cheap scope for my needs, not sure what I need
08-24-2005, 10:16 PM
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: McHenry IL
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cheap scope for my needs, not sure what I need
I am rethinking hunting deer with out a scope for the reason that at 50 yards out I am having a hard time getting the site on the barrel and on the target lined up. I have good vision it is just trying to keep them in focus and with being a first year deer hunter I think I might screw upa lot of shots because of this.
Most of my shots are going to be less then 100 yards. I think around 50-75 yards will be the norm. What I am wondering is what size optic should I get? I know their are a lot out their. I just need something easy and simple and if it is easy on the bank account I would love it even it I just use it for a season or two and then do a nice upgrade.
I am bolting this up to a Remington 870 Super Mag.
Thanks for your help.
Most of my shots are going to be less then 100 yards. I think around 50-75 yards will be the norm. What I am wondering is what size optic should I get? I know their are a lot out their. I just need something easy and simple and if it is easy on the bank account I would love it even it I just use it for a season or two and then do a nice upgrade.
I am bolting this up to a Remington 870 Super Mag.
Thanks for your help.
08-24-2005, 10:25 PM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
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RE: cheap scope for my needs, not sure what I need
Try the Bushnell Trophy model. They run about 100.00 but they are a pretty good low cost scope. I have had good luck with the Straight Power Simmons Pro Hunters as well. About 80.00
08-25-2005, 12:18 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: SW Virginia
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RE: cheap scope for my needs, not sure what I need
You might also want to check out a Weaver 1-3x, 20mm scope.
I had one on a Marlin 30/30. Sold the rifle, and should have kept the scope. I think the price, last time I checked, was approx. $125 +/-.
Here's a couple of sources to check it out.
Links:
MidwayUSA: http://www.midwayusa.com/
SWFA: http://www.riflescopes.com/store/default.asp
I had one on a Marlin 30/30. Sold the rifle, and should have kept the scope. I think the price, last time I checked, was approx. $125 +/-.
Here's a couple of sources to check it out.
Links:
MidwayUSA: http://www.midwayusa.com/
SWFA: http://www.riflescopes.com/store/default.asp
08-25-2005, 04:26 AM
#7
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: McHenry IL
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RE: cheap scope for my needs, not sure what I need
Just wondering has anyone tried this from basspro?
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=49666&hvarTarget=sea rch&hvarAID=&cmCat=3335277
I have seen a Bushnell at my local Meyers for $50 but I am ot sure of the focus on it.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=49666&hvarTarget=sea rch&hvarAID=&cmCat=3335277
I have seen a Bushnell at my local Meyers for $50 but I am ot sure of the focus on it.
08-25-2005, 04:35 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MISSOURI
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RE: cheap scope for my needs, not sure what I need
If you are having trouble seeing with open sights , dont get a scope that has alot of magnifcation to or it will only compound your problem. Get a fixed power like a 4x or 6x with good eye relief. I prefer the nikon but any will do as a stater scope. good luck!!
08-25-2005, 07:48 AM
#9
Typical Buck
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RE: cheap scope for my needs, not sure what I need
Try the Bushnell Banner DDB in 1-4X32MM. Since you're mounting this on a slug gun it has 4.3" of eye relief. This is a good amount of eye relief for a hard recoiling slug gun.
08-25-2005, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
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RE: cheap scope for my needs, not sure what I need
I've had great luck with the bushnell trophy scopes as well. I had one on my ML for a while but took it off because I wanted a little more power. However I have one on my new slug gun now.
They are pretty decent scopes for around 100 bucks. Mine is the 1.75-4x32 circle X. If you don't want the circle X I looked at one that was pretty much the same but was 1.75-5x32 with a regular duplex cross hair. I spent about 15 minutes or so trying to decide which I liked better. I went with the 4 power circle X because to me it seemed crisper, brighter and the reticle was easier to lock onto quickly.
In my opinion I wouldn't go any cheaper than this. Especially on a slug gun used in crappy conditions. Nothing worse than having a scope fial on you during a hunt, or fog over while you are bearing down on a deer in nasty conditions. I've had it happen, and it sucks!
Good luck,
Paul
They are pretty decent scopes for around 100 bucks. Mine is the 1.75-4x32 circle X. If you don't want the circle X I looked at one that was pretty much the same but was 1.75-5x32 with a regular duplex cross hair. I spent about 15 minutes or so trying to decide which I liked better. I went with the 4 power circle X because to me it seemed crisper, brighter and the reticle was easier to lock onto quickly.
In my opinion I wouldn't go any cheaper than this. Especially on a slug gun used in crappy conditions. Nothing worse than having a scope fial on you during a hunt, or fog over while you are bearing down on a deer in nasty conditions. I've had it happen, and it sucks!
Good luck,
Paul