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Urimaginaryfrnd
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Posted: August/30/2009 at 18:44 |
The Super Sniper variable will definately work very well also I have two of them. If it's low light you may or may not want illumination or a large reticle and you have to decide between dialing in correction for trajectory and a balistic reticle. So are you a hold over guy or a guy who wants to dial in correction? If all you do is hold over then a Leupold FX3 fixed power 6x42 with balistic reticle may be all you need. There are a lot of great values on Samplelist also.
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180class
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Posted: August/30/2009 at 19:40 |
I do like the Balistic reticle. Question: What advantage would I have or not have by going with a Swaro 4-12x50, or even 6-18x50? I have never shot anything but a 3x9 redfield so I am very curious in the difference between these 3 ranges? thanks for your suggestions.
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swtucker
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Posted: August/30/2009 at 20:02 |
I wouldn't go with a 12x or 18x scope on a rifle that you might want to hunt in a wooded/thick area with. 10X is more than enough magnification for the ranges you listed.
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Posted: August/30/2009 at 21:43 |
swtucker wrote:
I wouldn't go with a 12x or 18x scope on a rifle that you might want to hunt in a wooded/thick area with. 10X is more than enough magnification for the ranges you listed. |
I agree.
While there's nothing really wrong with having a high upper-end magnification available in your scope, you will never need it, seldome use it, and always have to carry the extra weight and bulk around with you. I would stick to a fixed power in the 6X to no more than 10X, or a variable in the 2.5-10 or 3-9 range. I'd also go with a heavy reticle or an illuminated one for your stated low-light work. I personally would not get a Mil-dot reticle that was not illuminated, to use to hunt low-light whitetails.
I don't think anyone's mentioned the fixed 7x56 Meopta, but that has great glass and a fairly decent price...
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Posted: August/31/2009 at 10:58 |
I second the Swaro AV 3-10 X 42. I have an "older" one with the TDS reticle which I like a lot!
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Posted: September/05/2009 at 19:33 |
Thanks for all the great suggestions!
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Posted: September/05/2009 at 19:57 |
Just an aside. At the ranges you suggested, a 3-9x scope is more than what is needed, but provides the flexibility to extend if you need to. The new SS is a great deal, provides you with more than what you need, looks good, and did I mention that it is a great deal. Look at Koskin's report on it. Cost + effectiveness = VALUE. Too many people try to "over scope" and end up with something that does them more harm in the long run than good. Don't fall prey to "scope-itis". Try the new variable SS. With the leftover funds you can get an outstanding mounting system and still have money left over. You'll thank me later...
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