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re: Fixed power or adjustable scope for .30-06
Posted on 4/5/13 at 2:30 pm to WildTchoupitoulas
Posted on 4/5/13 at 2:30 pm to WildTchoupitoulas
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Again, I ain't no expert, that's all just my BS opinion.
I have somewhat limited experience with scopes, but WT's analysis is solid.
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Posted on 4/5/13 at 2:39 pm to ZacAttack
I wouldnt get a fixed scope on anything more than a .22.
3x9 or 4x12
3x9 or 4x12
Posted on 4/5/13 at 3:20 pm to SportTiger1
Thanks for the advice guys, there's some good info here.
I'm curious as to why you would not put a fixed power scope on anything but a .22? I know they make fixed power scopes that can handle the recoil of high powered rifles. I'm just curious.
I'm curious as to why you would not put a fixed power scope on anything but a .22? I know they make fixed power scopes that can handle the recoil of high powered rifles. I'm just curious.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 3:21 pm to ZacAttack
ZA,
I'll admit to being a "traditionalist" in many ways. In addition, I've killed a LOT of game using a fixed power scope. Having said that, if I were you I'd go ahead and get a varialble scope, specifically a 3-9X40. While one can kill deer all day long w/ a fixed 4X inside 100 yards (and further), it's good to have the flexibility a variable (sighting in at the range, hunting on a frinds stand on a power line, etc.) provides.Get the best one you can reasonably afford. There are a LOT of highly affordable, yet good, scopes for you to choose from. If you don't already have rings and mounts, I'd suggest getting a Weaver one piece base and Burris Signature Z rings (the ones w/ the plastic inserts).
I'll admit to being a "traditionalist" in many ways. In addition, I've killed a LOT of game using a fixed power scope. Having said that, if I were you I'd go ahead and get a varialble scope, specifically a 3-9X40. While one can kill deer all day long w/ a fixed 4X inside 100 yards (and further), it's good to have the flexibility a variable (sighting in at the range, hunting on a frinds stand on a power line, etc.) provides.Get the best one you can reasonably afford. There are a LOT of highly affordable, yet good, scopes for you to choose from. If you don't already have rings and mounts, I'd suggest getting a Weaver one piece base and Burris Signature Z rings (the ones w/ the plastic inserts).
Posted on 4/5/13 at 4:52 pm to ZacAttack
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I know they make fixed power scopes that can handle the recoil of high powered rifles. I'm just curious.
Fixed power scopes are generally a little cheaper for a comparable variable. They are also a little more true to zero after a few rounds. There are high-powered applications where you might select one. We are, generally, advising against it because you will have fewer opportunities to use a fixed.
Maybe down the line, but for this gun at this time for what you expect to shoot - get the best 3x9 variable you can get. Bushnell and Weaver make a number of options, as do other manufacturers - it is about the most popular scope configuration and a good starting from which to judge others.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 4:56 pm to ZacAttack
adjustable 
Posted on 4/5/13 at 5:35 pm to Ace Midnight
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I know they make fixed power scopes that can handle the recoil of high powered rifles. I'm just curious.
Since you're just shooting a 30-06, I think that's really not much of a concern w/ todays scopes, especially w/ a quality scope. Having said that, DO NOT buy a $50 variable Nc Star (or similar cheapie) scope for your 30-06. You should be able to get a quality scope in your stated price range w/o a problem. I now almost exclusively use variable scopes on my handguns. A high powered handgun is harder on a scope than is a similar powered rifle. In all my years of handgun hunting, I've only had problems w/ 2 scopes, both variables. The first was an early run 3-9X Burris that was mounted on a 223 Rem. Contender barrel. It developed a problem in that both cross hairs rotated slightly as the power ring was turned. This happened just before a prairie dog hunt. I took it on the pd hunt, kept it on 9X and it shot well. Sent scope in after the pd hunt and they repaired it. I've shot it ever since w/o a problem. I had an Nc Star installed on a Contender barrel (similar to a 308 Win) that failed big time. The rear lense shot loose and was lying sideways in the scope. They replaced it w/ a new one. Installed the new one on a Ruger Mark 1 22LR and it's done fine.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 5:47 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
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Nc Star
Great bags.
Scopes...not so much.
(To be fair, I think they're just slapping their name on a bunch of really cheap Chinese imports.)
This post was edited on 4/5/13 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 4/5/13 at 5:57 pm to Chad504boy
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nikon buckmasters
Bout as good as you can get for the price. Very bright.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 6:00 pm to SmackoverHawg
Buckmasters are really good scopes. I normally use Leupolds but I swear that are about as good for half the price
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