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fnuser
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 Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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2nd what pump says about cheap scopes, the only ones that have ever failed me cost under $100. however I have had good luck with fixed power scopes maybe the cheap + moving parts is a bad combo. not very many people I see at the range use a fixed but used M-8's are a bargain i like the 4x on my hunting rigs. A 30-06 of mine shoots nice groups with one also. .75" at 100 yrds. that is usually good enough way the heck out there.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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I would also check out swfa.com/. They have good deals and also a sample list of scopes that they have used for a project then sell at a reduced price.
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stovepipe
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| Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:32 am Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Just as I tought on the cheap stuff...
Slim- cool link, thank you.
I've looked a ton of glass. Simple and robust, that'll do. The 3200 Bush Tactical is on the top of the list so far.
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stovepipe
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| Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:13 am Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Here's a question fer ya:
Elevation clicks = 1/4" @ 100Y.
@ 200y does that mean 1/2" and @ 300y 3/4" per click or do I have the math wrong?
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stovepipe
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| Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:49 am Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Ok- first off thanks for all the tips and stuff.
I settled on this one as it was at the limit of my budget, was a 40 not a 50, did not have a ton of bobbles and stuff, no illum reticle etc. and had the most eye relief.
300$ delivered. Should be here in time to mount, bore-sight and take to the range with the rifle for it's first outing.
www.bushnell.com/produ...0/325154T/ |
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stovepipe
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Just came...3200 Elite 5-15x40 Tactical w/ 4x4 mil dot. Mount tube is 6", hope it's long enough. Will know for sure in 8 more days!
Thanks guys.
-k.
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slimjim
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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| stovepipe wrote: |
Elevation clicks = 1/4" @ 100Y.
@ 200y does that mean 1/2" and @ 300y 3/4" per click or do I have the math wrong? |
Correct math |
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slimjim
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Hey, post a pic when you get it mounted!
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stovepipe
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:11 am Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Copy that!
"El Kabong" is still in quarantine, but, I went by the shop and they pulled it out for me and let me size up the mounting area of the scope over the action and it's a close fit. I should be OK.
It's calibrated at 15x for the dots. Was wondering why 15X was in red. When all else fails, read the directions! 
ht in yards x 1000 / # of dots (incl fractions of) = range . I think that was the math. Played with that a little scoping a post in the park.
Adjustable objective is a nice touch too! Seagull turds are nice and crisp on the street lamp covers that are appox 50y apart.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:48 am Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Stovey, Here's a link to read up and practice the mil-dot thing !!!
www.mil-dot.com/
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slimjim
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:52 am Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Takes some practice to use mil-dots for range estimation. I could never get good enough with it so got a laser range finder. I am learning how to use mil-dots for bullet drop compensation.
Bullet Drop Compensation w/ Mil-Dot Reticles: an Alternative |
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rwethereyet
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| Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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I will not claim to know a lot about scopes, just what works for me, and a few friends I hunt with.
I now have 7 scopes in total, and the last 3 I bought are Bushnells, as they really seem to be a good scope.
I recently bought a new one, and moved the old scope from my 300 mag, to my .308 and put a new Bushnell on my 300 mag.
This is what I got for it, and I like it a lot.
www.opticsbestbuy.com/...165SF.html |
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stovepipe
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:33 am Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Wicked nice glass.  Outta my price range.  Jealous here!
I stuck with a 40 as the mounts are being reused and that's saving me some money. |
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stovepipe
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:37 am Post subject: Re: scopes... |
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Very interesting! Excellent post and pics.
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