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#66069 - 03/08/10 08:12 PM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: TCTex.]

muddydog
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I have the Leupold 4x on my contender. I like it.

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#66116 - 03/09/10 05:27 PM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: muddydog]

mikefrompa
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Go with the Leupold 4x.

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#66119 - 03/09/10 06:12 PM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: mikefrompa]

kingfisher
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Originally Posted By: mikefrompa

Go with the Leupold 4x.

Mike, some of your previous comments on the Leupold 4X are one of the main reasons that it will be topping my new T/C.460. Don't let me down!

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#66143 - 03/10/10 12:08 AM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: kingfisher]

down with 460
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Registered: 03/03/10
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Thanks guys, I to will be going with the Leupold 4X.
Thanks again for all answers

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#66168 - 03/10/10 12:20 PM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: down with 460]

GlennS
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I gave away both of my Burris scopes if that tells you how much I like them. I had some really BAD experiences with them that I'd prefer not to hash out now but I'll never own another product from them. Leupold has been good to me. Very good customer service IF you ever need it and the optics are great. I have several 4x in use now as well as one 2.5-8 on my FA 454. I've always used fixed power leupolds until this recent acquisition and I love it. Very good for late afternoons when you can drop the power down and very convenient to turn it up when the light is good to really see the target well. I will buy more of these variables as time goes on....

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#66171 - 03/10/10 12:23 PM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: GlennS]

down with 460
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I have found a few places that sell them, but anyone have any good ideas for the best price?? I have seen many in the $349.00 range.
Thanks again.

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#66191 - 03/10/10 05:45 PM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: down with 460]

SChunter
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$349 is the going price for the new ones, but you can find both the new model (FX-II) and older (M8) 4X's available used if you have the patience. Used, the older models will run $150-200, and the FX models in the mid-200's. For $50 extra, Cabelas has the VX-III variable on sale for $399 - heck of a scope and great deal. And I have one on my .460!

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#66286 - 03/12/10 09:31 AM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: SChunter]

down with 460
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Thank you SChunter. I will give them a call. Also for out to about 200 yards 2X or 4X, hunting Deer, Elk, etc. Should I use three rings, or will two hold this baby on?
Thanks again.

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#66291 - 03/12/10 11:19 AM

Re: Best Scope for Hunting [Re: down with 460]

SChunter
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I would opt for the higher power, given your range requirements and the cartridge. Out past 100, those extra X's sure are nice, especially on deer sized game.

As far as rings go, opt for 3 - I didn't use rosin or labels inside the rings on mine, and 2 big, wide strong rings wouldn't hold it on my revolver. I had to remount the scope after some frustration. Play it safe and use 3...

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