11-16-2007, 11:41 PM
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| Registered User |  What scope for my Savage 10 FP .223 Just got a Savage 10fp in .223 and I'm having a hard time deciding what scope (Brand and Power) to put on it. The rifle will be used for varmint hunting mostly. I would like a variable power with Side Focus. If anyone has any advice I'm willing to listen. Thanks. |
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11-17-2007, 01:39 AM
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| Senior Member | Congrats on the Savage 10FP. I have the cheaper version in a Stevens .223 that I have with an AO scope on it. The Savage/Stevens .223 rifles are very very accurate. I wanted a SF scope but they seemed to all be more expensive. My cheapy Simmons AO is so accurate on this rifle that I won't ever change the scope. It's a consistant 1/2" at 100yds w/55gr econo ammo. I had looked at Mueller SF scopes but decided to be happy with what I had already. The only drawback to AO is the arm reach is further to adjust the objective. |
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11-17-2007, 02:17 AM
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| Super Moderator   | Something in 4x-12x with a 50mm lens and AO would be a good choice . plenty of light gathering without being too large and variable Power for close to long shots on a .223 would be my recommendation, and not knowing your budget, I can't recommend a brand. I like Redfield, Weaver, Leupold, Nikon, and some Tasco's Brand scopes. There are lots to choose from. Rich
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11-17-2007, 04:53 AM
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| Senior Member  | Scopes with a lot of power are great for targets and even varmints in good weather but for all around coyote hunting I'll back MM,s sugestion of a 4x12 or such.You see yotes mostly early or late in the day and you need light gathering capability,plus it is just too hard to get on target and stay on with a high power and adjustments are more sensitive. |
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11-17-2007, 06:16 PM
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| spiritual counselor   Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca
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Trader Rating: (0) | i was going to get a 6.5x20x40 leupold but when i looked through one it didnt look as astounding as i had imagined. yes i took it outside and gave it a good long look at various distances. i wasnt THAT impressed. for $600 i dont know what i expected but ..............
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11-18-2007, 04:21 AM
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| Senior Member  | Hey Guys, i,ve had a 6.5-20 x 50 leupy for about 15 years and am so happy with it. Even after it had a misshap and got dent back to the factory for repair for free...... I wont be changing |
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11-20-2007, 07:48 AM
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| spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca
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Trader Rating: (0) | Quote:
they are not for me is all. i wanted more magnification anyhow and wasnt willing to pony up that kind of cash. i have a feeling that the money to quality curve slows down a lot once you start to approach about the $500 or $600 mark. and the next step up doubles the price tag. any thoughts?
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