Scope question
 

Which Scope would someone recommend for a .308 for Deer hunting.

RE: Scope question
 

I am partial to Leupold, middle of the road.
Can't justify the expensive ones, but they are awesome (Swar, Zeiss, etc.).
Last few years the lower end companies have come a long way.
Nikon and Bushnell are closer to the middle of the road, but not as expensive as Leupold.

2-7 power for thicker country.
3-9 for a good mix.
6-18 for long range

You need to be more specific about how you hunt?

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On a standard rifle,like a Remington M700,a 3x9 Leupold or Burris.For asmaller rifle like the Model 7,a compact 2x7

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Thanks guys !!!!!!
I hunt a good mix from woods to open country I hunt in Minnesota.

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It's really up to you, although I'd second the 2x& or 3x9 Leupold. I personally like the extra eye relief on a hunting rig when you have a thick jacket and a pack on. For my varmint rigs it really don't matter, I'm usually shooting from a prone position anyway.

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leupold 3x9 VX-I... all the scope you need

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In most cases the best value for your money is a 3x-9x variable. If you prefer a 2x-7x that's fine, but you pay slightly more $ for slightly less magnification. Still, if the 2x-7x fits better on your rifle then go for it.
If you get a variable, it doesn't matter so much whether you get a 2-7 or 3-9, but learn to place it on a given power and leave it there unless you absolutely find yourself in a situation needing it higher or lower. I've been going back to fixed powers on most of my favorite rifles, but even on my variablel I usually leave them dialed in to the middle power.... 6x on my 3-9's and around 4.5-5x on my 2-7's .... just so I have some up and down room should I feel I want a wider field of view for close quarters, or wanting to crank it up for a farther than usual shot.

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You can find the Bushnell 4200 Elite3x9x40 for about $250. Best buy in a scope out there. As good as or better than the Lupy V3.

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not a red dot they suck

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I got a 308 remmy 742. I have a 3x9 Swift. The optics are just as comparable to leupold but only for 1/3 of the price. I have had mine for about 10 yrs and this past season I couldnt get it to zero in I never did find out what the problem was but the swift company sent me a brand new scope about 10 days later.