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Scope opinions needed.
Big Sky Redneck
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I need 3 scopes, two for slugguns and one for a 30-06.
The slugguns shoot 3" mags and kick like hell. The 30-06 is a Rem 760 pump and kicks like hell. The scope on the 30-06 has finally croaked, that was the 5th scope in 20 years on that gun, it kills scope because of the sharp recoil. The sluggers may not always shoot 3"ers but that option needs to remain available, I know repeated firing of 3"ers are going to kill scopes.
I want scopes under $200 each, for the 30-06 high magnifacation prefered and the sluggers 3-9x40s would be perfect. I'm having vision troubles with age and I hate covering an animal with crosshairs and I can't judge if I'm on the ribs, shoulder or guts, need to be able crank it up.
Are there any decent, tough scopes that will handle heavy recoil for that price range? That 30-06 has killed Bushnell, Trashco and the latest was a Walmart bought Nikon, it lasted the longest with probably 300 shots and the one Trashco lasted 2 shots.
The slugguns shoot 3" mags and kick like hell. The 30-06 is a Rem 760 pump and kicks like hell. The scope on the 30-06 has finally croaked, that was the 5th scope in 20 years on that gun, it kills scope because of the sharp recoil. The sluggers may not always shoot 3"ers but that option needs to remain available, I know repeated firing of 3"ers are going to kill scopes.
I want scopes under $200 each, for the 30-06 high magnifacation prefered and the sluggers 3-9x40s would be perfect. I'm having vision troubles with age and I hate covering an animal with crosshairs and I can't judge if I'm on the ribs, shoulder or guts, need to be able crank it up.
Are there any decent, tough scopes that will handle heavy recoil for that price range? That 30-06 has killed Bushnell, Trashco and the latest was a Walmart bought Nikon, it lasted the longest with probably 300 shots and the one Trashco lasted 2 shots.
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$199 anywhere, wait for a sale.
SlugHunter 3-9x40 Matte BDC 200
1. Featuring spring-loaded Instant Zero-Reset Turrets
2. BDC 200 Reticle
3. Quick focus eyepiece
4. Fully multicoated optics
5. Designed for use with Nikon's Spot On Ballistic Match Technology
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I have an older 870 magnum that I set up many years ago with a factory rifled slug barrel and mounted a Leupold shotgun scope on it.
I admit it gets shot only about 5 times a season, but it has never failed or moved in all these years
Watch the auctions , once in a while the older scoops come up and sometimes sell well under retail of newer less quality scoops. I bought one for 152.00$ for my nephew a couple seasons ago. We Have very good results with 2 3/4"
Sir,
I have an older 870 magnum that I set up many years ago with a factory rifled slug barrel and mounted a Leupold shotgun scope on it.
I admit it gets shot only about 5 times a season, but it has never failed or moved in all these years
Watch the auctions , once in a while the older scoops come up and sometimes sell well under retail of newer less quality scoops. I bought one for 152.00$ for my nephew a couple seasons ago. We Have very good results with 2 3/4"
Do you know Lonnie?
Call him "sir" frequently enough, and he might send Don to kick your *.
But yes, I've got a 2x, older. And your advice is solid.
[8D]
I am a Burris fan....this one should solve all your problems.
Make sure the scope is ML/slug gun rated or you'll blow the cross hairs out.
http://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/fullfield-ii-riflescopes-series/fullfield-ii-riflescope-2-7x35mm
I am a Burris fan....this one should solve all your problems.
+1
I have Burris glass over a Remington 7mm mag, which is the hardest hitting gun in my stable, and a 50 cal front stuffer. They are pushing 15 years of service with zero problems.