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    Posted: November/30/2012 at 10:24
The past few nights I have had a nice buck within range of my Ithaca 37 20 gauge in the dark woods at dusk. Each time I have been able to see him with naked eye, but not with my Tasco 2.5x20.

Time for the Tasco to go!

I have read great things about the Burris FF II 2-7 @ 149.00 here on swfa. The Sightron SI 3-9 on closeout is tempting as well. I have never had a German reticle, but think it would be ok for deer. I read a review that mentioned a Hawke scope as being great under low light conditions- it had an illuminated reticle and is about $179.

Any first hand recommendations for a low light scope (under $200) that will help me bag this buck?

Thanks

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In all honesty, it should not be that hard to best the Tasco (it's not all that great). Either of the two you mentioned would be a vast improvement. The German #4 (type) reticle is a great, low light choice. 
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Here is a Sightron S2 on the sample list for $219. 

http://www.samplelist.com/Sightron-3-9x42-SII-Rifle-Scope-DEMO-A-P55995.aspx
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I like my Nikon Prostaff 2-7 Shotgun Hunter on my slug gun.
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Originally posted by THEMAKKER13 THEMAKKER13 wrote:

I like my Nikon Prostaff 2-7 Shotgun Hunter on my slug gun.

Is this the newer Prostaff with the upgraded glass? Maybe 2 years ago, I thought that Nikon upgraded the S line. 

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If you can swing it, I'd take a serious look at the sightron Supertool posted. otherwise, for 200 and under, the burris ffii is real hard to beat.
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Originally posted by Krm944 Krm944 wrote:

Time for the Tasco to go!
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Good glass is one part of the equation, but make sure you can see the reticle in poor light or you've gained nothing.  
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The Burris FF2 2-7 with the #4 Reticle is a great little scope
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cbm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/04/2012 at 09:48
I'd have to look at one of these pretty seriously. I don't need one but want to buy one just cause they are down to $179 after rebate.
 
 
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******UPDATE*******

I ordered the mueller multishot 2-7 and the sightron s1 3-9 with the German 4a reticle.

I did a comparison of the Mueller and my tasco as I sat in the deer stand Tuesday. The mueller is so so so much clearer and the illuminated dot is everything I need on the slug gun.

I compared the sightron to the mueller and I am SUPER impressed with the clarity and brightness of the S1. I think the sightron is brighter in broad daylight in a side by side comparison. They both seem to be the same at dusk but the mueller has the illuminated dot reticle.

*****bottom line both scopes are super bang for the buck. The sightron will end up on my muzzleloader. The mueller just made sense on my slug gun

Thanks to all!

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Im going to suggest what I would want to put on it if it were mine so these will cost a little more but be well worth the difference.
Zeiss 3-9x40 Conquest Rifle Scope Z-Plex Zeiss 3-9x40 Conquest Rifle Scope
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  • Matte
  • Z-Plex
  • 1"
  • Etched Glass
  • 2nd Plane
  • Eye Relief (in): 4
$349.95 
Leupold 6x42 FX-3 Riflescope Heavy Duplex Leupold 6x42 FX-3 Riflescope
Stock # - LEU66810
  • Matte
  • Heavy Duplex
  • 1"
  • Xtended Twilight Lens System
  • Eye Relief (in):4.43
$399.95 

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