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Old 05-23-2012 | 09:34 AM
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Does anyone have any exp. with this scope? I am thinking of replacing the scope on a browning 270wsm abolt micro hunter, which is mostly used for stand hunting deer on powerline.I can get one for about $500 and that is about my price range.Ialso have read about the zeiss conquest,which looks pretty good also for about the same money.
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Old 05-24-2012 | 02:06 PM
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If you like the illum. reticle, the VX R has been getting good reviews. I like the firedot 4 reticle offering. The Zeiss scopes are solid as well. Either would be fine IMO.
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Old 05-24-2012 | 09:09 PM
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bugsNbows, I also like the the illim. reticle,but am wondering how it would be at 100 + yards. Also what the scope is compared to w/o the reticle on (battery dies). Also what is the " firedot 4 reticle", all I see is the firedot reticle.
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Old 05-25-2012 | 12:17 PM
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Bill, the firedot 4 is basically a regular duplex without the upper vertical post. At 100 yds. it will function fine. If the battery croaks (unlikely but always carry a spare) it's still visible. It's just a center red dot that would go away. I'd suggest that you log onto the S.W.F.A. website and look at the reticles in the Leupy rifle scope section. Good luck.
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Old 06-01-2012 | 07:59 PM
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bugsNbows, I checked out the firedot 4 reticle, and I will probably go that route. Thanks for the info.
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Old 06-02-2012 | 06:49 AM
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I have one on my .375 H&H and love it, can't go wrong.
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Old 06-02-2012 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by wjsmall97
bugsNbows, I checked out the firedot 4 reticle, and I will probably go that route. Thanks for the info.
Bill
Sounds good Bill. Let us know (here) how it works out for you. Good luck.
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Old 06-17-2012 | 07:01 PM
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I was looking at a 3x9-40 with the FireDot Duplex. It'll be for stand hunting bear mostly.

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Old 07-15-2012 | 04:48 PM
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I was looking at a 3x9-40 with the FireDot Duplex. It'll be for stand hunting bear mostly.

Sighted her in yesterday. I like this scope!
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Old 11-02-2012 | 05:44 PM
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I finally sighted it in. I has the circle around the red dot. I like the way it looked out at 150 yds. Now I need to put it on a deer
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