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    Posted: February/15/2007 at 13:41

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and had a question:

 

I was wondering if anyone had suggestion for a scope for Savage 10FP-LE2 (.308) that I am buying tomorrow.  I am planning on using it for hunting coyote, target (maybe competition in the future), and general plinking at long distances.  I was thinking about an illuminated reticle of some sort.

 

I will have a leupold base and rings.  (I haven't revceived it yet but i think they are 1")

 

I was hoping to spend under $200.  Any suggestions? Thanks!



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 3trickplays07 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/15/2007 at 13:46

Monarchs are clearanced priced, a bit more than $200, but you're not going to find a better deal no matter what the brand.  $302 for a 5.5x16.5x44.  That's what I ordered and it'll handle the long shots just fine.

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If there were a scope that fit me perfectly and I'd never have to buy another I would be willing to go up to and around $300
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Terretsboy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/15/2007 at 14:06
Originally posted by 3trickplays07 3trickplays07 wrote:

Monarchs are clearanced priced, a bit more than $200, but you're not going to find a better deal no matter what the brand.  $302 for a 5.5x16.5x44.  That's what I ordered and it'll handle the long shots just fine.

 

Where so you see them for this price?

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Originally posted by Terretsboy Terretsboy wrote:

Anyone have any opinions on Tasco?  Namely: http://www.moosegear.com/products/tasco-targetvarmint-10-40x 50-18-moa-dot-matte-riflescope-21669.html

 

Poor QC,inferior materials,waste of money.

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Should I spring the extra for an illuminated recticle?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Trinidad Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/15/2007 at 15:59
For scopes in this price range a IR would not be a wise choice over a investment in better glass.

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I would suggest a nikon buckmaster 4.5-14 or a 6-18 off of the sample list lifetime guarantee great optics and the option of target knobs only down fall is the lack of internal adjustments so you would need a 20 moa base if you are a clicker

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http://www.swfa.com/pc-1942-218-nikon-55-165x44-monarch-ucc- riflescope.aspx

 

When I ordered mine, they had this model in stock.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Duce Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/20/2007 at 15:20

For long range and targets it is had to beat this deal at SWFA

http://www.swfa.com/pc-6851-218-nikon-65-20x44-monarch-ucc-r iflescope.aspx

 

6 may be a little much for up close but it is a great scope, I bought one and it is very clear, bright and easy to use scope that is great for long shots.

 

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From another thread, the 6.5x20's are backordered.  Three weeks out or so.  It would be well worth a phone call and see what they have in stock.  I got the "any day" line for a week and a half before I went with the lower power Nikoplex.
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