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Old 02-12-2008, 10:36 AM
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Mojotex
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Default RE: Savage 99 .308 - scoped or peep sights?

Most of what I'll say will be a repeat of others' comments. Adding my $.02, I would scope the rifle. SOmething like a 1.5x6-40mmor sosounds about rght. Excellent for woods at low power and the 6X will suffice for longer range. As already pointed out, a peep sight (or open sight) is great if the light conditions are good and your eyes are "young". But apeep can become "clogged", and therefore more or less useless in snowy or rainy conditions. I have learned the hard way that you get what you pay for in optics. So buy the best that you can.I would think that you want a scope that is rugged, clear, crisp and able to function in very low light - right at sunset and early daybreak times. I'll defend this opinion to the hilt ... you will not get these characteristics in inexpensive scopes.Been there and have the T-Shirt! And have seen far too many of my buddies make the same mistake.
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