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shoot4fun
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Posted: August/21/2010 at 18:30 |
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I am trying to decide on either a Viper 3.5x10x50 with a 1" tube or a 6.5x20x44 with a 30mm tube for my savage 10ml smokeless muzzleloader. I will be deer hunting with it and will use in low light conditions. Need help to figure out which one is best and clearest in low light. Will the 50mm obj with the 1" tube or the 44mm obj with the 30mm tube be better. All help is appreciated.
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cyborg
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I think you would be better served using a lower mag range on a smoke pole. The vipers will all (with the possible exception of the PST) be the same optical quality.
I would go with this Viper on a smoke pole. Notice a nice heavy reticle, that is a plus when the light gets dim.
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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On a muzzleloader you typically want scopes with as much eye relief as possible they have fairly significant recoil.
Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - August/21/2010 at 19:49 |
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Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - August/21/2010 at 19:56 |
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lucytuma
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6.5-20 is just to much power for a M/L, but 3.5-10 would work pretty nice.
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i agree |
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+1 0n the Zeiss
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I also think the 2-7 would be a good choice for a muzzle loader. The BDC would be easy to dial in for various ranges. Just run the dope through a calculator like JBM.
http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmtraj-5.1.cgi That Viper 2-7 is one nice little scope, and has a generous exit pupil for low light. It also has plenty of magnification for muzzle loader ranges. http://swfa.com/Vortex-2-7x32-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P11226.aspx Of the two listed I would definitely go for the 3.5-10 |
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Shoot4fun---I agree with these guys. I have a Nikon Omega 3-9x40 ML Scope on my TC Triumph and LOVE it! It is bright and clear! The Zeiss will give you better glass. The Vipers are nice as well, and that 2-7x32 is a heck of a deal. If you're wanting the best low light for least $$$, go with the 3.5-10X50 Viper--Bboy623
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