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short/lite scope?

tennbucktennbuck Member Posts: 50 ✭✭
edited January 2007 in Ask the Experts
i'm looking for a short/lite scope for my .308 Tikka Big Boar. this gun will be a carry/treestand gun.what's your opinion?
*Leupold VX-II Rifle Scope 1-4 X 20
*Cabela's Alaskan Guide Riflescopes 6 X 32
*Leupold M-8 Fixed Power Riflescope 6 X 36
*Leupold VX-I Riflescope 2-7 X 33
*Burris Short Mag Scopes 2-7
*Leupold Rifleman Riflescope 2-7 X 33
*Burris Fullfield 2-7 x 35
*Nikon Monarch 2-7x32
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  • PC800PC800 Member Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have these on all my woods rifles: Leupold VX-II Rifle Scope 1-4 X 20 I like them a lot, great field of view and the 4x just in case of a longer shot. I have never needed anything over 4x for deer hunting.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You have not stated the shooting conditions of which it will be used, other than a tree stand. In congested woods, the lower power 1-4, 1.75-5, 2-7 will be great. Stick with a good brand like Leupold, Burris, or Nikon. I have all of them, and truthfully, the Nikon has the best bang for the buck, in both clarity, and light gathering capabilities. It matters not which series either, the Buckmasters, or Monarch.
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  • tennbucktennbuck Member Posts: 50 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    PC800

    shooting conditions will be in thick woods. no shot would be over 200 yards. would a 4x not be just as good as a 1-4, 1.75-5? thanks for your replies.
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  • tsavo303tsavo303 Member Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    m-8
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  • iwannausernameiwannausername Member Posts: 7,131
    edited November -1
    tennbuck - not the OP, but in my case (I'm lookin for a 1.something to 4 -6ish for my FAL) its the fact that sometimes you don't want magnification - moving targets, (very) close range, etc.
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  • PC800PC800 Member Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tennbuck, if you get a fixed 4x and try to take a very close shot in thick woods, all you are going to see is brown. Get a scope like the 1-4 and then you can dial it down to 1 and shoot the close shots. And the 4x gives you enough magnification for 99% of longer shots.
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A fixed 4X or 6X can be a real pain in thick timber. I've got a 1X5 burris on a .270 Heym. Absolutley great combo for a combination of the heavy woods and open corn and wheat fields that we have here in Maryland
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Burris hands down. My choice would be the Signature select series, in fact I have several.
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