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Scope choice

rjcrjc Member Posts: 92 ✭✭
edited February 2010 in Ask the Experts
Due to having "old eyes" I will be installing a scope on a recently aquired Ruger .44 Carbine. What do you guys & gals reccomend? Straight 4 power or a variable. It will be a quality scope not a Wal-Mart special.
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  • rjcrjc Member Posts: 92 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am going to buy a scope for my .308. I want a fixed power scope. I have settled on 2 scopes...a Burris 10x50 with mil-dot reticle or an SWFA SS 10x42. Does anyone have any comments, good or bad about either scope? Thanks.
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  • rjcrjc Member Posts: 92 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Need some opinions for scope choice to put on Remington 700 Classic in 257 Roberts. I'm thinking of a Weaver Grand Slam in 3.5-10, a Leupold Vari-X III in 3.5-10, a Leupold Vari-X II in 4-12, and a Burris Black Diamond in 3-12. Can't decide which one would compliment the rifle the most, yet be the most functional for everything from shooting milk jugs way out yonder to shooting coyotes from 50 yards in the timber to open corn and bean field shots to hunting deer, mostly in northern Minnesota or possibly Maine. Any thoughts, good or bad would be appreciated.
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  • rjcrjc Member Posts: 92 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Leupold VX3 4.5-14 or Ziess Conquest 4.5-14? They are both about the same price and will be going on a 204 to surgicaly remove ground squirrels at 0 to 400 yards.[8D]
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  • rjcrjc Member Posts: 92 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Trying to decide on a high end scope for my Rem. 700.

    Been looking at a Zeiss Conquest 6.5 20x50 with the Rapid-z 1000 reticle, just wondering if anyone has any positive or negative experiences with it.

    Maybe something as good or better for less than a grand?

    Will be mostly used for distance target shoots.

    Thanks for any and all feedback.
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  • rjcrjc Member Posts: 92 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have narrowed my scope choice for my Remington .308 down to 2 scopes in my price range. The scope will be used for tactical urban/light rural applications. I am looking at a Weaver Tactical 3-15x or a Burris XTR 3-12x. Has anyone had any bad experiences with either and recommend one over the other? Thanks.
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  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,178 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have you looked throught each? I'm assuming each has an adjustable objective, right? What's the front bell diameter on each - 40, 44? If the front bell of one is much greater than the other you'll have to mount the scope higher, may make for a less than best cheek weld.

    I have a few Burris scopes and Weavers, never had any problems with either but in general the Burris appeared clearer, sharper and brighter.
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  • robert smithrobert smith Member Posts: 183 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i would go with burris. their customer service is excellent. the scopes are very good quality for the price.
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  • FEENIXFEENIX Member Posts: 10,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    From your choices, I too would recommend the Burris. I am very pleased with my Burris 4.5-14x42 FFII (Made in the US, I have no experience on the outsourced scopes) set up on my Ruger M77 MKII in .338 WM.

    Good luck.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Burris
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  • wpagewpage Member Posts: 10,201 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nikon
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  • MaaloxMaalox Member Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Burris Signature Select 4-16X44 on an AR and have been very satisfied with it.
    Regards, MAALOX
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  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Burris
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