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Which Scope

Poll ended at Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:32 pm

Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-10x56 triangle post
0
No votes
Trijicon Accupoint 3-9x40 triangle post
1
9%
Leupold VXR 4-12x50
2
18%
Other
8
73%
 
Total votes : 11

Which scope

Postby dvrod18 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:32 pm

I've finally narrowed down the choices, and need your help. I would like to know if you have experience with these scopes (or other scopes in the line) and the advantages that lead you to choose one over the other. I definately want a lighted reticle, but don't know what color works best in all conditions, so this information would be helpful as well. This scope will be used to hunt deer/hogs, with most shots less than a hundred yards.
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Re: Which scope

Postby MarkCO » Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:40 am

Did you consider the Burris MTACs? I think you have missed the best performing/value line of scopes under the $1K price tag.
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Re: Which scope

Postby Jim in Houston » Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:52 pm

I have experience with a different Leopold scope - very high quality (and price), very accurate and rugged. I like to 4-12 magnification on the scope I now use; probably not necessary at 50 yards, but beyond that it is hand to have that capability. Yes, go with the lighted reticle. You can always turn it off.
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Re: Which scope

Postby Blasternank » Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:12 am

Why not the Leupold VXR-2-7? You have a rifle that is a 200 yard and in type rifle. Why do you need all the magnification? It seems excessive. If you need that much I'd vote for the VXR 3-9. I have a VXR 2-7 on both my 458 Socom and my 450 bushmaster.
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Re: Which scope

Postby 30Hart » Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:18 pm

I'm trying out Minox's new shotgun scope a 1.5 - 8x, with a zero resetable turrets. Seemed about perfect to me for the 450 Bushmaster. I had a VXR Patrol 1-4x, but I needed more magnification because the gun is just that accurate. 1 inch tube, longest eye relief I've ever seen, and cameraland has them for a steal. They use German glass and are assembled here in the US and have a lifetime warranty. They even have a 2-10x one too! I'll report back after I've had a chance to hunt w/ it.
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Re: Which scope

Postby dvrod18 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:13 pm

Blasternank wrote:Why not the Leupold VXR-2-7? You have a rifle that is a 200 yard and in type rifle. Why do you need all the magnification? It seems excessive. If you need that much I'd vote for the VXR 3-9. I have a VXR 2-7 on both my 458 Socom and my 450 bushmaster.


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Re: Which scope

Postby dvrod18 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:18 pm

Thanks for all the info, keep it coming. One of the reasons for the higher power / larger objective is that I have bad eyes, especially in lower light conditions. That is why I have steered away from lower power scopes as they usually have smaller objectives.
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Re: Which scope

Postby MarkCO » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:51 pm

Look at the 3.5x10 MTAC then. Vortex also has great glass, but more $.
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Re: Which scope

Postby buckslugger » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:52 am

My Nikon African 1x4. German #4 has been pretty awsome for me ,,,very crisp and clear ,,bold lines help in low light !!!!
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