Scope Q's...

jwp

jwp

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Lets say somebody (maybe me) is picking up a Stevens in .223. What scope would you fellas recommend i mount on it? I ask because i know this gun is pretty popular around here...just kinda curious as to what you guys like matched with this gun..
 
What is your intended purpose for this rifle? I only ask as there are different scopes for different jobs. Calling rifle, long range varmint rig, or just to punch paper?
 
Just a plain ol' calling rifle. I would think any 3-9x40 would do. I am kinda thinking about a bushnell trophy (in that mag)....Good idea, bad idea? (this a budget build...obviously)
 
I have Bushnell Sportsman's in 3X9X40 and 4X12X40 AO on Handi rifle .223's, Bushnell Banner 3X9X40's on a Stevens .223 and .243 and a Banner 4X12X40 AO on a Vanguard .223.

I also have several other of those model lines on other rifles. No complaints with any of them.
 
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Just a plain ol' calling rifle. I would think any 3-9x40 would do. I am kinda thinking about a bushnell trophy (in that mag)....Good idea, bad idea? (this a budget build...obviously)



I have fixed 4x and 6x scopes on my calling rifles. You're not shooting long range when calling.
 
A leupold 2-7x33 is a great calling scope.
It gives a larger field of view than a 3-9x40, and is lighter & more compact. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
3-9 is very popular for a reason. They do it all. it may not be perfect in all situations but it will be adequate for anything you want to do. Plus, in a budget build, they offer the best value simply because they are the ones that are out there in the greatest numbers. I really like the 2-7 in compact sizes also but I feel 3-9 is more versitile.
 
I have used several of the Cabela's Pine Ridge scopes and they are good and in the budget price range. If you want to spend a little more money you can get a Nikon buckmaster 3 to 9 for around 200 and I think they are a good value.
 
I like the nikon prostaff 3X9 for about a hundred& a half,have one on my go to calling rifle, abolt 243wssm works well at nite with and with out lite.(x is nice for sighting in,at least with my old eyes
 
JWP..for a "budget" scope..go get a nikon prostaff in 2x7x32..nikon market's them as a shotgun scope that's because the parallax is set @ 75 yard's..who care's that's about where called coyote's show up anyway..they run around $130 buck's..despite what the internet jockey's say..buying a 3x9 or 4x12 in that price range is a waste of money..another nice calling scope would be a nikon buckmaster in a fixed 4-power..run's about $160..anything above those choice's save up & get a leupold VXII..JMO..
 
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..despite what the internet jockey's say..



/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif It's best when they recomend products they haven't used.
 
Brad..your right all ya gotta do is pick up a hunting magazine..they tell ya..heaven forbid if anyone listen's to somebody with actual field experiance /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif
 
You might check your local walmarts. Around here they are clearing out the luepold riflemen 2x7 at $139. Not a great scope by leupold standards, but would give you a leupold at a prostaff price.
Just a thought.
 
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I like the nikon prostaff 3X9 for about a hundred& a half,have one on my go to calling rifle, abolt 243wssm works well at nite with and with out lite.(x is nice for sighting in,at least with my old eyes



there's some decent deals on factory refurbised Prostaffs. I bought a couple of the refurbished 3x9x40 BDC reticle scopes from Natchez for $110.00 ea.

the BDC reticle does'nt seem as bad on the lower powered Prostaff's as it does on my 6X18 Buckmaster.
 


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