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    Posted: May/10/2007 at 11:39

Hello all, and thank you. I desperately need a really good scope for long range hunting. Have heard good things on Nikon, Bushnell, and even a little stuff on Tasco lately.

 

I REALLY want clear glass with great light transmission. Does anybody know of any reliable scope tests / comparrisson / Ratings anywhere???

 

Anyway thanks for your help!

 

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will there ever be the chance for short range? under 100 yards?

 

and define.....long range......

 

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Yes... i was unclear about the range. I will be shooting at some closer range say 25 - poss 350. It is a new 22-250 and am not sure what it can do or what i can do with it. I had thought 4X or most likely 6X what do you all think?

 

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There are tons of scopes in your price range and that will fit your mission.

 

You want a variable starting with about 3 power and going up to 10-26 power, approx.

 

The correct reticle is important.  Ask some of the guys in the Varmint Scope area here.

 

In your budget, look at Nikon Monarchs, Weaver Grand Slams, Sightron II, Burris Sig Select, even some Leupold VX IIIs.

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the nikon monarch UCC's w/ the BDC reticle may be the ticket.

 

good luck!!!

 

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So you guys like the nikons over the burris?
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i do. monarch UCC or better, though.

 

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Superlite,

You might also define "varmint" as well.  A reticle considered optimal for small varmints like chucks, ground squirrels, and prairie dogs wouldn't necessarily be optimal for larger varmints like coyotes and other predators.

 

A 2.5-10X is ideal for your 25 - 350 yard shooting distances.  FWIW, I've found that when shooting at varmints during the middle of a warm day, I can't really use beyond about 12 - 14X effectively due to heat mirage.



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Frankly, if I had about $450.00 to spend, I would go with a Sightron II with side focus.  You can go with a nice plex reticle or a Mildot.

 

They can be had for that price and the quality is top notch.  Yes, I own one.

 

Also would go with Nikon over Burris otherwise.

 

SWFA should be selling Sightrons soon.

 

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I would go 4200 4-16X40 especially if on a sporter rifle maybe the 6-24 if on a varmint style
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