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garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
edited September 2007 in Ask the Experts
I'm wanting the best scope for no more than $750.00(unless there is a real standout that is worth an extra $50.00-$100.00).

I have a Leupold picked out. It is the VX III 4.5-14x50mm Long Range Side Focus with a 30mm Tube. I was also wondering if the illuminated model is worth the extra money.

I was also looking into Sightron but I can't seem to find a lot of information about them. Can anyone help me out here? Are they as good as Leupold?

Are there any other brands I should look at?

I'm using this for big game and varmint hunting, maybe some target shooting (nothing serious). The gun I am using is a Remington Model 700 308.

Any information/suggestions would be helpful.

Thank You
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    After having several scopes fail me I have gone to B&L and have not had a failure on them. Am useing a 3200 and a 4200 on 2 300 win mag Rifles, they have out lasted any other American scope so far. I still have a few Lueoples left and will use them on 243 cal and below, May be they will hold togeather. I have one at the factory being repaired now and this is the second time in 3 Mo. for that one, and it's a X3. Any way now is the time to buy B&L scopes, before they start making junk.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    This is some scopes that I picked up with some rifles. The scopes are all in good condition and I would like some values. Comments

    Euro-Class Tosco 3-12x52

    Bushnell 3x-7x Custom .22 could be brass or steel

    Weaver V9-11W USA Micro Trac

    KMart All Pro 3x-9x32 Japan

    Leupold M8-6x Compact

    Leupold 6-18 Vari-XII c

    Redfield 6x-18x 5 Star

    High Country Tosco 6-24

    Leupold 4X12 Vari-X IIc

    Redfield 1 1/2X Hand Gun

    Tosco 6-24x44 the plastic is melting made in China is there any way to clean this up.


    Thank, you


    Emmett
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have been looking for a scope for my M1A recently and ran across a company called American Technology Network Inc. that makes some nice rifle scopes at a reasonable cost. I have never heard of them and wondered if anyone had and knew anything about them. I usually go with Leupold but these guys caught my attention. Also, has anyone had any problems with SA scopes. I've heard some bad things about them, but have a hard time believing such a great company would make a product that gets such a poor reputation. Thanks for the help.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Will almost all scopes fog up on the out side from your breath. I was told when a company says it's scope is fog prof it is only in the inside not the out side. Thanks for the comments Al
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have a budget and I want a qualtiy scope for anound $275. Any suggestions?
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    I'm shopping for a scope for my 300 win mag, any suggestions?
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Has anyone used the Simmons Aetec? I am looking at scopes and trying to decide between that and the Burris Fullfield II. The Burris is obviously a bit more expensive, and if anyone has great things to say about the Simmons Aetex I wouldn't mind saving a few dollars.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    I WAS ONDERIN IF ANYONE HAD ANY FEEDBACK ON COUNTER SNIPER SCOPES?
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    When a variable power adjustment ring is hard to turn on a 3-9 power scope is there usually something specific that causes the problem? Something to adjust without sending to the factory.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Which scope that you actually OWN, do you feel has the clearest image. DO NOT just say brand X or Z because that is what you have, or because it is the most expensive one that you own, please be honest. The reason that I ask this is because I own Swarovski, Zeiss, Leupold, Nikkon, Elcan, Burris, Weaver, and even a lowly BSA on a .22, but I recently purchased a Trijicon and am amazed at the quality or "clarity". <p>

    I have always been the kind to lean more towards the higher end scopes, "you get what you pay for" kind of thinker. But do you think that some scopes may just be better "suited" for an individual. I guess what I am trying to say is that I do not believe that there is much difference in the higher end companies, Swarovski, Zeiss, etc.. But maybe different ones just "fit" an individuals eyesight better than others. I am not talking relief but just image quality. <p>


    Does any of this make sense, or do I just have too much time on my hands to think about this?
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    looking at a simmons 22mag 3-9x32ao and a bsa sweet 22s 6-18x40ao dose anyone have something to say about the scopes at hand, poss. and neg please help....
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    I would love to have another Luepold scope but i cannot afford a big one. What do you think about the BSA scopes. Who else makes an affotable high power scope? Thanks for your help.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thinking of buying a new scope for my new gun. I bought a rem. model 700 mtn.rifle in 7mm08 for deer hunting,and want a good scope for it.I was looking at bushnells-elite-3200 firefly,has anybody had one of these,and if so,how did you like it? I"m open to any brand,any suggestions? I hunt mainly big-woods type terrain,thickets,open,swampy areas,creek bottoms so-forth,anybody got any suggestions? Thank-you. Dano.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Was wondering about choice between leupold varxiii 3.5-10 40mm m1,or Nikon 2.5 -10 44mm illuminated. Any feedback on the nikon? Also is fixed 10 power generally used for longer distance shooting? Thanks for any info.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    well if the worms crawl out [^] LET THEM [;)]
    what is the best scope on the market for $300.00 or less to go on a 300 Winchester short mag.

    SUPPORT SHOOTING AND RELOADING HELP TEACH OTHERS<P>
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    why is the windage cap on a scope on the right side blocking the ejection port instead of the left side???? anybody know
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Midway has the following scopes. All 3 are 3X9 40mm. Redfield Revolution with a 13.1 ft field of vision at 9X at 100 yds, priced at 149.99. Nikon Prostaff with a 11.3 ft field of vision at 9X at 100 yds, priced at 159.95. Leupold Rifleman with a 13.1 ft field of vision at 9X at 100 yds priced at 199.99. I know that Redfield is now made by Leupold. My question, is there really any difference in quality in these 3 scopes? Also, does anyone know which of these 3 scopes is best at gathering light? Thanks for your input.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Which would be the better scope between the Leupold VX-III or VX3 and 3.5X10 or 4.5X14. Would be used for 100yd to 250yd range.
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    this might be a dumb question but can someone tell me what the numbers on a scope mean like 3x9x32 40 50 what does the 3 the 9 the 32,40,and 50 stand for thanks for your help so when buying a scope what would be the thing to consider the 3 9 32 40 50

    I will be using it for deer hunting just need to reach out about maybe 200 yards it will be ontop of a 7 mm rem mag
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Anyone got an idea of the value of a nib 8-40 Custom shop tasco mil-dot scope. I bought it a few years back for about $3xx new never used it and may want to sell it?
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    WHAT DO YOU THINK OF A BURRIS 3X9X40 FULLFIELD II RIFLE SCOPE IS IT A GOOD SCOPE ?

    thomas j. beam
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have an ATV with a rubber gun mount on the front.
    Normally I do not carry a scoped rifle.
    If I do so, will the scope setting be affeted by the bounce, etc?
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    what is the next better scope up from a 4x9x40 that is not to exspensive it came on my rem 710 30-06 i want a little bit better one
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    garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking for input on sightron scopes, good or bad? I'm looking at a S2 6.5-25x50 ao. This is a new brand to me. Can anybody help?
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    Sig220_Ruger77Sig220_Ruger77 Member Posts: 12,748 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The clearest that I own is a 4x fixed power Burris Shortmag. I also own a older Leupold VX-II that comes close to the clarity of the Burris. I have a couple older tascos and one Bushnell, but they are nowhere near as clear as the two mentioned before.

    Jon
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    He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 50,958 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There will always be a certain amount of subjectivity in evaluating optcs. A binocular that is comfortable for you may seem awkward to me. With scopes that is a little less true, but there will still be variation among testers. You may notice color fringing in a scope where I don't see it. I may think there is more distortion near the edges with a scope that seems to you to be sharp to the edges. This is why testing us usually done by a number of people on a number of products, usually binoculars.

    The best I have seen were Schmidt and Bender, though I personally have no $1000+ scopes. Best I own are Burris, IOR Valdada, Leupold, Nikon in that order.
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    Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    In order of clarity.
    3-10 Shepherd
    3-9 Leupold VX-2 (bought 28yrs ago)
    3-9 Leupold VX-2 (bought 4yrs ago)
    3-9 Herters, that's probably close to 45 years old
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    mondmond Member Posts: 6,458
    edited November -1
    after trying various scopes/lenses..
    from ?50-?300.. its what you pay for,as a rule, with the exeption of BURRIS, now them are a bargain!

    ssssssssshhhhhhhhhh ![;)]
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    Emmett DunhamEmmett Dunham Member Posts: 1,418 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just returned a Bausch & Lomb 4000 Elite to Bushnell (They took over Bausch & Lomb), it is 12 years old, they cleaned, centered, adjusted it and replaced two caps that were missing for nonthing. This is the first thing you look for, service, the second thing is the Bushnell, Elite series scopes are as clear as any of the other scopes offered up out there that cost more money.


    Emmett
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    perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,390 ✭
    edited November -1
    Hello in my opinion one of the keys to a great rifle scope is resolution . I have never seen any other brand of scope come close to those that were made by John Unertl . If you take a rifle with a Unertl and look at extreme distance at a brick house you will be able to see each and ever joint .Other scopes migh make the bricks just as large or even bigger but you can't see the joint[:(] They made great spotting scopes also with one of their 100-MM spotting scopes you can see a 30 caliber hole at 1000 Yards at Camp Perry [:p][:p]
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    37rangemaster37rangemaster Member Posts: 235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The best scope i own i'd have to say is my 20x lyman super target spot...second best would be my burris and third is a scheels scope
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    FEENIXFEENIX Member Posts: 10,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    All my scopes except for 1 are Leupolds. Every time I buy scopes within my budget, it comes down to Burris and Leupold. IMHO, Burris has better clarity but I need a more forgiving eye relief for my type of hunting - Buris' 3-3.5" vs. Leupold's 4-5".
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    helimanheliman Member Posts: 597 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My Burris 2 x 7 is the clearest. Bushnell Elite 4000 isn't bad either.[:)]
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    JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    IOR Valdada and Nightforce top my list,..then Burris signature, then leupy vxIII.
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