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Teddy Bear
Optics Apprentice Joined: December/22/2009 Location: Ontario, Can Status: Offline Points: 80 |
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Posted: April/08/2010 at 11:24 |
A friend of mine wants a new scope for his remington 30-06 semi that he uses to hunt whitetail deer but doesn't want to spend a bundle. He is interested in the Trophy XLT 3-9x40. Just wondering if the new fully multicoated lenses of the Trophy would be clearer than the fully coated lenses of the rifleman(the rifleman has $100 off right now so there would be about a $50 difference)Or is there something else in the $150-200 range(Can.) that would be better than either? Thanks for the input.
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300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
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What brand of scopes do y'all have access to?
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Teddy Bear
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I'd like to limit it to Leupold,Nikon,Bushnell and Vortex because of customer service they can be dealt with fairly locally.
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300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
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Here's a start then:
Myself,I wouldn't do a Leupold unless I could get into the VX-II series. The 3200 series are a step up from the Trophy series although they are a decent scope.
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Xlr8n
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I'd pass on the Rifleman. For just a couple bucks more you can get the NikonTeam Primos for $199 as mentioned above which is better than both you mention. Also I'd look at the Bushnell 4200 which can be found for $254 from the fine sponsor of this forum (or around $225 bucks if you google hard enough). It too exceed both you mention and is well worth another $25 over your limit.
The Bushnell Trophy XLT is actually advertised with better light transmission (91% vs. 90%) and more coatings (fully multicoated vs. multicoated) than the Bushnell 3200 Elite, but I haven't had a chance to compare them to one another.
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Ed Connelly
Optics Retard God of no Chihuahua Joined: December/16/2007 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 24225 |
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Bushnell 3200!!!
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neilbilly
Optics Master Joined: February/07/2010 Location: Sweeny TX Status: Offline Points: 999 |
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The new Trophy series is really a decent scope. It's not a primos, or a 4200, but it's hardly junk. my .02 |
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If God didn't want me to play with it, he'd of made my arms shorter.
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JerseySlayer
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The Nikon Team Primos is the best @ 200.00 really clear!!
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ckk1106
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neilbilly
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I just did the currency conversion "Canadian Dollar is strong right now" Pretty much even money with U.S. Several good scopes in the $199 range. Nikon Primos, Bushnell elite 3200, Vortex Diamondback and Burris Fullfield II are all good choices. You get free mail in goodies with the Nikon or Bushnell.... dunno about shipping to Canada for free goodies. Bushnell has rainguard. I like my Vortex. my .02 |
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If God didn't want me to play with it, he'd of made my arms shorter.
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Teddy Bear
Optics Apprentice Joined: December/22/2009 Location: Ontario, Can Status: Offline Points: 80 |
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Too bad none of the dealers will ship across the border. And the ones that will want me to do about 3 days of paperwork so I can get it through customs. But I have a system that helps me get a scope across when I need one and when there is a sizeable difference in price. The 6-24x50 monarch I got a few months back I got for $660 taxes and exchange included. From a canadian site it would have cost me $900. The only drawback is I may have to wait a month or 2 before I get it. Thats why I'm always price watching... seems lower end scopes may be $20-50 more here but when you start looking and higher end optics over $500 the prices really jump here. Even the VX1 I got in the U.S. last year for $289 runs anywhere from $410-500 depending on where your shopping. You guys have it pretty nice. Sorry, just venting, thanks for the help, appreciate it.
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magshooter1
Optics Professional Joined: August/27/2008 Location: El Dorado, AR Status: Offline Points: 827 |
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Weaver Classic V 3x9x38 or Vortex Diamondback 3x9x40. Both in your price range.
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