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Steelbenz 
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 Topic: combination hunting / targetPosted: November/04/2009 at 05:09 |
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I know its a little more than you want to spend but you know the old saying about "crying once".
I own this scope for the very reason you state basically you want a do all scope. Here you go. http://swfa.com/Bushnell-25-16x42-Elite-6500-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P13139.aspx |
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8shots
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Posted: November/04/2009 at 01:57 |
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338Lapua;
Asking to clarify the "Big Bore" is legit, in the rest of the world Big Bore means anything over .375 H&H That would have a bearing on the advise / opinion given.
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biggreen747
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 20:55 |
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We measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a crayon, and cut it with a chainsaw.
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338LAPUASLAP
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 20:26 |
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I apologize for any offenses. I was just seemingly being rude and was not trying to be. I was more hoping that his big bore / silhouette error was going to be dropped so his question could be answered...
Again sorry it seems ruder (don't know how to spell that if it is even a word) as I read it back but I was not trying to offend.
I was not trying to say anything but I thought the Nikon Monarch could be dual purpose for the money he was talking about spending (realizing it has shortcomings as far as 1/8 adj. vs. standard).
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Al Nyhus
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 17:11 |
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I'd suggest you take a look at the Sightron 6-24 Silhouette model. Here's a link to an excellent review of it:
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Dale Clifford
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 15:46 |
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at this point probably depends alot on what type of hunting you are doing?? Nikon monarch is a really good option, except for the 1/8 clicks , but to get around that, but you don't count clicks anyway just dial to the stadia lines for that distance and color them with a marker. lots of scopes in this class-- monarch on mod. 70 stainless.
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jonoMT
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 15:46 |
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I'm a big fan of Vortex but their Viper scopes don't quite fit the objectives of both good for hunting and long-range target shooting. The magnification ranges are either 4-12 or 6.5-20. While 4X is alright on the low-end if you hunt in thick cover it is not great and 6.5 would be a challenge. 12X on the high end is low for 600-yard target shooting.
While I'm quite impressed with their new HD tactical scope, I was hoping Vortex would be the company that would put out an mil/mil FFP scope in the sub-$1000 range that would go 3-15 or 4-16 on a 30mm tube and track like a Nightforce. But only SWFA has even come close with their SS 3-9. (Alright, I'll shut up now). |
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ptarmiganptom
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 14:08 |
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I was sold on Sightron recently, but am waivering a bit now. Although i would love to get a SIII, i am not quite willing to shell out the $800 bones. My real question would be whether to shell out a little more for a SII big sky or go with a plain old SII. I only get out to the range about once a month, and although i would enjoy having top of the line equipment, i can settle for just good and reliable.
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Kickboxer
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 13:59 |
Welcome ptarmiganptom. Enjoy the OT Forum... Edited by Kickboxer - November/03/2009 at 14:08 |
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trigger29
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 13:57 |
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Here is a review from a respected member here. I haven't played with a Viper yet.
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ptarmiganptom
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 13:55 |
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Does anyone have any information on the Vortex Viper? I have no first hand knowledge of the brand other than what i can find in these forums. |
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jonoMT
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Posted: November/03/2009 at 13:46 |
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ptarmiganptom,
I'd look into the Sightron Big Sky or SIII models for something with target knobs in the magnification range you need. Also, the Bushnell Elite 6500, which has a range that should cover hunting close in out to targets at 600 yards (sorry, it's $150 more than your stated budget, but there aren't many quality scopes that do everything you want. I just dropped a boat load of $$$ on one that will so believe me when I say that): http://swfa.com/Bushnell-25-16x42-Elite-6500-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P13139.aspx I'd of course recommend the SS variable - if they had a model that went 4-16 instead of 3-9. That would be a great scope (not to fault SWFA because they have to look at what they can sell profitably rather than the wishes of a few). |
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