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mdstevens1370
Optics GrassHopper Joined: February/11/2010 Status: Offline Points: 22 |
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Posted: September/16/2011 at 13:24 |
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I am purchasing a 700 SPS Tactical in .308. I'm wanting to put a nice mil-dot on it, but the problem is I need to keep the scope cost around $400. I want a variable powered scope to use for a variety of ranges.
The choices I have found so far are: Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x42 Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 Vortex 6.5-20x44 Viper 30mm Sightron 4-16x42 SII Any advice on these choices would be greatly appreciated. I'm also willing to look at any other suggestions. Thanks |
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SVT_Tactical
MODERATOR Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 31233 |
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You'd be leaps and bounds ahead if you could save another $100 and pick up one of these off the SampleList
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jselsor
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I would go with either vortex viper or nikon buckmaster for a hunting rig. If your gonna use as a target rig give the super sniper 16x some thought.... Good luck! These are great rifles. If you reload give 168 gr Amax with 45.5 grns of varget a try 2.85 col. It shoots 1/2" in my rifle all day |
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Griffin99
Optics Apprentice Joined: September/19/2005 Location: Lawton, OK Status: Offline Points: 83 |
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Out of that list, my money goes to the Vortex 6.5 x 20 x 44. I have one on a Savage .223 and I have been nothing but impressed with it. I had it out tonight looking at a 40MPH sign measured at 9/10ths of a mile (by odometer) and I was absolutely amazed. Best value in that price range, for me anyways. That scope is the gold standard of variables as far as I am concerned. I think you will be happy with it. Of course, I also have a SS, so I am partial to those as well! You won't regret either of them.
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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My wants and budget dont alway line up either so I will suggest this scope and I have one that I like a lot because a 6x42 is a very bright scope and a power range that can be easily hand held where higher powers will have to be shot from a solid rest.
Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - September/19/2011 at 22:16 |
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FALex
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I loved my 6.5x20x44 Viper. I did, however, sell it for the SS 5-20. To Vortex's credit, I received almost the purchase price for it (1.5 years-old)! I had 11-1200 yard hits no problem with it. In the mid-range scopes, I always recommend this one, especially when compared to the Monarch's.
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http://swfa.com/Sightron-3-9x42-SII-Big-Sky-Riflescope-P9158.aspx
With the $75 rebate it will be hard to beat. |
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