New scope
12-01-2011, 01:11 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA
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New scope
I'm going to purchase a new .270 deer rifle soon (Win M70, Browning X-Bolt, or Sako) and am looking to add a nice quality scope to it. I have several Leupolds and am VERY happy w/ them. I'm considering the VX3 Fine Duplex in 3.5-10x40 for this rifle, majority of shots will be w/in 150 yds. What do you think, should I consider another scope or a 50mm obj. lens? I heard good things about Zeiss, Leica, & Swarovski scopes when I researched them years back, although the last is out of my budget.
12-01-2011, 04:02 AM
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Typical Buck
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I'm in a similar boat. As much as I want to wait until I can afford a Swarovski, I believe that a Leupold would get me through legal shooting light, and anything beyond that I might be more tempted to read the legal shooting light through my scope and not my watch lol
12-01-2011, 08:12 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
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I have a VX3 2.5-8 X 36. It's decent enough although I'd advise against a fine duplex. It tends to disappear in low light. The Zeiss Conquest 3-9 X 40 will do all you need and is reasonably priced. Another viable option is the 3-9 X 42 Sightron Big Sky. For superior low light use, I highly recommend the Trijicon 3-9 X 40. Although it's more expensive, the low light use is wonderful. Also, look at the new Vortex Viper HS line and the Bushnell Elites.
12-04-2011, 01:21 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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Proud owner of two of your choices;
Browning X-Bolt stainless stalker in .338 win mag
Sako A7 stainless in 7MM rem mag
Both wear the same scope (in fact, all my boltguns wear the same scope);
Burris signature select 4X-16X 44MM with illuminated ballistic plex reticle.
Browning X-Bolt stainless stalker in .338 win mag
Sako A7 stainless in 7MM rem mag
Both wear the same scope (in fact, all my boltguns wear the same scope);
Burris signature select 4X-16X 44MM with illuminated ballistic plex reticle.
12-19-2011, 05:42 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 100
I know there are a few good deals out there online right now and discounts even for stuff like scopes. See what's out there.
01-28-2012, 10:18 PM
#7
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Spokane, WA
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Sheridan- did you use the Talley integrated rings to mount your scope to your x bolt? If so, which height base did you use? I would like to mount a 44mm objective scope with 30mm tube on my x bolt, and am concerned the low mounts will be too low (especially to add flip caps). thx in advance
01-29-2012, 10:05 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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Pup,
I almost alway use Burris "zee" rings, but in this case I went with the Browning Bases/Rings; built for the X-Bolt (4 screws = X = the name for the model ).
I use low rings, because I'm only 5'6" and need a low mount to get a good cheek weld.
If you want to use flip-up lense covers, you would need to use medium height rings (maybe even high, depending on which rings you decide on).
I almost alway use Burris "zee" rings, but in this case I went with the Browning Bases/Rings; built for the X-Bolt (4 screws = X = the name for the model ).
I use low rings, because I'm only 5'6" and need a low mount to get a good cheek weld.
If you want to use flip-up lense covers, you would need to use medium height rings (maybe even high, depending on which rings you decide on).
