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Rainman
Optics Apprentice Joined: August/25/2012 Location: Washington Stat Status: Offline Points: 281 |
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I'm also needing a scope for my .280 Steyr Pro Hunter. After research, reading and quesitons here I've boiled my short list down to a Burris Veracity, a Weaver Super Slam Tactical and a Leupold VX-R. Price ranges are similar and I'm saving the the quarters and dollars the grandkids don't weedle out of me so hope to pull the trigger soon. My starting criteria was a 30mm tube since the rings I had Cerekoted with the rifle metal are 30mm. I've had great luck with all three brands so it will be a hard final decision. Good luck on your search and let us know what you end up with.
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bugsNbows
Optics God bowsNbugs Joined: March/10/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Offline Points: 11201 |
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The Leupy VX-R is a solid choice. I'd get that.
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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Sparky
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: July/15/2007 Location: SD Status: Offline Points: 4569 |
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+1 on the Leupold VX-R.
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hoopersb
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/28/2015 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 14 |
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I really like my 6x SS. I have no problem shooting sub-moa at 300 with it on my RAR .308. I have a white, three-inch dot on my 300-yard steel. The scope is clear enough to hold on that dot with no problem. I shot two white-tailed does the other day in fading light at 200+ yards. The thin crosshairs can be a bit tough at last light, but not a game changer. The scope is a bit heavy, if you are a light-weight and don't like to pack a bit more weight on your rifle, but the durability and quality outweigh the few ounces of extra weight. If you can cough up the money, the variable would probably be better, but the 6x is great. If you buy it and do not like it, they resell quickly at a small loss. The SS fixed scopes have glass that it of high quality for no more than they cost and are a steal at their price. |
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realAmericanMan
Optics GrassHopper Joined: January/01/2016 Location: kalifornistan Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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I recommend you hold off and purchase a SWFA scope that has more magnification for long shots and less for hunting . Consider a 50MM objective for early morning and early evening shots . Remember if you get a 5X20X50 you'll have a scope that works for anything . I'm happy I asked around myself as I was going to do what you are considering (settling) but was talked into the top of the line scope because he said " 20 power is just the beginning of what you really want ! He was right ! I am now waiting for SWFA to make a fixed 30 X50 HD for shooting at the range . Or a 6X40X50 HD for everything else . 20 power is just barely enough to see splatter targets at 100 yards with a .223
Daddy said "If you really don't NEED something then buy the best ! That way if it breaks you can't feel bad " This advise has worked well for me . That's why I buy SWFA they are hard to break and hard to beat in value .
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