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Tikka7
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Posted: February/16/2007 at 09:06 |
I really like the looks of the 3-12x50 Euro-Diamond. I want a #4 reticle, but the only #4 available in the 07 catalog is the illuminated #4. I guess I could get the 3-12x56, its available with the standard #4. My question is, how good is this scope? I am limited to about $500 - $600. How is the optical quality of the glass and coatings? I will be using it for deer hunting and want low light performance. Anybody have any input on the illuminated #4?
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Trinidad
Optics Master Joined: May/04/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1555 |
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The ED does not seem to be at the level ov the BD or SS from Burris. I would pass on the ED and go with this 4200.
http://www.swfa.com/pc-7279-185-bushnell-25-10x50-elite-4200 -30mm-rifle-scope.aspx |
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jonbravado
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that's a good choice SVD, or try one of the monarch UCC's on closeout at www.swfa.com .
they would be a great choice for deer hunting in the lowlight.
if you can stretch to around 650 or so, the meostar 3-12x56 will blow you away.
good luck and let us know what you decide.
J |
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www.technika.nu
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Last I tried the eurodiamond it did feel like looking through an aquarium.
The picture is not very impressive at all. There was a also a considerable paralaxproblem. I would not buy the eurodiamond.......... Regards Technika |
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Brock_Brett
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Sig Select are nice in the Burris line but the Meostar as jonbravado has said is remarkable at the price.
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Tikka7
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Do you think the 3" eye relief on the Meopta is enough for a 7mm mag in a Tikka T3 Lite? What kind of warranty does the Meopta have? Is it serviced in the US or overseas? |
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Trinidad
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www.technika.nu
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I have a SuB 3-12x42 on a .358 Norma Mag, and that is not a heavy gun. Over the years this gun have also had Kahles 4x32, Kahles CXS 1,5-6, Trijicon 1,25-4 and a few others. If the stock is rigth and you are used to the gun it shouldent be any problems at all. And the 7mm have considerably less recoil than .358.
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jonbravado
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damn. a 7mag. and a light gun too. that kicks like a mule.
can you send the gun back? that's like a cannon shooting a bb!!!! hehehe. joking.
i had one and shot it 12 times and got rid of it. too much for a day of shooting. then i bought a 7mm08. better ballistics. no kick.
you may want to go the way of monarch UCC. a lil more forgiving in the eye relief dept.
good luck.
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Tikka7
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I had a remington 700 7 mag. w/factory muzzle brake and detachable magazine. It shot like a dream, no recoil, but loud as hell. Sold it to my son-in-law. My wife shot her 1st deer with it this season (a nice 8-point w/18 in. spread).I got tired of the noise, so she bought me the Tikka camo stainless T3 in 7 mag for christmas. Amazing accuracy, shoots .6 in. 5-shot groups w/factory ammo. Recoil is really not too bad, I swapped out the recoil pad to a limbsaver and that helped.What do you guys think about the Monarch Gold scopes? I see they have 4" constant eye relief.
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jonbravado
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the monarch gold are very nice. 30mm tube. very bright and rugged.
get it with a #4 reticle. i love the #4 for deer. easy on the eyes in lowlight.
good luck. the 7mag i had was a savage synethetic - very light w/ a tiny scope - kicked like a mule, and the sound was the worst part. ugh.
good call on the limbsaver. you can't beat a T3.
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Trinidad
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I would pass on the Monarch Gold to my eyes the 4200 I presented has the better glass out of the two a IR and at a much better price. Monarch gold is overpriced IMO, at this price might as well go with Kahles a IOR or Meopta.
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