Optic for my 6x45

KAG

KAG

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I have it narrowed down to a couple different ones. Just looking for input. Mounting it with a PEPR.

1. Burris Fullfield II Scope 4.5-14x42mm $232.00
2. Nikon Coyote 4.5-14x40 BRUSH Camo $219.00
3. Nikon New Buckmaster 4.5-14X40 Sf $242.00
4. Millett Buck Gold Series 4-16x56 30 mm $278.00
5. Pentax 3-15x50mm 5X Game Seeker $199.00

Of these I own a Burris FF2, Nikon BM, and Millet BG. I like each of the 3 I own already and each does its job. I do not own a Coyote special, I read that either you love it or hate it. I have higher end Pentax binos and love them. I am not going to spend more than $300 and not less than $200. I also have a Leupold VX3, not real impressed with so I don't want another one.
 
Leaning toward a Coyote special, been wanting to try one for a while now.
 
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I also wanted to try a coyote special. It's one of the cheapest of your options and should work out plenty good for coyote hunting. I'm sure the people who don't like it are partly talking about not being able to get tiny groups like they might with a duplex but "minute of coyote" is good enough for me for hunting purposes. That's my vote.
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KAG,
My 6x45 will have a Nikon buckmaster SF 6-18x40 mildot off my R15 when it arrives.
This is the one midwayusa had for $299 on sale, I see its up to $309 now. I dont like the BDCs at all.
From midwayusa I got a BSA tactical SF 6-24x44 30mm tube 4 months back for $150 and so far its been excellent on my FP10 .223, like the other BSA varmint scopes I have. Tracks perfectly, very nice optics. Still on sale there.

Look at the Viper Vortex on sale at midway for $279, (target dot though) they have a lifetime warrantee and stand behind their scopes.
I won't own another scope unless its a SF either, never go back to twisting my objective!

Of the ones you listed I'd go with #3 or #4 though.
 
Hard to beat the Buckmaster 4.5-14X40. I have one on my 6X45 and a couple on my 243 WSSM's, but they are Buckmaster 4.5-14X40 Mil-Dots.
 
You are right its hard to beat the Nikons. I have a 4.5x14x40 Mil dot SF Buckmaster on my 243wssm AR and it been rock solid.
 
kag,

Curious about the prices you showed. Very good prices on them. Any particular place you found these scopes for thoses prices?
 
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Originally Posted By: DGWkag,

Curious about the prices you showed. Very good prices on them. Any particular place you found these scopes for thoses prices?


1. Burris Fullfield II Scope 4.5-14x42mm $232.00
Ebay
2. Nikon Coyote 4.5-14x40 BRUSH Camo $219.00
SWFA
3. Nikon New Buckmaster 4.5-14X40 Sf $219.00
Pine Mountain Archery
4. Millett Buck Gold Series 4-16x56 30 mm $278.00
Optic Planet
5. Pentax 3-15x50mm 5X Game Seeker $149.00 (Not Considering)
Ebay

I am fairly sure the Nikon Buckmaster is the way to go for me. Just a great price on it and as I have one already its very sturdy and clear. The Millett scopes I also like with the 30mm tube. I find more and more I am going to the 30mm tubes. I own a couple of the Millet buck gold scopes and I like the ones I have.
 
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I ended up buying a Millet.....I have 2 others and the deciding factor was they are such good low light optics which comes in so handy during the wintery over cast hunting months. Plus the most important factor....I like them. The only real complaint about them I have is you need the sunshade in bright daylight. They come with flip up lens caps, sunshade, and a no hassle warranty.
 
Originally Posted By: MPFDWhy are all the choices 4 power or better?

Well for me....4X and better is what I like. If I am hunting dense woods and such I use either a shotgun or my Red Dot sight on my standard DPMS M4 16" carbine upper I have. Most of my scopes stay on 6X except when looking to get better target acquisition / long shots. I do have a couple of fixed 10X scopes on dedicated long range rifles I use periodically.
 
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