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Hi all
I am in the process of sorting out a new hunting rig. It will be either a 7mm-08 or a 6.5x55swede
I am looking to get a Nikon vari power scope from the riflescopestore.com.
I am after input on whether to go for a 3-9x40 or a 4-12x40??
I have used a 3-9 on my 7.62x39 but wondered if having a higher magnification scope might help to make the most of the larger calibre.
thoughts chaps???
cheers
Tracy
x14 and look at Loupold glass also and go the sweede and AI the shitballs out of it
Jase
Do you hunt much bush? 3 could be good for that though I'd go with the 4-12 my self. 4 is still ok in most cases in the bush.
What do you intend to do with it?
Hey Gimp :) bit of everything... which is why I do like the swede cause you can load it light or load it heavy :)
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Originally Posted by gimp
If you hunt the Kaimais then no scope at all. :D seriously though 3x max for tight bush, 4x for more open stuff
2x is great in bush, 3 is good, 4 is ok.
12 top end is plenty for any range you should be shooting deer at.
Good glass is better than high magnification.
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If its vari power what dose it matter get as high mag as poss for ridge to ridge shots,when stalking in bush wind the mag down
im in the habbit of winding down to 4 as soon as im in the bush.
Im in the habit of always being on 4x or less! Always have time to wind mag up never have time to wind mag down!
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each to there own on that but I wouldn't buy a lower power scope then struggle to see a animal in certain light at 300yds just me though,my 4.5.x14x40 can do anything from helping me shoot deer from 30yds in the bush to over 320yds on another face so I think go the higher vari magnification and like you say and has been told to me aswell is buy good glass.
what you say makes sense neckshot :) and yes decent glass. Ok so If I go for the higher mag (which I was thinking to do)
theriflescopestore have good prices on:
Nikon
Redfield
Sightron
choice??
I was looking at the Nikon as I have read they are good value for money and have good light transmission
I have no experience with those scope brands,but if you had to choose one of those three id got the Redfeild because there parent company is Loupold or something like that.you could ask the Mods to let you run a poll on those three brands.
Jase
Dont do this. Pick one load and stay with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Proneshooter
Nikon is nice glass for the $$ but not light if your worried about that.
Sightron make nice stuff as well.
Redfeild? Never had one as thought they are Leopolds that they don't want to tarnish there name with
really? how do I do that?? run a poll I mean
Nikon make really good scopes for the money, sightron you need to get the siii, the others are lower quality glass, the redfield is not in the same class asthe other two. I am biased toward the Nikon Monarch but the sightron siii is a very good scope too, pricier though!
The 2-7 and 3-9 Nikons are as light as virtually anything else, and their optics are pretty damn good even in the cheaper models.
The weight def goes up in the 4-16s, etc
I have a variety of them I got from Natchez, mainly as "refurbs" and none had even a blemish on them nor any faults
thanks guys, I also like the high light transmission (98%) even in the Prostaff range:
Nikon 6729, ProStaff Riflescope, 4-12x40mm, Matte Finish, BDC Reticle
looks like its the Nikon :)
Appreciate the viewpoints and input guys, thanks
Get the monarch, they are worth the little bit extra, especially if you want to dial them.
Y not ???Quote:
Originally Posted by Proudkiwi
To me the great strength of rifles like the 6.5 and 243 is their flexibility ...
I run everything from smoking fast 55 grains to 105 grains in my Tikka 243 ...
I'm sure you've got your reasons and I'd be keen to hear them ...
In your example there is absolutley nothing a 55gr bullet can do that a 105 wouldnt do better.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi39
Multiple loads/projectiles etc are a recipe for mistakes. On top of that you have multiple zeros and drop charts. Unless of course you are running several scopes?
Its all just a bit.....unnecessary.
After too many cock ups (one is too many) I have been running two loads for a long time, in my case a long and short range load/projectile.
If you never shoot past 350y there is probably no point unless you would like to run reduced loads for your young offspring, the wife etc.
I can understand the reduced load thing to a degree but in my 'personal' opinion, a can or brake/earmuffs is a far better option than a reduced load for the kids or wife.
As for the long/short range load, thats a valid(ish) reason I guess. But to be honest, if I thought a shot on an animal was marginal due to the projectile I was running I wouldnt take the shot. Or I would be as careful as possible about placement.
Again, personal opinion only. I like to keep things as simple as possible. Leads to fewer mistakes :)
+1 Wise words.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
7mm/08 or 6.5x55 are both excellent deer rounds with not much between them. Recoil a little less on the Swede.
A lot to be said for that:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Proudkiwi
But if you want to stretch the range and also bust a stag in the shoulder at 20y out of anything 08 case capacity its the sensible option.
I will grudgingly concede the 6.5 and 7mm heavy for caliber frangible projectiles do seem to behave better up close than 30 (because most standard twist of the shelf rifles dont have enough twist to run the heavy for cal 208-230gr)
Yeah, fair call. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
While were being in an open/honest mood I actually just ordered a .30cal barrel. Honestly something I never thought I would ever say :)
You can take your balls out of the wife's purse and put them back in your pants now;):D:D:D:D
Ive been married so long I forget what they look like. Besides, even if I did remember I'd never find them in the fucking rubish tip she calls her handbag :)Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Proneshooter,
I think you'd be making a mistake getting the higher powered scope of the two magnifications you mention. 3x is excellent in the bush and 9x is plenty for long range shots with either of those two calibres you are looking at. If you can't see a deer with a 9x scope then you need to have your eyesight checked. Your exit pupil is limited to about 7mm max at dusk so any scope power higher than 6x on say a 3-9x42 is just going to darken the image more.
A 3-9x40/42 scope is more compact and lighter than a comparable quality scope in 4-12x42 and generally makes for a better balanced rifle.
A 2-12x42 or 1.7-10x42 or 2.5-10x42 is a nice compromise but they run kind of expensive.
I'd go 3x10 maybe 4x12 tops
I'd look at Monarch or Weaver Grandslam from Natchez.
If you are shooting a bit of everything then I would look at a Leupold VX-3 4.5-14x40 ... that will give you all sorts of options.