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treeshepherd
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Topic: new optics for the hornet Posted: November/06/2007 at 16:49 |
I am looking to replace the scope on a 22 hornet and have narrowed it down to these four and was looking for some feedback on what you guys would choose. I have a budget of $200 and looking to keep the scope around 12 oz.and a 32 - 35mm obj. Here are the choices.....Burris FFII 2-7x35 with German #4, Weaver V7 2.5-7x32, Bushnell 3200 2-7x32, the fourth is the Sightron SII 1.5 - 6x42 it weighs in at 14 oz and is bigger than I would like, but might go with it anyway. What do you guys think?
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helo18
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Posted: November/06/2007 at 18:06 |
I have a ffII 3-9x40 on my 270 and really like it. I can't really
compare it to the others because I don't have any, but I can say that
the ffII is a good scope.
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jonbravado
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Posted: November/07/2007 at 07:33 |
i am about to pull the trigger on that particular FFII - i would say that would be the best one for you out of the bunch for your SETUP.
the sightron may be a little bit better for resolution, hopefully someone will chime in.
KOSHKIN - question for you:
is the sightron and FFII on par, optically? i am wanting the lowprofile w/ #4 reticle and the FFII is one of the only 'affordable' ones out there.
any other suggestions? i have lots of good glass and don't want to step down too much. i wish sightron had one in this setup in their SII or bigsky line.
good luck and let us know what you decide, shepard.
J
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Dolphin
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Posted: November/07/2007 at 14:01 |
Treesheperd, I think you are under powering yourself. I just bought a Savage Model 40 and you know, I cannot remember what I put on it, but it was at least 9x on the top end. Its a nice flat shoot cartridge up to 200 yards, making it a fine little varmint rifle. I have handloaded more efficient bullets for mine, making it even a flatter shooting cartridge. All of the scope brands you mentioned are excellent for your price point, but I would step up a notch in power and would make sure that you look through each one before purchasing.
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Skunk
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Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:01 |
sheperd a la tree! bonjour, mon amie! Why put scope you on hornet? Besides fighter jet made by capitalist pig and stinging insect, what is hornet?
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Let me give you my two scents worth
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cheaptrick
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Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:05 |
Skunk wrote:
sheperd a la tree! |
Your going to be fun, I can tell all ready!!
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Dolphin
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Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:28 |
Skunk wrote:
sheperd a la tree! bonjour, mon amie! Why put scope you on hornet? Besides fighter jet made by capitalist pig and stinging insect, what is hornet? |
Interesting, a frog on the OT. This is either a joke or he is an imbecile.
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cyborg
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Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:30 |
WTF? OVER!!! A FROG HERE?
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Big Squeeze
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Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:41 |
Now c`mon guys! We have to be a little patient with Pepe LA PEEEEE----UUU!!!!!!! He`s probably more familiar with those European cartridges!
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treeshepherd
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Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:46 |
Skunk wrote:
sheperd a la tree! bonjour, mon amie! Why put scope you on hornet? Besides fighter jet made by capitalist pig and stinging insect, what is hornet? |
hmmmm not sure if that is advice or what..... Dolphin - as to that choice of scopes I use the hornet in thickets next to a few farms. The longest shot is usually 50 yards, so I like the really wide field of view. Otherwise the .22-250 goes with me. The hornet is already a good setup, just looking for an excuse to get another scope. I like the Burris FFII and will probably go with that one. I like the #4 reticles.
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Dolphin
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 07:51 |
treeshepherd wrote:
Skunk wrote:
sheperd a la tree! bonjour, mon amie! Why put scope you on hornet? Besides fighter jet made by capitalist pig and stinging insect, what is hornet? | hmmmm not sure if that is advice or what.....
Dolphin - as to that choice of scopes I use the hornet in thickets next to a few farms. The longest shot is usually 50 yards, so I like the really wide field of view. Otherwise the .22-250 goes with me. The hornet is already a good setup, just looking for an excuse to get another scope. I like the Burris FFII and will probably go with that one. I like the #4 reticles.
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Burris FFII is a nice scope, but I would find the 4a reticle heavy for varmint hunting. Try it out on some targets of similar size. If your longest shots are 50 yards, I would agree with your magnification choices and for a wider field of view. You will be perfectly satisfied with the Burris. I have two myself.
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helo18
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 13:30 |
Oops.
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tahqua
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 13:32 |
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Big Squeeze
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 13:38 |
Helo 18....................The perfect road kill??????????????????????????? Absolutely!!!!! A pic is worth a thousand words!.....Good one there!!!
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Skunk
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 13:43 |
I not best understanding english Big Squeezy journeyman boy, but I feel maybe you not me like?! Why not peace with me you try?
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Let me give you my two scents worth
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cheaptrick
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 13:57 |
Skunk wrote:
I not best understanding english Big Squeezy journeyman boy, but I feel maybe you not me like?! Why not peace with me you try?
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Surrender so soon, Skunk??
Well, at least we know you really are French now...
Viva La France!!!
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cyborg
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 15:16 |
cheaptrick wrote:
Skunk wrote:
I not best understanding english Big Squeezy journeyman boy, but I feel maybe you not me like?! Why not peace with me you try?
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Surrender so soon, Skunk??
Well, at least we know you really are French now...
Viva La France!!!
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It's just proof that we'd a won the Revolutionary war even without France.
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tahqua
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 15:39 |
Jeez, Cyborg, I just spit out my food.........................that's freakin funny
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cyborg
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 15:45 |
We really should post some sort of warning about the possible damage to monitors, choking hazards and such.
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cyborg
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Posted: November/08/2007 at 16:37 |
So tell me there Skunk are you planning on adding anything remotely valuable to this forum or are you comfortable being a target ?
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