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Post by Bubba on Oct 30, 2005 17:21:52 GMT -5
Ok, I've come to the conclusion that I'm going to need a varable scope for my 06. The 4X Redfield I have on it just isn't what I want.
I went out on the web and looked around abit and looked at a few of them. Of course the Leupold is probably a better choice but there's a bunch of them out there. I was looking at the Leupold Rifleman or VXIII scopes but there are other manufactures, ie, Burris, BSA, Simmons, Cabela's, etc... all about $200... I don't want to spend over $200 in any case...
What do you think? Recomendations Please!! I've got to have it here, mounted and sighted in by the 17th no matter what I get....
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Post by bounce on Oct 30, 2005 19:20:58 GMT -5
What on your .243? Ieave the 4x Redfield as is if it is good & sighted in. If the .243 has one you like I would use it most definately!!
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Post by klsm54 on Oct 30, 2005 21:46:19 GMT -5
Well Bubba, first off, there are no stupid questions. How the heck is a guy gonna learn if he doesn't ask questions?....  ;D Secondly, I sort of agree with Bounce, but I know how it is when you got money burning a hole in your pocket. You didn't get that Roberts, so you gotta have something new for your trip...  ;D If I were looking for a $200.00 scope for a 30-06, I'd go for one of the following: Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40, ($199.99) Leupold Rifleman in either 2-7x33($179.99) or 3-9x40($199.99) (Note: the 2-7x33 will probably mount real nice in the same rings as the 4X that is on the rifle now. A scope with a 40mm or larger objective lens may require higher rings.) Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 ($199.99) All the prices came from Cabelas, other suppliers are close to the same, I'm sure. Any of those three will do the job just fine, and should give you many years of troublefree service. There are others, and I'm not knocking them. But for your $200.00 budget, these are the ones I would pick from.... ;D...Good Luck. |
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Post by calsibley on Oct 31, 2005 4:25:29 GMT -5
Hello Bubba,
A guy was telling me a short while ago that he gets most of his scopes at pawn shops and gun shows. He only uses Leupold and immediately sends them off to the plant for reconditioning. The lifetime guarantee apparently is valid regardless of who the present owner is. That sounds like quite a warranty to me. I would never have thought of this on my own. It seems like quite a way to keep a top notch scope. I don't know if anyone here does that or not. Is the time until your hunt a factor? Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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Post by sebastian on Oct 31, 2005 11:50:15 GMT -5
Cal, with high humidity etc over here in my area, most middle and low end scopes were Fogging. We also hunt at night (mostly), with spotlights etc. My naked eyes seemed look clearer than low end scopes, especially at night/full moon condition etc.
Using low middle/low end scopes also wouldn't allow me "to play" with the clicks. They will NOT hold zero well!. That's why i like high end scopes.
But i think you in the States have different conditions with us here...you know what to do with yours.
Btw, a little tip to see things clearer at night or in a moon light condition (with naked eyes)....hold your hand just as like to see via a binocular, make "circles or tubes" with your two hands/fingers- right infront of your eyes. Foila!...You will see things more clearer/focus now. I can see a boar clearer and farther with this methode.
Another one....(i'm sorry this is out of the topic actually)...To hear sound/everything more clearer/detail....place your hands open behind (or in the sides of) your ears. The fingers are tight to each other....such like making "a parabolic cup?" etc behind the ears. You have lot wider "parabolic" surface now. Then try to see which direction the sound from, turn your head and hands etc so you have more clearer/detailer sounds or voices. I can determine which one trees/leaves movements, or a boar, coming close to my treestand etc with this methode. I also know from what direction the sound/voice is, with this methode.
Did you know those tricks, too?.
My old "guides" (villagers) teached me that long time ago, and i found it's true.
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Post by calsibley on Nov 6, 2005 3:41:35 GMT -5
Hello Sebastian,
I imagine you have more problems with high humidity than we do. Some of your methods for coping with them are unique, especially forming the hands to the side of the ears in cupola fashion to pinpont your hearing. I've seen pictures of people who were hard of hearing using long handled horns that were more like directional devices. Whatever works I guess. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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Post by sebastian on Nov 6, 2005 12:49:58 GMT -5
I once bought a hearing device some years ago, forgot the name, but it's about one foot diameter disc/parabolic, with a handle behind etc, also the headphone...curious how it works. It work actually, (by moving the device around etc), BUT it's too bulky to bring in a hunt. The sounds also confusing...to many sounds, can not focus......A bit same with electronic ear muffs etc....not so good, ime.
I talk about "the most efficient" methode though....doesn't need special tool/device etc. God blessed us a lot of things....Hands are the one. I have a good hearing and sharp eyes, for sure, BUT with those methode above, they gain/benefit much....The hands to the side of the ears is gain about twice/200 percents (even more). "Circles" infront of the eyes is about 20% or more.
Just my humble experience, though. Those methode helped much when i hunt with tree stand, and/or when stalking.....Not a benefit when hunting with a jeep, btw.
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