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Scope Suggestions

toolmaniamtoolmaniam Member Posts: 3,213
edited March 2015 in General Discussion
I'm looking to buy a mid-priced scope for an AR for my son. Any suggestions?
Thanks guys,
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  • toolmaniamtoolmaniam Member Posts: 3,213
    edited November -1
    I'm having a 257 Roberts built on a Mauser 98.

    Great care is being taken to ensure it is a straight shooter. I'm having an actual, honest-to-God gunsmith do the build, but it's still a budget rifle. The barrel, for instance is an Adams & Bennett, not Shilen. The trigger is a BOLD, not Timney. There are the parts that were in the box at a garage sale, so I got 'em on the cheap.

    I think $250 would be the top end for a scope.

    Here's what I'm not going to put on it:
    Bushnell
    Barska
    BSA
    Tasco
    Simmons

    Obviously, Leupold is a consideration, what are some other suggestions?
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  • toolmaniamtoolmaniam Member Posts: 3,213
    edited November -1
    Going to buy a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 and been podering scope choices. I'm definitely going to a DNZ one piece mount ring system. I'm thinking a Leupold VX1 2-7X33 would be a good choice since my farthest shot would probably be 125 yds. Your thoughts?
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  • toolmaniamtoolmaniam Member Posts: 3,213
    edited November -1
    im looking into getting a scope or a reddot for a 20 gauge 870 slug gun. Got anything good for me? it needs to have good eye relief, a low power(2-7x32 max), and be fairly cheap. The shots will be pretty close, so like i said before i needs to be a low power....
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  • hillbillehillbille Member Posts: 14,461 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a reddot on my 357, but I usually keep shots to under 100 yds.. great jump gun when you are walking.
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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Why don't you look at some of these new AR-15 Tac scopes with 30mm scope body and 1.5-5X.

    The Burris is a nice scope.

    http://www.amazon.com/Burris-200437-Illuminated-Scope-Black/dp/B005G00M5C/ref=pd_sim_sg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=05WSNPHAZS1KHABSKM8T
    RLTW

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  • navc130navc130 Member Posts: 1,266 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You don't need the higher power for shot placement, but you do need it for identification during the twenty minutes of sunrise / sunset twilight time. A 40 mm lens would be even better. However, any Leupold is an excellent choice.
    I agree the 2-7X is an excellent choice for normal woods hunting and the occasional long shot.
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  • RobOzRobOz Member Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would go with a tried in true Leupold in either 1-4x20 VXII or 1.5-5x20 VXIII. With a low power scope you don't need a big objective ti transmit available light. I also think the sleek lines and 1" tube compliment a fast handling lever rifle.
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  • jptatumjptatum Member Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get a 4X, keep life simple.
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get the version with a rail, & you can use a Leupold M8-2x.

    Neal
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  • 317wc317wc Member Posts: 924 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I sold my stainless Guide Gun, since I now live in the lower 48, and replaced it with a Savage 99 in .300 Savage. If I still had mine, I would go RobOzs way with a low-powered, like 1-4 or 1.75-5. Or if you have an extended rail you could put a pistol scope. Either way, keep it low powered.

    Edit" I've always felt that 40mm scope bells looks comically large on a lever gun. I do like the more trim look of the smaller, lower powered options. You don't need 7 or 9 power to shoot out to 125 yards. You should have a good pair of binoculars for identifying game, not the scope.
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  • Sig220_Ruger77Sig220_Ruger77 Member Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jptatum
    Get a 4X, keep life simple.


    I personally find 4x to be too much in some hunting situations. It does keep the price down and things simple like you said though. I was always big on 3-9 scopes, but lately, I have settled on 2-7 power. They are perfect for where I hunt and I think they fit a .45-70 nicely.

    Jon
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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would look for a 1.5X6 Burris Signature on the auction side. New or used you can't go wrong. It is a great scope.

    The 45-70 has RECOIL my 375 H&H and a Browning BAR in 338 Win Mag wore the same scope and it never let me down.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    BURRIS!
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  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,572 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've. Went to the weaver v series 1-3 on my big bore lever guns and have been quite happy with them
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  • Mk 19Mk 19 Member Posts: 8,170
    edited November -1
    Several great scopes come to mind that would work wonderful on your 45-70, if you don't mind spending a little money you really can not beat the Swarovski Z-6 1-6X24EE or 1.7-10X42:
    http://www.swarovskioptik.com/hunting/z6i-c200501

    For the same general price the March 1-10X24 is truly incredible:
    http://marchscopes.com/

    For 1/3 the cost of those 2 you can have the new Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6X24, I have not used this scope so I can not vouch for it, but I have never been let down by Vortex:
    http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/strike_eagle_riflescopes

    Now if money is tight you can also look at the Vortex Diamondback 1.75X32:
    http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-diamondback-1-75-5x32-riflescope-v-plex-reticle
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