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jackG
Optics Apprentice Joined: November/27/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 141 |
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Posted: February/18/2007 at 19:15 |
My brother phoned last night from MT. He's intent on adding a .17 HMR to his stable of rifles. His computer is down so he can't access this sight or others. Here's the shopping criteria he's assembled. He's looking for a variable power unit with 12 - 14 on the top end. He'd like to keep it under $200. And of course, not junk. This is going to be a 150 yard gopher/dog rifle, Savage Accu-trigger, SS. I've been sorting through the various scope brands and it looks like okay glass, with that megnification, for that price is tricky to come by. Can anyone make some suggestions. Thanks.
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CAShooter
Optics GrassHopper Joined: February/13/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 26 |
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I have scoped a Winchester 1885 Low Wall in .17HMR with the 5.5-16.5x44 Nikon Monarch, and then scoped a Browning 1885 Low Wall in .22 Hornet with the Sightron 4-16x. Both have been fun combinations. High enough power at the top end to fine tune a group on the range, and then dial down to 4x or 5.5x for close in shots. Even a little fuzz at close in range has been ok...since the image doesn't have to be crisp to see that I am on target.
So, that is the combo that I chose, and am very happy with that range of scope power on both those rifles you mentioned. For my 223 Browning varminter, I went on up to the 6.5-20x44 Monarch. Guess I am compensating for aging eyes with a tad higher magnification and a flat focal plane for the target and cross hairs.
Regards, Ron
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