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brdavis
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Posted: November/21/2014 at 04:05 |
I will be putting it on a .308 used for whitetail deer, we never shoot over 220 yards and have many shots in low light conditions. Thank you
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Son of Ed
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The IOR is 600 bucks I think.
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JGRaider
Optics Master Joined: February/06/2008 Status: Offline Points: 1540 |
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My question is always "what is your criteria for calling a hunting scope the best"? It may mean something totally different to me than it does to you. I'll say the perfect 6x hunting scope for me is a Leupold FX3 6x42.
1. Relatively lightweight 2. Price is right 3. Very easy to use....forgiving eyebox 4. Duplex reticle is very easy to see in low light 5. It is a very bright scope, getting you well past legal light easily 6. Very rugged and dependable. 7. Very flexible mounting options, including a low profile eyepiece. 8. Backed by Leupold....enough said |
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tahqua
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I have a 6x42 Leupold and would suggest the heavy duplex for low light. The scope itself is fantastic, very clear and bright in low light.
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Sparky
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urbaneruralite
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Yep, you want a heavy duplex or German #4 reticle for low light at shorter ranges; especially in the woods. VX3 or better glass should do half an hour in the woods or an hour in the open most days.
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brdavis
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Is the 6X42 Schmidt and Bender that much better/clearer than the Meopta, IOR or Leupold? Those are the 4 I like so far. My Meopta binos are outstanding just never had their scopes. Thanks
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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I have had both the IOR 6x and the Leupold FX3 6x Heavy Duplex both are quite good. It is really hard to beat the IOR --"Shott brand German Glass" For some reason I think the tube on the IOR is steel not alloy so if that makes a difference to you ask SWFA. That could have changed over the years though.
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