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    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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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.

 

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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:05

Originally posted by Skunk Skunk wrote:

sheperd a la tree! 

 

  Your going to be fun, I can tell all ready!!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:28

Originally posted by Skunk 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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WTF? OVER!!! A FROG HERE?
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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/07/2007 at 18:46
Originally posted by Skunk 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/08/2007 at 07:51

Originally posted by treeshepherd treeshepherd wrote:

Originally posted by Skunk 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.

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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Oops.
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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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?

Let me give you my two scents worth
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/08/2007 at 13:57
Originally posted by Skunk 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?

 

Surrender so soon, Skunk??

Well, at least we know you really are French now...

 

Viva La France!!!



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/08/2007 at 15:16
Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

Originally posted by Skunk 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?

 

Surrender so soon, Skunk??

Well, at least we know you really are French now...

 

Viva La France!!!

  It's just proof that we'd a won the Revolutionary war even without France.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/08/2007 at 15:39
Jeez, Cyborg, I just spit out my food.........................that's freakin funny
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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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