Varmint Optics

Blackrock · 07-19-2008, 12:37 PM

I want to upgrade the Optics on my varmint rifles. I am currently using Bushnell 3x9's but want to get up into the 10 or 12 power range. Anybody got a favorite that's under $500.00.

I found that Prarie Dogs beyond 250 yards get real tiny at 9 power.

Onesonek · 07-19-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackrock

I want to upgrade the Optics on my varmint rifles. I am currently using Bushnell 3x9's but want to get up into the 10 or 12 power range. Anybody got a favorite that's under $500.00.

I found that Prarie Dogs beyond 250 yards get real tiny at 9 power.

I haven't talked with anybody that have tried these yet, but I'm liking the way they are set up. I may just have to get one and try it myself,,,Konus M30 series
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lefty o · 07-19-2008, 10:08 PM

look at something that gets up to about 20X. for an okay scope thats not overly expensive look into meuller. they are not the quality of most more expensive scopes, but they are a good value.

kycowboy · 07-20-2008, 12:27 AM

Hullo! I know a fellow that has a varmint rig, he takes his coyote hunting seriously. He just switched to a Nikon Monarch. It may be more like $600-$700, but they are really good scopes. I work at a gunrange, and the Nikons are super clear. They're supposed to be 100% fogproof/waterproof. Personally, I think they're better than the higher-priced Leupolds. The opinion of me,
Cowboy

samuel · 07-21-2008, 08:30 AM

If you are going to be hunting in decent light all of the time then the scopes between 16x and 24x max will serve you well.I wouldn't reccomend over thay because the higher the power the less field of view,meaning it's harder to get on target.In low light situations,lower power works best.Basically the lower priced scopes work ok but tend to have vision problems at shorter ranges than more expensive scopes and sometimes don't hold up to rough use as well. sam.

Blackrock · 07-22-2008, 12:46 AM

Thanks for the tips. I am looking at Leupold and Cabelas Alaskan Guide scopes right now. Want to keep the power range around 12X max for field of view. Finding Pdogs at 300+ yards even with a 9X I need a spotter with good glasses to help me find that rascal.

gasgas · 07-22-2008, 10:54 AM

I put A Nikon Monarch on my Tikka t3 hunter and love it.Check SWFA website they also sell refurbished nikon scopes.4-12x40 for 299.00. I bought one and it looks and works great.

rdale501 · 07-23-2008, 04:51 PM

Last year I bought a CZ chambered in .204 Ruger. I usually use either Burris or Leupold scopes. I didn't want to shell out another 500-700 bucks at the time, so I ordered from Cabelas a Tasco World Class 4-16. It was just going to be temp. so I could at least get out and shoot this new gun. I think I paid 180.00 for the scope. I have been impressed and it has found a home on that gun. If I do my part, I can make a clover leafed hole with 5 shots a 100 yds. I don't think the more expensive scopes would improve on this and the clearity of this one is great. I don't know how it would hold up to more recoil, the .204 is very mild in that department. All in all it is a good combination.

07-19-2008, 12:37 PM	#1
Blackrock Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE Arizona's Gila Valley Posts: 391	Varmint Optics I want to upgrade the Optics on my varmint rifles. I am currently using Bushnell 3x9's but want to get up into the 10 or 12 power range. Anybody got a favorite that's under $500.00. I found that Prarie Dogs beyond 250 yards get real tiny at 9 power. __________________ "I only use my gun whenever kindness fails" Forbidden fruits create many jams

07-22-2008, 12:46 AM	#6
Blackrock Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE Arizona's Gila Valley Posts: 391	Thanks for the tips. I am looking at Leupold and Cabelas Alaskan Guide scopes right now. Want to keep the power range around 12X max for field of view. Finding Pdogs at 300+ yards even with a 9X I need a spotter with good glasses to help me find that rascal. __________________ "I only use my gun whenever kindness fails" Forbidden fruits create many jams

07-19-2008, 10:08 PM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,112	look at something that gets up to about 20X. for an okay scope thats not overly expensive look into meuller. they are not the quality of most more expensive scopes, but they are a good value.

07-20-2008, 12:27 AM	#4
kycowboy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 37	Hullo! I know a fellow that has a varmint rig, he takes his coyote hunting seriously. He just switched to a Nikon Monarch. It may be more like $600-$700, but they are really good scopes. I work at a gunrange, and the Nikons are super clear. They're supposed to be 100% fogproof/waterproof. Personally, I think they're better than the higher-priced Leupolds. The opinion of me, Cowboy

07-21-2008, 08:30 AM	#5
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,247	If you are going to be hunting in decent light all of the time then the scopes between 16x and 24x max will serve you well.I wouldn't reccomend over thay because the higher the power the less field of view,meaning it's harder to get on target.In low light situations,lower power works best.Basically the lower priced scopes work ok but tend to have vision problems at shorter ranges than more expensive scopes and sometimes don't hold up to rough use as well. sam.

07-22-2008, 10:54 AM	#7
gasgas Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	I put A Nikon Monarch on my Tikka t3 hunter and love it.Check SWFA website they also sell refurbished nikon scopes.4-12x40 for 299.00. I bought one and it looks and works great.

07-23-2008, 04:51 PM	#8
rdale501 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 420	Last year I bought a CZ chambered in .204 Ruger. I usually use either Burris or Leupold scopes. I didn't want to shell out another 500-700 bucks at the time, so I ordered from Cabelas a Tasco World Class 4-16. It was just going to be temp. so I could at least get out and shoot this new gun. I think I paid 180.00 for the scope. I have been impressed and it has found a home on that gun. If I do my part, I can make a clover leafed hole with 5 shots a 100 yds. I don't think the more expensive scopes would improve on this and the clearity of this one is great. I don't know how it would hold up to more recoil, the .204 is very mild in that department. All in all it is a good combination.