Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
Weaver 1 x 3 power |
Post Reply |
Author | |
Tikka T3
Optics GrassHopper Joined: February/27/2011 Location: ADK Mts NYS Status: Offline Points: 2 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: March/02/2011 at 19:02 |
I have a Marlin 35 and Savage 99 in 250, and thinking of putting a Weaver on both of them. I like scopes in the 1x - 5x range. Weaver, Bushnell,or any other suggestions. Hunt and live in the Adirondacks shots are close.
Thanks.
|
|
Bitterroot Bulls
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: May/07/2009 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 3416 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
A savage 99 in 250?
Lucky devil. This one ought to work: http://swfa.com/Weaver-1-3x20-Classic-V-Rifle-Scope-P2864.aspx And this one would look great: http://swfa.com/Leupold-2-7x28-VX-II-Ultralight-Riflescope-P3274.aspx |
|
-Matt
|
|
bberg7794
Optics Apprentice Joined: June/04/2010 Location: Canton, NY Status: Offline Points: 58 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I live nearby and am looking at the VX3 1.5-5 and Aimpoint H-1. You might also consider the Leupold FXII Ultralight 2.5x or the Sightron S2 1.25-5x20, if you can find one. These are the lightweights that I am currently considering for our neck of the woods.
|
|
lucytuma
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: November/25/2007 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 5389 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
The little weaver is a dandy scope, inexpensive, decent optics and reliable.
|
|
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson
|
|
Longhunter
Optics Journeyman Joined: February/02/2006 Status: Offline Points: 466 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
The Weaver Grand Slam 1.5-5x32 is a great little scope! I have several, and like them better than any other low-magnification scope I've found at a reasonable price. That "32" objective lens lets in a lot of light.
The Leupold VX-II 2-7 is a good scope, but it doesn't have nearly as wide a field of view as the above Weaver. This cost me several opportunities to shoot close, fast-moving deer in the woods when one of my rifles was wearing a Leupold 2-7.
You'll like the extra magnification of the Grand Slam 1.5-5x32 over the Weaver 1-3, particularly if you have to stretch a shot. It certainly has all the field of view you'll need for a close-up shot. (It would even work at inside-the-house distances, though I wouldn't want to do that without serious ear protection!)
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
What's the eye relief like on that GS? I've got two. A 3-10x40 and a 4.75x40. Both are VERY NICE but a bit short on e/r.
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
bberg7794
Optics Apprentice Joined: June/04/2010 Location: Canton, NY Status: Offline Points: 58 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
From the Weaver website, the 1.5-5x32 Grand Slam is listed as having 3.58 inches of eye relief.
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Thanks. If that's what it is I could live with it but too many times the specs just don't match what the product really ends up being. I'd like to get my hands on one to see!
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
bberg7794
Optics Apprentice Joined: June/04/2010 Location: Canton, NY Status: Offline Points: 58 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
No one has mentioned the Nikon Monarch African 1-4x20 yet. I guess we need to hear from Tikka T3 if he is looking for a straight tube scope or if he is ok with an objective bell.
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I guess,IF he comes back,we need to know how much he's wanting to spend.
I picked up a NIB M8 2.5x20 w/hvy plex last summer for $180. I take it as a spare when I go away to hunt. NICE.
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
Longhunter
Optics Journeyman Joined: February/02/2006 Status: Offline Points: 466 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
The eye relief on the GS 1.5-5x32 is good enough that I've never paid any attention to it.
However, eye relief is one of those things that can vary from person to person (and rifle to rifle).
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
THANKS,Lh. I may have to check one out somehow. You got any other scopes of similar configuration you have compared it to? Edited by 300S&W - March/04/2011 at 09:08 |
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
Longhunter
Optics Journeyman Joined: February/02/2006 Status: Offline Points: 466 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
The Bushnell Banner in 1.5-4.5x32 is about as close a match as you can find in the scopes I've used. It doesn't pretend to be in the same class as the Weaver. If you get a good one, it's a neat little scope. It's also inexpensive. I wouldn't want to bet a high-dollar hunting trip on one, though.
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I'm not interested in the Banner. I just was wondering how your GS's eye relief compares to any other scopes you've got or tried.
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
Tikka T3
Optics GrassHopper Joined: February/27/2011 Location: ADK Mts NYS Status: Offline Points: 2 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Thanks for the info everyone. Looking at the Weavers still. I'm having the Marlin 35 cut down to 16.5 in as we speak. The savage is staying original but but putting a scope on it, as the eyes are getting older. I have a Tikks T3 (7-08) that I had cut down to 18" and what a shooter. I have Leupolds (2x7) mounted on it and a Ruger compact 7-08. Just looking for something smaller. Thanks again.
|
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |