scopes

[rodclop]

I just order my gun two days ago its a H&R ultra Varmit .243 with a 24 inch bull barrel im going to be using it for deer and varmit hunting and trying to find out which scope would work the best for me. Everyone i know just puts a little 3-9x32 on every gun the own and im not wanting that. Im not sure what scopes are good or bad thats y im asking for ya's help

[Rifle Loony]

Why not a 3X9...?

[rodclop]

well im not saying i don't want a 3x9 just saying not a 3-9x32 and once before on my savage 223 i had a 3-9x60 bushnell and wish i could find another one anyone know where i could

[stalkingbear]

If you are going to use it on both deer and varmits you'll need more magnafication than a 3x-9x. I would reccomend a 4.5x-14x-42mm or even a 4x-16x-42mm. Leave it turned down for deer hunting and up for varmit hunting. Try www.midwayusa.com or www.swfa.com .

[MichaelT.]

Also check out www.theopticzone.com They and swfahave some of the best prices of anywhere in a store or on the net...

I would suggest a Nikon Monarch in 4-16 X 42 .... but that may be more money than you are looking to spend. Just look around the sites listed and you can get a few ideas....

God Bless

MET

[stubblejumper]

i had a 3-9x60 bushnell and wish i could find another one

Take a picture to post if you find a bushness 3x9x60,Myself and many other people would like to this one of a kind scope for ourselves.

[SJAdventures]

I agree that if your going to varmint hunt with it you will want more magnification than 3X9. I would go with something that will give you up to 14-16 power capabilities for varmint hunting. 3x9x40 or 42 is plenty for most deer hunting. If you want a 3x9x40 many times you can get the now discontinued Nikon Monarch UCC scopes NIB on ebay for $200 or even a little less. I have 2 of them and they are very nice scopes that will handle any high powered weapon recoil. I just bought a NIB Monarch UCC "Team Primos" 3x9x40 on ebay for $191.00. To the best of my knowledge they have discontinued the UCC series when they started makingall their new Monarchswith side focus.

[MichaelT.]

Yes, SJ .... you are correct about them being discontinued, and the UCC's were / are very good scopes.... and there are still a few available.... ebay is one source. Not sure who else may still have some left, otherwise, since they have been on closeout for a while.

MET

[Mr. Slim]

rod, like you i just ordered a new varmit rifle and am putting a 4x12x40 leupold on mine. you might pay a little more for a leupold but they are worth if. i also got the 243 caliber too. good luck with your new rifle.

[Edcyclopedia]

The only thing I would choose differently is the Objective lens.
Trying to get better light through the scope at low light times can be crucial, especially if your trying to see the rack a bit better.
4-12 in 40-50mm would be a suggestion.

I personaly hunt with a Leupold vari X III 3-9X and thought it wouldn't be quite as effective on my Texas hunt this past fall, I was wrong...
I was shooting Turkeys at 325 yards, so the 3-9 power worked just fine out of the .270 with 7-8" of drop figured in from a 200 yard zero!
I personally wouldn't shoot past 400 or so yards, just haven't practiced enough to be comfortable, but if your going to be shooting varmints past 300 on a regular basis then get a higher power, especially as you get older and your eyes start working against you.