Good inexpensive scope?
12-10-2014, 08:29 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Allegan, MI
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What he^ said. If he's not going to have a shot over 100 yards and maybe not even 75, then he should just buy a fixed 4x scope of his choice for what he can afford for that limited amount of time in the field. I put an old 4x Weaver I had in the closet on my 50 caliber percussion ML and it is great for the limited amount of times it's out in the field.
12-11-2014, 06:33 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kansas
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Cabelas is closing out the discontinued Nikon Buckmasters 3-9x40mm for $129, normally $230, and the 4-12x40mm for $149, usually $299. For the money, very hard to beat that deal. They were a good scope at their list price, the closeout price only makes it better.
12-11-2014, 07:37 AM
#14
Giant Nontypical
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I just saw that in an email from Cabelas yesterday. That would be a good deal even though he probably doesn't need to go up to the higher power, but could if he wanted to.
12-11-2014, 08:52 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
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I am also firmly in the thinking that a fixed scope gives you the best value for $$ in the less exspensive lines. Fewer moving parts, less to go wrong is likely why the 4x32 ProDiamond is a standout when looking at Simmons scopes. Unfortunately the choices are few in new ones. Looks like Sightron no longer makes the SII 4x. Swift makes a 4x32 that looks pretty good for about $74. 4" of eye relief. Don't know much about the company, but at that price it looks like a deal.
I have made shots from 20 to 120 yards and never missed not having a zoom feature.
I have made shots from 20 to 120 yards and never missed not having a zoom feature.
12-31-2014, 01:09 AM
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