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Rifle scope advice
Posted on 11/28/18 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 11/28/18 at 8:33 pm
Im looking for a scope that presents a really clear wide view for my tika 30-06 and 308. I occasionally shoot up to 300 yards. But I still also make a lot of shots from 30-100 yds. I want to be able to pick up a deer quick when it’s close and still make that long shot if needed. Money is not an issue.
This post was edited on 11/28/18 at 8:36 pm
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Posted on 11/28/18 at 8:38 pm to Bow dude72
Swarovski
Posted on 11/28/18 at 8:43 pm to weagle99
Swaro z6 in a 50mm objective. It’s like looking through a glass door
Posted on 11/28/18 at 8:55 pm to brightside878
Z6 3x18
Posted on 11/28/18 at 9:19 pm to Bow dude72
With quality glass, the 50mm isn’t needed. Start with the Nikon Monarch 5s and Leupold VX3s and go up from there.
Posted on 11/28/18 at 9:24 pm to brightside878
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Swaro z6 in a 50mm objective. It’s like looking through a glass door
I love a tikka and I love good glass but I’m not putting a Z6 on a tikka
That’s like putting 10k worth of rims on a cutlass
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This post was edited on 11/28/18 at 9:27 pm
Posted on 11/28/18 at 9:27 pm to 257WBY
I’ve got a Cabela’s/meopta 4.5x14 50mm that is incredible. I’ve always had cheaper older scopes but finally got a good clear one. They marked them down last year to $350. Should’ve bought a half dozen.
Cabela’s used to run really good sales on scopes. Now that they are owned by Basspro, I’m scared those days are over, but I would definitely give them a look.
Cabela’s used to run really good sales on scopes. Now that they are owned by Basspro, I’m scared those days are over, but I would definitely give them a look.
Posted on 11/28/18 at 9:31 pm to Bow dude72
2.5-8x38 is the ideal scope IMO
I have a leupold vx3 on my main rifle and it is awesome
I have a leupold vx3 on my main rifle and it is awesome
Posted on 11/28/18 at 9:36 pm to Bow dude72
Swarovski. Some of the finest glass you can find.
I have the Z5 3.5-18x44 BRX-HEAVY and absofreakinglutely love it. I bought it for $2000 at Bowie Outfitters in BR right before the Z6 came out (MSRP at that time was $3000 for the Z5). I read a variety of things that all say Swarovski's "Z-series" rifles transmit 97% or more of visible light.
I have the Z5 3.5-18x44 BRX-HEAVY and absofreakinglutely love it. I bought it for $2000 at Bowie Outfitters in BR right before the Z6 came out (MSRP at that time was $3000 for the Z5). I read a variety of things that all say Swarovski's "Z-series" rifles transmit 97% or more of visible light.
This post was edited on 11/28/18 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 11/28/18 at 9:48 pm to Bow dude72
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Money is not an issue.
6-24x72mm SAM Hensoldt Cyber Monday sale
Or just do what I do and get a Leupold
This post was edited on 11/28/18 at 10:02 pm
Posted on 11/28/18 at 10:24 pm to highcotton2
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6-24x72mm SAM Hensoldt Cyber Monday sale
Or just do what I do and get a Leupold
That’s a nice scope but I can’t justify spending double the cost of the gun for a scope.
This post was edited on 11/28/18 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 11/28/18 at 10:34 pm to Bow dude72
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really clear wide view
bigger ocular lens = bigger FOV
Swarovski
ETA: Z5 if you want a great, lightweight scope at a good price
This post was edited on 11/28/18 at 10:37 pm
Posted on 11/28/18 at 10:35 pm to BrohanDavey
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Swarovski. Some of the finest glass you can find.
I have the Z5 3.5-18x44 BRX-HEAVY and absofreakinglutely love it. I bought it for $2000 at Bowie Outfitters in BR right before the Z6 came out (MSRP at that time was $3000 for the Z5). I read a variety of things that all say Swarovski's "Z-series" rifles transmit 97% or more of visible light.
Bass pro had that z-5 for $1250 today. I also noticed they had a z-3 in $750 dollar range.
I could have swore 3 or 4 years ago you couldn’t touch a z line Swaro for under 900 to 1000.
This post was edited on 11/28/18 at 10:40 pm
Posted on 11/28/18 at 10:42 pm to Carson123987
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bigger ocular lens = bigger FOV
Swarovski
ETA: Z5 if you want a great, lightweight scope at a good price
What would you get with a $3500 budget? It’s for an AR but I do hunt with it more than anything.’
Posted on 11/28/18 at 11:51 pm to Bow dude72
Vortex Viper, Nikon Monarch, Leupold VX-3 or above, Sworaski, Zeiss. Stay with these and you will be golden
Posted on 11/29/18 at 12:19 am to Rize
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I could have swore 3 or 4 years ago you couldn’t touch a z line Swaro for under 900 to 1000.
And you're 100% correct. In fact, it wasn't even that long ago as I bought the scope October 2016.
Posted on 11/29/18 at 1:37 am to Rize
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What would you get with a $3500 budget? It’s for an AR but I do hunt with it more than anything.’
What caliber?
Posted on 11/29/18 at 2:08 am to Rize
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What would you get with a $3500 budget?
If hunting mostly, Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56 with BRX reticle. I have one and it’s my favorite scope of all time right now. Put BTF turrets on it and hhnngggggg
If you were doing more target/PRS stuff, I’d get the new Kahles
Posted on 11/29/18 at 4:47 am to Bow dude72
Doesn't matter what you buy, as long as it costs 12 times what the gun costs.
Posted on 11/29/18 at 5:26 am to Bow dude72
Interesting that the OP says he will occasionally shoot up to 300 yards. I then see magnification suggestions of 14x and several up to 18x. Do these high settings really serve what the OP needs? I hunt long lanes in CRP and field edges and don’t have a need for much more than 14x.
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