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ctimgo
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Posted: June/18/2015 at 12:23 |
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Just as the heading states. I am looking for the best bang for my buck in the $800 range. I want FFP, mil/mil knobs, Christmas tree reticle, and reliable. Any ideas?
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Kickboxer
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You could take a look at Vortex Viper line. Many like them.
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cheaptrick
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SS 3-9x?? Not sure about the Christmas tree reticle qual though.
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JLud
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Weaver tactical emdr?
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That thing on the left....my old ride, some days I miss her.
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koshkin
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If you want a Christmas tree reticle in a FFP scopes for $800 you have exactly two options:
Option 1: increase your budget Option 2: relax some of your requirements If you go up in price, your options are either Vortex PST 6-24x50 with EBR-2C reticle for $1000 or a Bushnell Elite Tactical Hunter for $1200-$1300 If you give up the Christmas tree reticle requirement, get SWFA SS 3-9x42 or 3-15x42 for $600-$700. ILya
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JF4545
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No Christmas Tree
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ctimgo
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To get into the specs that I am looking for I am ok with used as long as it has a good warranty.
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JF4545
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Take a look on the sample list perhaps |
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stork23raz
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no christmas tree. I dont think that exist in this price range,
http://swfa.com/Burris-2-10x42-XTR-II-34mm-Rifle-Scope-P68066.aspx these are still pretty new but look interesting Burris also offers a rebate after purchase
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ctimgo
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Ok Looks like Vortex PST, Sightron SIII, or Bushnell. What will have the best glass or will they all be about the same?
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JF4545
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I can honestly vouch for the Sightron SIII as I have one on my Savage model 12. There is anything I dislike about it, other then no zero stop. However as you probably already know, you wont find a zero stop in that price range.
Myself, I would hesitate buy that Weaver or any of the Super Snipers, I have the 3x9x42 Good Luck J
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cheaptrick
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???Huh???
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Whitefire
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What cheaptrick said...
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verminator
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the new nightforce SHV superb scope a tad better optically than my weaver tac build quality is good as expected from a nightforce..m.o.a.r ret is nice..but abit above your budget
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saltydog235
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I had one of these. The scope itself is OK. The turrets are mushy and not very positive in adjustment. It tracked well. I just hunted with mine and the illumination in it sucked. The entire reticle lit up and even on the lowest setting degraded night vision or dusk vision as it was. If you just plan on punching paper it's not a bad choice, if you plan on hunting, I'd keep looking. |
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verminator
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not a good idea to use a illuminated ret with nv the non illuminated works well go wth the weaver tracks well glass is good can be had for 700 bucks. I think you would be hard pressed to find any other scope the comes close for similar money |
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saltydog235
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I was referring to my night vision, not an optic. The illumination in the Weaver Tactical is horrible. I like the Super Slam series of Weavers but, I wasn't very happy with this scope. It'd be great for paper punching on a range or rigining steel but it's not a hunting optic.
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verminator
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I use mine for hunting...I use it with a mini 14 fitted with a high spec xr5 tube+laser illuminator..accounted for 185 rabbits and a Charlie..last week
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saltydog235
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Good for you, the illumination in the reticle still sucks.
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verminator
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yep very good night for me there paying £2 a piece for the rabbits at mo if head shot. so all in all turned out a excellent night...but I still say the weaver's the best deal out there for the money |
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