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IMO the Bushnell Elite(3200) is the lowest price scope-of the top end scopes.





Bushnell 2-7x32 Elite 3200 Rifle Scope

[ul][*]Matte[*]Multi-X[*]1"[*]Rainguard [/ul]
SWFA:
$174.95[/b]

I just got this information from the SWFA web site. This would make a great scope for the rifle you are describing. If $175 is your top end. Tom.

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Tom,

Do you know which manufacturers use the friction type adjustment? I've really only owned Leupolds, Simmons Aetecs and some old tascos.

Tom

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Leupold makes several scopes that have friction adjustments. Or should I say Leupold has them made. The type of erector system is not subject to brand, it is subject to quality of build. Tom.

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Tom,
I have an 1895G with a scout set up on it because occaisionally I will hunt dangerous game with it. That set up is a little more than 200.00 and is not what most people use on there Guide gun. I like Leupold because of the warrany and never have had a problem with one. I'm not sure what you are hunting with this gun, but don't discount a variable. Like someone mentioned, a 2-7X33 works great on these guns. Leupold makes a shotgun scope for under 200.00 with a heavy rectical that would work great. This gun is accurate out to 175 yards and I'm not sure a 2x would be large enough if you are going use it on say like deer at that distance. It's pretty much a personal preference thing and how good your eye sight is.

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Parallax settingcan be> 100 yards. However in recent years with inline ML's popularity manufacturers havebeen listing them as shotgun/ml scopes. In turn the parallax settings are changing,sometimes a 100 yards just like rifle scopes, while some that still 50 and 75 settings. TDS's on the manufacturers website should give all the specs you need, such as ER, weight, length, FOV, Parallax,etc.Should also mention if theyare friction or click adjustments.

If you consider going with a 2x7 variable choice within your budget may opento include the 3200, burris FFII, etc. However more then 4" ER desired will widdle it back down some(neitherafford over 4" of ER)[&:].


As far as objective size whileI personally like 4xmm objectivefor FOV reasonsthe actual useable light transmission in an apples to apples comparison of similar optics in 32xand 40xisn't as much as some may think. No doubt to my eye the image is brighter however my Leupold M8 with a 3xmm objective never haulted me from shootingin low light conditions either.
Coatings and glass used have far more to do with light transmission then the size of the bell on the end. The human eye can only except so much light, 2-7mm. If the scope transmits more then your eye can take...it isbasically useless. The best advice I can give you is let your eyes do the talking. Head to your local shops and do some side x sides in both high and low lighting conditions.

Best of luck

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I went to a sporting goods store last night. I examined the Nikon Prostaff $129 vs the Leupold VX I $219. Before conducting the test I was figuring that the Leupold was going to be better so I was biased going in. (Eventhough all my Aetec's kick my Leupolds butts). Well without a doubt the Nikon was much better than the Leupold. Not just slightly, by a large margin. I even tested them both in thier stock room with lights off looking at an archery target about 20-25 yards away. The sales guy conducted the same tests that I did and his conclusion was the same as well.

I'm thinking less and less of Leupold every day. They are off my list.

I may end up with the Nikon but not sure yet. Can't beat the price that's for sure. I'm going to check the Nikon website to see if it's click or friction like Tom suggested.

Tom

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Ok I'm a little closer to figuring out what I want.


I did end up getting the Warnes scope mounts. I got the two piece mount, just not a fan of the one piece never have been, and the quick release rings so I can still use my iron sights.

As for the scope I'm going to go low variable as opposed to fixed. Probably something like 2-7. I also want the scope to be set at 100 yards parrelax. The scope needs to have a minum of 3.7" of eye relief. Any other suggestions on the scope?

Tom,

The Bushnell Elite 3200 friction or click. I noticed thier website never says they are click adjustment. Just said there is an audible click. Strange the it never says click adjustment on it's own. This scope is out of the running because of the eye relief. I'm just curious about the click vs friction.

Thanks

Tom

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Stat, look at the Browning scopes Natchez has out there ..they are a combo of 3200 and 4200 elites.

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Oldelk,

They didn't have any scopes listed for Browning.

Tom

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stat, i just looked them up on their site..hard to navigate to but here it is:


http://www.natchezss.com/optics.cfm?contentID=opticsType&opticsType=9&a mp;opticsClass=3&powerCategory=24&powerRan ge=32 for the price 124.95 it would be impossible to beat