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tjsshl
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Posted: October/05/2007 at 14:45 |
Hello:
I am a new poster and I am confused about what scope I should mount on a really beautiful custom .270 with 1" rings. I have done some research and have read many posts, including the Scope Scale by Chris Farris and have narrowed it down, I think, to a few good choices. Let me provide a few parameters that might help.
This will be primarily a deer and sheep rifle, maybe elk, but that would be an exception. It should cover the widest range of uses possible. The range is a little hard to guage, but I doubt there would be many extremely long shots (say 300+). I am sure that the rifle can do it, but I'm not sure about myself. I can see sticking with 130gr bullets, so there might not be a huge need to re-sight because of bullet changes. I'd like to stay under $1000, and I don't have a problem with using Samplelist or Ebay. In addition, I don't hunt every day or even every month. I'm actually a terrible hunter and have only borrowed rifles in the past, but I would like to get better. I am a highly experienced fly fisherman and would like to combine the two activities more often. I have narrowed it down to a few that should work, I would also prefer to keep the scope objective at 42 or less. I'd like to hear some thoughts about which of these might work out better for me.
Kahles CL 2-7 X 36 Kahles CL 3-9 X 42 Swarovski AV 3-9 X 36 Schmidt & Bender 4x36 Fixed
I'm not quite sure what the multi-zero function is on the Kahles. Is this something that would be important to have? Also is the choice in reticle just a personal preference or is there some benefit to one over the other? Will there like be any problems with the above scopes fitting properly with the long action?
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ND2000
Optics Journeyman Joined: January/29/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 308 |
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Tjsshl -
Welcome. I think you can narrow this down to scopes fairly quickly. You mention you want the scope to cover the widest range of uses possible. If that is the case, you can take the S&B 4x36 fixed off your list. Optics are wonderful but the fixed power would be limiting for you beyond 125-150 yards or so.
Kahles is owned by Swarovski, so the remaining [3] all benefit from excellent customer services. Kahles, IMO, makes better scopes (with the exception of the Swarovski Z6). The CL is better than the AV. As a result, I think this gets down to the Kahles scopes. If you are not going to shoot beyond 300 yards, I would probably recommend the 2-7x36, particularly if you want a smaller objective lens. An additional advantage of the smaller objective is you can mount the rifle lower to the gun, which is more comfortable and generally results in more accurate shots, all else equal.
To answer your question, the Multi-Zero is pretty cool. It allows you to set rifle to hit dead-on (your Zero) at up to [5] different distances. I think this is great for target shooting and practice, but I think for deer/sheep hunting it may not be best because all the shots are closer range so you can hold in the center of the back and make the shot regardless of distance. Further, it could be a little too much screwing around when the moment of truth arrives.
You cannot make a bad decision with either Kahles, based on your needs. In the interest of full disclosure, I own a 3-9x42 CL and love it. It sits on my primary hunting rifle.
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silver
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I'd skip the multi-zero. I like the 4a reticle as there is not as much of the post blocking my view. If it were my money, the Kahles 3x9 with a 4a. |
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pyro6999
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kahles good stuff enough said
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RONK
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It is readily apparent that you have already done your homework. All of your choices would be excellent for your needs as long as you choose a good hunting reticle. As mentioned, the 4A would be great. A simple crosshair would often be too hard to pick up against brush in the deer woods, although it may be okay for open country sheep.( Rocky Mountain bighorns, Stone/ Dall's ?) I sometimes seem to be the lone voice in the wilderness advocating lower-end magnification on hunting rifles . A 3-9 power is okay if you think you may occasionally shoot at coyotes 500 yards away or use it for prairie dogs, but the fact is that you can kill any big game in the world with a 4x or even a 2.5x fixed power out to 300-400 plus yards easily if you have good quality optics on a suitable rifle. I have to admit though, that the 2-7 and 3-9 variables are nice for quickly judging trophy quality if you happen to forget your binoculars and spotting scope. If you aren't planning on shooting at big game beyond 300 yards, ( wise and prudent, BTW), just zero it in to strike about 3 inches high at 100 yards and you will be able to punch through the ribs of anything you're considering hunting with your .270 out to 300 yards or so, with a center-chest hold, and without holding over or dialing elevation. You probably don't need the Multi-Zero feature for what you are doing. Also, for elk,as well as big rams, you really need to be using one of the tough, super premium bullets to ensure a clean kill, especially with 130s. Regardless of what scope you get, just make sure you budget for plenty of ammo, and plan to practice your shooting a LOT. You will soon cease to be a "terrible hunter" and will eventually sell your flyfishing equipment...
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Rancid Coolaid
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Having not owned a Kahles, I cannot say from experience what it is better than or not as good as; however, I own a Tikka .270, I shoot 130-grain rounds at hogs and deer, And I COULD NOT be happier with my Swarovski American 3-10x42 with ballistic plex.
If you want to save a few $$, they have the 4a or plex versions on the sample list. Again, having not owned a Kahles, I cannot say. I do own the Swaro, I will buy more Swaro Americans, I am extremely pleased with the scope. And the Swao with ballistic reticule will include a decent drop scale for your reticule and your projectile. Others really like the Kahles, I really like the Swaro, you won't go wrong with either. Edited by Rancid Coolaid |
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Duce
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I have a swaro that I have had a long time still an excellent scope, if the money is not a consideration my first choice would be a swaro Z6 http://www.swfa.com/pc-8658-1412-swarovski-2-12x50-z6i-30mm- riflescope.aspx or http://www.swfa.com/pc-8642-1413-swarovski-17-10x42-z6-swaro vski-rail-30mm-riflescope.aspx
or http://www.swfa.com/pc-8642-1413-swarovski-17-10x42-z6-swaro vski-rail-30mm-riflescope.aspx
or http://www.swfa.com/pc-8638-978-swarovski-17-10x42-z6-30mm-r iflescope.aspx
some very nice light crisp clear hunting scopes
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Dale Clifford
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sssh dont use the 270 word around here, if it comes up use 6.8
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pyro6999
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6.8 wont fool me either
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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RONK
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Oh really??? Hold my beer and watch this....
270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 .................
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pyro6999
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ah thanks i needed one
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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Optimus Prime
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So let me get this straight.....this forum hates .270's and Leupolds??? I've got a LOT of work to do around here it would seem.........
This will only hurt for a little while......
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Rancid Coolaid
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Can't speak for the forum: I really like my .270. I really don't like Leupold. Both are based on extensive experience, and your words can't change my experiences.
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Optimus Prime
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Resistance is futile, Rancid Coolaid!! You WILL assimilate into the Leupold Collective!!
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pyro6999
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no just some of us feel that way, leupold makes a fine product just like the .270 if your into over-rated products! |
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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Optimus Prime
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Hey pyro, you ever hear of a guy named Jack O'Connor?? He killed LOTS of critters with his trusty .270....Or is that just a nasty rumor??
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pyro6999
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yeah i know who he is, if it werent for him nobody else on this planet would have used that over rated pos caliber. if he would have used the 250-300 savage imagine how popular it would be today, the 25-06 wouldnt even exsist. there is a reason why people in here are some of the best on the net, they are subjective and unbiased for the most part, and also willing to go against the grain to prove a point the .270 isnt all that and never will be, anything the .270 will do the .280 and the 30-06 will do better and have a lot more versitilty to boot, leupold floods the market with so much product its almost as bad as computer software, most stuff is microsoft oriented and leupold has by far the biggest selection of options, does that make them better, no way i would take a zeiss zwaro kahles s&b ior over a leupold any day of the week.
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They call me "Boots"
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silver
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Yo, leupold man, you have to see us before we see you and that ain't a problem on our end.
What's you got that we ain't seen before |
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Roy Finn
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O'Connor stated on more than one occasion that the 30/06 was a more "versatile" round. That said, for all practical purposes, the 270, 280 and 06 are all but interchangeable for pratical field purposes.
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RifleDude
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+1 on the lower magnification scopes. My favorite big game hunting scopes happen to be 1.5-6X, 2-7X, and 2.5-10X. OK, the 2.5-10X isn't low power on the high end, but certainly on the low end, and I think the 2.5-10X power range is perhaps the most versatile hunting variable for use in a wide variety of terrain and conditions if you hunt both thick woods and wide open terrain with the same rifle. Truthfully, a good 1.5-6X or 2-7X will work very well for at least 75% of all big game hunting in most places and combines excellent FOV for close quarters shooting, good light transmission, generally compact size, and decent magnification on the high end for longer shots. |
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