3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

I have a 300WBY mag and i need a scope. The problem is that i don´t know what to buy. I shoot(fox,seal to reindeer) from 70 to 350 yards and i´m looking for something mid priced. Any advise??

RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

A 3x9x40 will be fine for your use.You don't need more power or a bigger objective lens.

RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

..4x12x40...thats what i like...:)..

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RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

3 X 9 X 40

RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

Because of the fox, I'd go with a 4x12x40. Leupold Vari-X II would be a fine choice.

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RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

I like 50mm objectives. I have 2.5x10x50 Luepold Varix III, 3.5x10x50 Burris Sign Series, 4200 Bushnell Elite 3x9x50 and 3200 3 x 9 x 40. 4-12 or 3-9 would be fine. If you need some extra light a 50 mm will give you about 2% more light gathering capability. Doesn't sound like a lot, until you actually compare it. My 50's have anchored animals in fog, snow and low light that my 40 wouldn't have been so easy. I say 50 if you hunt low lights, etc. If not then use the extra to upgrade the quality of scope.

I like Bushnell for the low to mid (the 3200 and 4200 are probably one of the best in their price ranges, with lifetime warranties), Burris & Loopy to the mid to high. Some say Nikon, but we don't have them around my neck of the woods, so I can't comment(however I love their camera's so if they are close to that then they would be just fine). If money is little of a concern than go german that would be the high to elite end of the spectrum.
Mid priced to you maybe highor low to me, so without $ amount I am unsure of what you want to spend.

A scope is a very personal item, I suggest you get your hands on as many as you can in your price range. Research the particular models for features, coatings, warranty, etc. Then what fits the budget, needs and looks the best to you buy.

Optics are one thing you generally get what you pay for. If you buy a 100 scope don't expect it to behave like a 1000 scope. It wwill work and maybe suitable but it is 100 for a reason. I suggest buy as much of as scope as you can afford, a good scope will offer you years of service and will return itself to you. Also put good quality mounts (rings and bases) on the scope.

Edited by - skeeter 7MM on 10/29/2002 00:07:00

RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

Skeeter said it all. Luv those Bushnell Elite's but if you can find a used Leupold, buy it.

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RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

ehh, it dont really matter, though a 3x9 or a 4x12 will work.

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RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

Presently I own two rifles >>> 257 Wea., and have a 4.5X14X50mm Leupold scope on it, and a 340 Wea. with a 4X12X50mm Nikon on it.

For years prior, I shot rifles with 40mm scopes on them. Once I went to the 50mm scopes, I would never go back to the 40mm. For crack of day, and late evening hunting you cannot beat the 50mm >>> they gather so much more light it is unreal. I also use bright amber shooting glasses, and with that combo I harvested the biggest buck of my life in the late evening. I am, without a doubt, sold on the 50mm scopes.

You did indicate your max yardage would be 350 yds, so I believe a 3X9 power would suffice.

RE: 3-9x40 4-12x50 or ?
 

I wanted a brighter scope but not the bulk and high mounting position of a 50mm lens so I went to the 3x10x42mm swarovski.They are just as bright as a 3.5x10x50 leupold with less bulk and they can be mounted with lower rings.Both of these scopes are costly and not mid priced as icelander requested so I would instead recommend the bushnell 3200 3x9x40 as it is as good a scope as is available for the money.