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    Posted: December/28/2012 at 22:56
Looking to put a scope on a mini 14 i just purchased. The gun will be used for plinking anything and everything, carry along with me on my trap line and maybe some coyote hunting. I'm not looking to do long range with it, lets say 200 yds or less. Just want to get some ideas on scopes. I'm not a fan of ballistic plex reticles, would like a standard plex or #4. With the rings that came with the gun i believe the largest objective i can put on is a 40mm. I would like my top end magnification to be between 9 and 14. Id say my budget is around $400. Thanks for the help.
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Great sale on Zeiss Conquest,check out 3-9x40 with #4 @ $349.00@ SWFA.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote biggreen747 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/29/2012 at 09:23
Wish I had kept my mini14. I kick myself daily for trading that rifle. If it were mine I would look at something like this.

http://swfa.com/Bushnell-2-7x32-Elite-Rifle-Scope-P48261.aspx

The Zeiss is also a great deal on a great scope. You may also want to check out the Sightron close outs. The SII Big Sky series are excellent optics.

http://swfa.com/Sightron-Closeouts-C4847.aspx

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+1 on the conquest
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+2 conquest


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You will want to stay with a one inch tube because the rings that come with it are 1 inch.
I understand you dont like the balistic plex but its less money right now usually its way more.
*****Zeiss 3-9x40 Conquest Rifle Scope Rapid Z 600 *****Zeiss 3-9x40 Conquest Rifle Scope
Stock # - ZEI5214609971
  • Matte
  • Rapid Z 600
  • 1"
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
  • Was $569.95, SWFA sale price: $399.95
  • $299.95 after $100 Mail-in Rebate Expires 12/31/12
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Zeiss 3-9x40 Conquest Rifle Scope #4 Zeiss 3-9x40 Conquest Rifle Scope
Stock # - ZEI5214609904
  • Matte
  • #4
  • 1"
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
  • Closeout, was $499.95
$349.95 

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I had one of these on one at one time:
Minox 1.5-8x32 ZA5 Riflescope Minox 1.5-8x32 ZA5 Riflescope
Stock # - MIN66104
  • Matte
  • German #4
  • 1"
$479.00 

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I was definitely thinking the zeiss conquest with the #4. Does anyone know how long they are on sale for?
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best guess - till they are GONE which can be really quick at these prices.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stevey Ducks Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/29/2012 at 21:00
Zeiss is very nice but a Weaver 3.5-10X40 GrandSlam is shorter, lighter and close to $200 less
But, 10 years from now you would probably be happier with the Zeiss.
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Originally posted by Brad4213 Brad4213 wrote:

I was definitely thinking the zeiss conquest with the #4. Does anyone know how long they are on sale for?


The rebate ends I believe on 12/31/12.
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