress relief...)

Recoil should be pretty soft.  Will lean towards some low light capabilities.  Would like a 2-7 or 1-4 or similar power scope...

Did I say CHEAP?  Under $150 for sure.  Burris FFII is tempting at $139.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sparky Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/23/2011 at 22:40
+1  That would be choice also.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bugsNbows Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/24/2011 at 07:28
Either the Viper listed above or a fixed power 4X. There are several good ones that won't break the bank. The Weaver 4X38 @ $135 isn't half bad or the Sightron SII @ $187 is a step up. 
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  +3 on the Viper.  Best hurry before their gone.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jjrgr21 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/24/2011 at 10:40
+1 viper

but i have a weaver 1-3 on my 44 lever, and like it pretty good
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/24/2011 at 13:06
I also like the Viper for this application, but the Weaver v3 mentioned above is also a great inexpensive scope.
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Thanks, guys!
 
I'm trying to order one now....
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rich M Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/16/2011 at 20:58
I received my Vortex Viper 2-7x32.

Very nice - crisp clean picture.  Used it on a H&R single shot .357mag rifle.  Could easily see the bullet holes at 100 yards, perhaps better than my Redfield Illuminator (original version).

I'm well pleased with it.
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