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    Posted: May/23/2015 at 14:34
So Skylar at SWFA hooked us up with a ruger american .243 in muddy girl camo. Its a rifle for my wife.

I want a compact type scope as it is a small trim little rifle and don't want a large optic on it. My ceiling is $800 but would prefer to spend much less than that. 2-7xish, 3-9xish mag 40 or under objective is what i am after.

So far i know of
Swaro z3 3-9x36
leupold vx3 2.5-8x
diamondback 2-8x32
VX-R 2-7x32

What are some other good options?

Edited by supertool73 - May/23/2015 at 14:39
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Leica ER 5 series... 1.5-8 x 32. I've got one on order.
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^^^Based on my current ownership experience with Leica ER scopes, I'm betting there's a way above average chance that's going to be a fantastic little scope.
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That's a cool looking "girl" rifle. I've heard nothing but good reports on the RAR and what a great value it is.
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Nice stick! I love a .243 too. 

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I have a vxr patrol and like it alot
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Originally posted by supertool73 supertool73 wrote:

I have a vxr patrol and like it alot

My bad...musta been some other Loopy hater. Wink
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Vx3 2.5x8 and good to go.
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That leica looks very interesting indeed.
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Trijicon 1-4

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For that matter, Trijicon 3-9x40 is about as light and compact as any other scope in its X range. It's about the same size and weight as the Swaro Z3 3-9.

I too like the Leupold VX3 2.5-8X36, as well as the smaller 1.75-6X32.
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I am really leaning towards the vx-3 or the vx-r
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( I showed that rifle to my daughter, Meghan, and she said she wanted a more Normal Looking Rifle!  Laugh)


I thought it was cool....my daughter needs a Youth Model....

We're going to get Meghan a 243 probably....


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