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    Posted: August/28/2014 at 18:46

I'm thinking about getting a fixed 6x42 scope, and was wondering which models

I should consider in the $400. range. 

Quality is important as I have some higher optics.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/28/2014 at 18:56
The first 6x scope in that price range that comes to mind is the SS 6x with $100 left over. 

(I haven't seen the 6x admittedly, but it's been a fan favorite of this illustrious forum.)   
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That one may work, so tell me more about it. Where is it made

and anybody who has compared it to others? 

The main one I have found in this range is the Leupold VX3. 



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Originally posted by NDhunter NDhunter wrote:

That one may work, so tell me more about it. Where is it made



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If mainly hunting is the objective, the FX3 is the king in this price range IMO.  Tough, reliable, bright, easy to mount.  
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Originally posted by NDhunter NDhunter wrote:

That one may work, so tell me more about it. Where is it made

and anybody who has compared it to others? 

The main one I have found in this range is the Leupold VX3. 

 
The SS is made in Japan.
 
I don't believe the VX-3 is available in a fixed six power. However Leupold does have a handful of fixed six's available in the FX-II line and in the FX-3 line up as well.
 
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote pyro6999 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/29/2014 at 15:37
Originally posted by Skylar McMahon Skylar McMahon wrote:

Originally posted by NDhunter NDhunter wrote:

That one may work, so tell me more about it. Where is it made

and anybody who has compared it to others? 

The main one I have found in this range is the Leupold VX3. 

 
The SS is made in Japan.
 
I don't believe the VX-3 is available in a fixed six power. However Leupold does have a handful of fixed six's available in the FX-II line and in the FX-3 line up as well.
 
 

um thats because the vx stands for variable power and fx stands for fixed power???
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If you want external turrets or close range focusing: 

I have one of these and I a a big fan.  It is fairly large for this configuration, but very well built, bright and clear.  The turrets are 100% repeatable which is a nice bonus.   $300 for this scope is a steal.

For a streamlined hunting scope, Leupold FX-3 is an excellent option and I like the heavy duplex reticle for low light:

If you are up to paying a little more for a boost in image quality, try this IOR:

Or this Meopta:

There are some other scopes out there, but if you want a fixed 6x, I would be looking at one of these.

I have played with all four, I still own the SWFA SS, which sits on my airgun owing to its excellent close focusing ability.

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