Need a new scope.....
09-16-2005, 06:10 AM
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Need a new scope.....
I just ordered a Remington 700SPS stainless 30-06. It should be here this afternoon. But anyways, i need to get a good scope to put on here. I was kinda leaning toward leupold VXI but i've heard some good things about the Burris Fullfield II. What is your thoughts on this scope and other scopes? Oh yeh i wouldn't mind spending up to about $250 or so on the scope.
09-16-2005, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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RE: Need a new scope.....
Have you considered one of the Leupold fixed powered scopes? Most of my deer rifles have a Leupold M8 6x42 scope on them. Leupold recently change the designation on these to FX. I think there are 2 lines. I think they are FX II and FXIII, (I not totally sure on this.) But the FX II 6x42 has all the features that my M8 6x42 has.All the glass is fully multi coated etc... They are great scopes.
09-16-2005, 09:26 AM
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RE: Need a new scope.....
I like a variable scope, i'm not to big on fixed power. I am highly considering the burris fullfield II. How about the eye relief on these scopes? What kind of price are you looking at for a 3-9x40 matte black?
09-16-2005, 03:21 PM
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RE: Need a new scope.....
ORIGINAL: heeze gutshot shortee
Id opt for a top of the line BUSHNELL..Good scope... And youll have some money to fill er up at gasland.... That new firefly is the tit!!
Id opt for a top of the line BUSHNELL..Good scope... And youll have some money to fill er up at gasland.... That new firefly is the tit!!
09-16-2005, 03:35 PM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Need a new scope.....
I have a Burris Fullfield II on my 06 Savage 116 and it has exceeded by expectations. I took it on a hog hut recently and it performed extremely well in low light allowing me see hogs with the scope "at 3X" that were notvisible with the naked eye. I bought the scope mainly because I hadheard it was solid and would hold zero under heavy recoil, and under variable magnificationvery well but I found the optics are really good also.We putit up against a VX-2 in low light and the Fullfield IIhad the edge.
09-17-2005, 07:44 PM
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RE: Need a new scope.....
A couple of good buys are at Natchez Shooters Supply, they have Burris Full Field II's 3-9x40 for $199 and you get a free spotting scope or binocs. I also have had good experience with the Nikon Buckmaster and it's $149 in 3-9. My son has a Leopold FX1 and I am not overly impressed, I'm sure it's a good scope for the money but just not what you expect from Leopold. If you're not adverse to the the imports the Simmons Aetec will impress you if you compare side by side with other scopes. Good huntin'.
09-18-2005, 09:46 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Need a new scope.....
Whatever you decide toget I'd invite you to look here before you buy. Best prices I have found anywhere. www.theopticzone.com
A quick search and I found the following for
Bushnell
3200 elite 3x9x40---169.00
3200 elite 3x9x40 firefly---197.00
3200 elite 3x9x50 firefly---224.00
Burris Fullfield II 3x9x40---189.00
Leupold VX1 3x9x40---199.00
Nikon Monarch 3x9x40 lustre finish---239.00
Take a look for youself. I get all my scopes there now.
A quick search and I found the following for
Bushnell
3200 elite 3x9x40---169.00
3200 elite 3x9x40 firefly---197.00
3200 elite 3x9x50 firefly---224.00
Burris Fullfield II 3x9x40---189.00
Leupold VX1 3x9x40---199.00
Nikon Monarch 3x9x40 lustre finish---239.00
Take a look for youself. I get all my scopes there now.