HELP !!! What Scope to buy ? - Page 2

SilverRun · 07-10-2007, 10:10 PM

Well now that we have AH's scope problem solve, I would like to pose this question - what scope would you guys mount on a DPMS AR-10 (.308) with an 18" bull barrel? I also have a $300 buget. About broke after buying the dang rifle!

billy · 07-10-2007, 11:04 PM

Leupold VX-1 Scope 4-12x 40mm Duplex Reticle $280

ArkansasHunter · 07-11-2007, 10:16 AM

SilverRun PLEASE check out the site I bought my scope at, they sell all brands of scopes. I'm sure you'll find one you'll like at an excellent price and they ship them the day you order...A.H
Go back to one of my posts for web address.

SilverRun · 07-11-2007, 01:13 PM

I looked at their web site to help decide which I wanted. They do have good prices, but I have my C&R so I get dealer pricing at Midwayusa.com and Grafs.com. It is hard for SWFA to compete with that. Thanks for mentioning them - they do have a fine website.

I just ordered this scope 3-10×44 Tac II*•*Mueller Optics from grafs.com. It has gotten several good reviews for people that should know. I hate buying something I am not familiar with though. I guess I will see if I got burned or not. I will let you guys know.

ArkansasHunter · 07-11-2007, 04:14 PM

SilverRun that looks like the perfect scope for your application congrats !!!
Now lets find out what Brand ammo we need...A.H

billy · 07-11-2007, 10:38 PM

ive heard good things from target shooters about mueller.
keep us posted ok?

nzhunter · 07-23-2007, 05:56 PM

Gday guys, I'm looking for a scope to put on my BSA 7X57 to replace the 8X40 Leupold that I have. I'de like a bit further range on my optics for night shooting if possible. I a currently tossing up between

Mueller Tac II 3.5-10X44 scope for $269.99
and
Leupold 4.5-14X40 LR scope (has the 30mm tube) at $569.99

At the mo I'm partial to the Mueller cos of the $3 hund price diff . I'm sure the Leupold is superior optics but just seems like a lot to pay for a margin of improvement.

Any suggestions?

holmzee · 07-29-2007, 10:34 PM

Just bought a Nikon lifetime warranty that is something to consider. I like the scope also

toolman · 07-29-2007, 10:55 PM

I'm partial to Weaver scopes as I've had excellent results with them for 20+ yrs of shooting. I've dropped them, had them rained on, and used them in temps ranging from 20 F. to 110 F. with no problems-ever. They are cheaper than Leupold and tough as an anvil. My favorite hunting scope of all time is the tried-and-true K-6. Burris and Nikon make a darned good scope as well. You can't go wrong with Leupold, Leica, Swarovski, Schmidt and Bender, or any other high-dollar scope, but you don't always need the extra bells and whistles.

accutip · 08-12-2007, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

I recently bought a new deer hunting rifle, which is a Ruger Hawkeye boltaction in 308 caliber.

I need to buy a scope for it. After searching I think I'm interested in.......
#1 a Burris 3X9 40mm
#2 Nikon 3X9 40mm
#3 Leopold 3X9 40mm

In So.Ark. where I live 3x9's were the norm, yet now I'm hearing buy...
4X12 50mm.

I'm open to your suggestion's and $ 300.00 is the max I can spend. A lot of you members live in states with more big game to hunt than we have here which are Deer and Hogs.
Thanks for your Help...A.H

try a ziess you wont go wrong

lefty o · 08-13-2007, 10:25 AM

you find a new zeiss for under 3 bills!

rocketmonty · 08-13-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

I recently bought a new deer hunting rifle, which is a Ruger Hawkeye boltaction in 308 caliber.

I need to buy a scope for it. After searching I think I'm interested in.......
#1 a Burris 3X9 40mm
#2 Nikon 3X9 40mm
#3 Leopold 3X9 40mm

In So.Ark. where I live 3x9's were the norm, yet now I'm hearing buy...
4X12 50mm.

I'm open to your suggestion's and $ 300.00 is the max I can spend. A lot of you members live in states with more big game to hunt than we have here which are Deer and Hogs.
Thanks for your Help...A.H

3.5 -10x 45mm works awesome ,have one left.

07-10-2007, 11:04 PM	#22
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,954 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	Leupold VX-1 Scope 4-12x 40mm Duplex Reticle $280 __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

07-11-2007, 10:38 PM	#26
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,954 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	ive heard good things from target shooters about mueller. keep us posted ok? __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

07-29-2007, 10:55 PM	#29
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,566 Blog Entries: 22	I'm partial to Weaver scopes as I've had excellent results with them for 20+ yrs of shooting. I've dropped them, had them rained on, and used them in temps ranging from 20 F. to 110 F. with no problems-ever. They are cheaper than Leupold and tough as an anvil. My favorite hunting scope of all time is the tried-and-true K-6. Burris and Nikon make a darned good scope as well. You can't go wrong with Leupold, Leica, Swarovski, Schmidt and Bender, or any other high-dollar scope, but you don't always need the extra bells and whistles. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

07-10-2007, 10:10 PM	#21
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Well now that we have AH's scope problem solve, I would like to pose this question - what scope would you guys mount on a DPMS AR-10 (.308) with an 18" bull barrel? I also have a $300 buget. About broke after buying the dang rifle!

07-11-2007, 10:16 AM	#23
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	SilverRun PLEASE check out the site I bought my scope at, they sell all brands of scopes. I'm sure you'll find one you'll like at an excellent price and they ship them the day you order...A.H Go back to one of my posts for web address.

07-11-2007, 01:13 PM	#24
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	I looked at their web site to help decide which I wanted. They do have good prices, but I have my C&R so I get dealer pricing at Midwayusa.com and Grafs.com. It is hard for SWFA to compete with that. Thanks for mentioning them - they do have a fine website. I just ordered this scope 3-10×44 Tac II•Mueller Optics from grafs.com. It has gotten several good reviews for people that should know. I hate buying something I am not familiar with though. I guess I will see if I got burned or not. I will let you guys know.

07-11-2007, 04:14 PM	#25
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	SilverRun that looks like the perfect scope for your application congrats !!! Now lets find out what Brand ammo we need...A.H

07-23-2007, 05:56 PM	#27
nzhunter Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11	Gday guys, I'm looking for a scope to put on my BSA 7X57 to replace the 8X40 Leupold that I have. I'de like a bit further range on my optics for night shooting if possible. I a currently tossing up between Mueller Tac II 3.5-10X44 scope for $269.99 and Leupold 4.5-14X40 LR scope (has the 30mm tube) at $569.99 At the mo I'm partial to the Mueller cos of the $3 hund price diff . I'm sure the Leupold is superior optics but just seems like a lot to pay for a margin of improvement. Any suggestions?

07-29-2007, 10:34 PM	#28
holmzee Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19	Just bought a Nikon lifetime warranty that is something to consider. I like the scope also

08-13-2007, 10:25 AM	#31
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,785	you find a new zeiss for under 3 bills!