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Re: Scope advice
[Re: deadeye]
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07/02/17 12:20 PM
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In his price range there's not a lot available with 50mm. Those that are won't have the quality of glass of some listed above in the 30-40mm range. The quality of glass and reticle are waaaay more important than the objective size IMO. Quality of glass is $ well spent when buying scopes.
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Re: Scope advice
[Re: Razorsharp123]
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07/02/17 02:39 PM
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Don't rule out used scopes. Get the best light gathering scope you can afford. Personally I would opt for a bushel elite with a 50mm objective with at least 10-12 power or a Zeiss conquest NOT a Terra.
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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Re: Scope advice
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07/02/17 03:35 PM
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Don't mean to get anal, but that feller doesn't need, much less pay for, a big ol' 12 power Hubble when he can't see to shoot over 100 yards.
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Re: Scope advice
[Re: Razorsharp123]
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07/02/17 03:37 PM
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The 50mm scopes just seem to "fill" the scope with image much faster.
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Re: Scope advice
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07/02/17 03:55 PM
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Don't mean to get anal, but that feller doesn't need, much less pay for, a big ol' 12 power Hubble when he can't see to shoot over 100 yards. If he can't see then the larger power would be a help.
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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Re: Scope advice
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07/02/17 04:15 PM
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Don't mean to get anal, but that feller doesn't need, much less pay for, a big ol' 12 power Hubble when he can't see to shoot over 100 yards. If he can't see then the larger power would be a help. I may be wrong but , I took it he's never killed one beyond 100yds and by not seeing, he's in the woods not fields. Even out to 400 about 9 powerish is plenty IMO.
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Re: Scope advice
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07/02/17 04:27 PM
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Don't mean to get anal, but that feller doesn't need, much less pay for, a big ol' 12 power Hubble when he can't see to shoot over 100 yards. If he can't see then the larger power would be a help. I may be wrong but , I took it he's never killed one beyond 100yds and by not seeing, he's in the woods not fields. Even out to 400 about 9 powerish is plenty IMO. After re reading it I believe you are correct
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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Re: Scope advice
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07/02/17 05:24 PM
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Let me inform you! Barska has the best. Its called a Barska Colorado 3x9x40. They cost 37 bucks online at amazon.com. free shipping. I have them on all my guns. They are worth 200 bucks each in my opinion!!!!! Look them up. Totally unbelievable quality. youre out of your rabbit ass mind
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Re: Scope advice
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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07/02/17 05:35 PM
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Let me inform you! Barska has the best. Its called a Barska Colorado 3x9x40. They cost 37 bucks online at amazon.com. free shipping. I have them on all my guns. They are worth 200 bucks each in my opinion!!!!! Look them up. Totally unbelievable quality. youre out of your rabbit ass mind And here I was not saying anything because I was trying to be nice. BARFSKA!! LOL
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Re: Scope advice
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07/02/17 07:13 PM
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You wont beat that 3-9x40 firefly for $110. That is a fine, fine little scope and I'm a big fan of the firefly reticle on a hunting gun.
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Re: Scope advice
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07/02/17 07:57 PM
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You wont beat that 3-9x40 firefly for $110. That is a fine, fine little scope and I'm a big fan of the firefly reticle on a hunting gun. The only negative is that C condition likely has ringmarks. You might find one on E bay nicer, but at least you know that you can trust SWFA to send the scope.
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Re: Scope advice
[Re: R_H_Clark]
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07/02/17 09:21 PM
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You wont beat that 3-9x40 firefly for $110. That is a fine, fine little scope and I'm a big fan of the firefly reticle on a hunting gun. The only negative is that C condition likely has ringmarks. You might find one on E bay nicer, but at least you know that you can trust SWFA to send the scope. Definitely good scopes, I have one of the 50mm models, my only complaint would have to be the length..
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Re: Scope advice
[Re: James]
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07/03/17 07:04 AM
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You wont beat that 3-9x40 firefly for $110. That is a fine, fine little scope and I'm a big fan of the firefly reticle on a hunting gun. The only negative is that C condition likely has ringmarks. You might find one on E bay nicer, but at least you know that you can trust SWFA to send the scope. Definitely good scopes, I have one of the 50mm models, my only complaint would have to be the length.. I think the 50mm models are really long,but I bought a 3X9X40 3200 for a friend a couple years ago and it was just normal length. One good thing about long scopes though is that you can mount one on a long action and still adjust the ER where you need it.
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Re: Scope advice
[Re: BamaGrad85]
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07/03/17 08:42 AM
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How about an Osprey scope. I know Mr. Clark, I have never forgot your comments about the O-pray it works scope.....lol Sorry buddy,you have me confused with some other smart A, I've never used the O-pray it works comment. Seriously though I usually try to stick to scopes in the $200 and above range and well known names like Leupold, Weaver, high end Bushnell, Zeiss, Etc. Etc. The Leupold VX1 and VX2 or out of production 3200 and 4200 Bushnell Elites are about as cheap as I feel comfortable recommending. I only do so because I've wasted enough money on cheap brands to just buy a good brand before.
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Re: Scope advice
[Re: Razorsharp123]
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07/03/17 09:03 AM
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When it comes to scopes, you usually get what you pay for, as it is for most everything in life. The best information I can give is to select a scope with a reticle heavy enough to be seen in low light and 50mm objective lenses don't help if the glass is schitty. Never used any scopes other than Leopold, Zeiss and Swarovski. The Leopold VX-I or VX-II in a 3x9 would be the best bet near your price range IMHO. If you search around and don't get in a hurry you will probably find a VX-II around $200 - $250.
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