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Posted: October/29/2011 at 11:59 |
I am looking for a scope to go on my 270. I am in the Hill Country of Texas so deer shots of 80 yards are not uncommon. However, I also mule deer hunt so I need to be able to shoot about 300-500 yards. What are the suggestions on magnification and brand for below $700?
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Kickboxer
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I don't care much for 3-9 scopes, but they are, unfortunately, probably ideal for your stated requirements. I would go for a 3-9 SuperSniper. I've evaluated it, and it is one of the few 3-9's I would care to own. It's tough, adjustments are dead on and repeatable.
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+1 on the SS 3-9. That is what is on my 270. Great scope and match for the gun. If you don't like tactical setups, the Ziess Conquest would be a good scope to look at.
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A 3.5-10 Leupold would also be a good choice. They are light weight, trim and reliable. They also have more reticle options than most other scope manufacturers.
If you like tactical scopes I have also hunted with the SS 3-9 and it is a great all around scope. |
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I have the Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 on my Browning BAR .270!!!!!!! Love the scope! and my Browning is my favorite hunting rifle that I own. --Bboy623
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Here are some other options:
1). Minox ZA5 3-15 X 42 2). Sightron Big Sky 3-12 X 42 3). Burris Six X 2-12 X 40 4). Bushnell Elite 6500 2.5-16 X 42 Good luck and welcome to the O.T.! |
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Thanks for the advice. I will probably go with a Leupold just because it seems to be a little less pay for brand as in the Ziess and it has just always done great for me.
Last question: would it be more beneficial to go with a 3.5-10x50mm 4.5-14x40mm?
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I would not want anything over 3x on the bottom end if you are going to shoot at 80yds. The field of view on the scopes with a higher magnification on the bottom end is getting too narrow for me anyway. Makes it hard to find your target quickly with a narrow field of view. And 9x is plenty for 500yd shots.
I am toying with this Leupold for my 270 Sako. Mainly because it has an illuminated reticle. For those times I am in a low light situation. http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-R-30mm-Riflescope-P48036.aspx |
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