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ete203
Optics GrassHopper Joined: November/26/2011 Location: St. Louis Status: Offline Points: 10 |
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Posted: November/26/2011 at 17:52 |
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Here's some background information: I am 17 so my budget is constricted I shoot a Marlin XL7 in 30-06 Federal PowerShock 150 grain soft points Current scope is what came on the gun as a package, no brand name but its a 3-9x40 Price range is about $200 Scope used for Missouri whitetails and big game in Utah or Idaho, so looking for 4-12 and a BDC for long shots I have been looking at: Vortex Diamondback in 4-12x40 DeadHold BDC ($200) -Great reviews and CS from what i've read Nikon Prostaff in 4-12x40 BDC ($200) -I like the new 98% light transmission and SpotOn Ballistics Bushnell Elite 3200 4-12x40 AO MultiX ($200) -Rainguard HD Which of these would you choose and why? Are there any other options out there? What are good quality but low priced rings? I am aware of the review comparing the 5 scopes in my price range, but it is a few years old so I don't know how accurate it is with new lines being out. Thanks.
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brodeur272
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I'd go with the Nikon, but I'd go with 3-9 power instead. I have a Prostaff 2-7 on my muzzleloader and for the price, it was a lot of scope. My suggestion on rings is that you spend the money to get a good set.I went the low priced rings in the beginning, but soon realized that I should have bought a good set first. I suggest the Warne rings. Weaver base capable and pretty solid.
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jonoMT
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In that price range it's going to be really difficult to come up with a combination of scope and rings that will allow you to reliably and ethically take shots on live game animals beyond 300 yards.
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Reaction time is a factor...
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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The scope below in the Elite line was the 4200 series so really super glass plus the free rain suit I'd probably pick this:
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ete203
Optics GrassHopper Joined: November/26/2011 Location: St. Louis Status: Offline Points: 10 |
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Ok thanks for the help guys. I was able to find a Bushnell Elite 4200 in 3-9x40 with the Multi-X for $180 and I've heard good things about them but i'm kinda unsure about Bushnell's warranty, since it says limited lifetime. I also found a Nikon Team Primos 3-9-40 BDC for $190 and again people say great glass for the price. And from my original list I think that only the Viper Diamondback I still like, now I guess in a 3-9-40 BDC. What about Warne Maxima Permanant Rings? And should I get low medium or high?
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EAGLE
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Warne is decent but I prefer Talley Light weights myself. You need med height rings for the bolt to miss the scopes eye piece.
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ete203
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Will the aluminum be fine with the 30-06 recoil? I know its not a big kicking gun but still. How much lighter are they compared to the Warne's?
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Shenko
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The Talley rings would work fine.
I'm guessing the Marlin already has a Weaver type base on it. No reason not to use it. Warne Maxima rings are excellent. Low height should work with the Bushnell 4200. |
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