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06-10-2014, 03:28 PM
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Scope recommendations
Hey guys,
Anyone have any recommendations for a scope on a .30-06?
Looking at the vortex diamondback 3x9 right now, looking for a good scope under $250
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06-10-2014, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by captain_k
Hey guys,
Anyone have any recommendations for a scope on a .30-06?
Looking at the vortex diamondback 3x9 right now, looking for a good scope under $250
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Take a look at the Nikon prostaff ii.
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06-10-2014, 04:59 PM
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Just got a Redfield for a 308 for about that.Happy with it.
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06-10-2014, 05:20 PM
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You can't beat the Vortex warranty, that's what I would buy.
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06-10-2014, 06:21 PM
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I would look at a prostaff before a diamond back.
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06-10-2014, 06:25 PM
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Look at the Leupold rifleman or Leupold VX1.... I had a VX1 on an older 30.06
For years and it was bullet proof. They are about $250 to $300... Wholesale has sales on optics all the time... Like 10-15% off.
Good luck
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06-10-2014, 06:38 PM
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Nikon prostaff
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06-10-2014, 08:23 PM
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I'd go with a vortex or the buck master from Nikon.
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06-10-2014, 08:29 PM
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While I am unclear of the specific price point of this scope, I would be interested in at least taking a look through a Leupold VX-II if in your position. There are several models I fancy including a smaller/lower profile VX-II that I would look into, dependant upon the specific 30-06 it would be paired with and the Hunts I intended to employ this rig on.
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06-10-2014, 09:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by captain_k
Hey guys,
Anyone have any recommendations for a scope on a .30-06?
Looking at the vortex diamondback 3x9 right now, looking for a good scope under $250
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I'd recommend that you don't buy the cheapest scope....personally I'd buy an older used Leupold before dropping coin on a warranty.
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06-10-2014, 09:10 PM
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Pleasantly impressed with new leupold mark 4 ert 8.5-25 x 30
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06-10-2014, 09:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fordtruckin
I'd go with a vortex or the buck master from Nikon.
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They don't make buckmasters anymore. Likely a problem with those off shore parts.
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06-10-2014, 09:34 PM
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I'm not sure what they are called now but I have 3 Bushnell elite 3200's. they sit on 25.06, 270 and 30.06. Have been dandy on all 3 comfortable to shoot in that 100-400 yard territory. I'm under 6 feet tall so eye relief is not a problem. At time of purchase they were around the $250 mark.
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06-10-2014, 09:38 PM
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Vortex is great for the $$$. The zoom knob will be stiff. Get a scope in the 3-12 zoom range and 12 is nice off the bench for seeing holes in the paper.
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06-10-2014, 09:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by captain_k
Hey guys,
Anyone have any recommendations for a scope on a .30-06?
Looking at the vortex diamondback 3x9 right now, looking for a good scope under $250
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You've found your scope, I've got the 3.5-10x50 Diamondback and have been very pleased with it. When I was shopping for it, I took it outside at Calgary WSS along with a Leupold VX2 - couldn't tell one from the other, except when I saw the price tags. It was near dusk at the time - I believe my eyes were the limiting factor, not the scopes.
Mine sits on a 7mm RM, so no worries on the Diamondback being sensitive to recoil, because it isn't.
Best of luck.
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06-10-2014, 10:43 PM
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Thanks for the help guys
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06-11-2014, 02:05 AM
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My burris Fullfield ii 3x9 have been bombproof and I think I didn't pay more than 240$ for it. It is on a .308. I have some Vortex Bino and the warranty is good they do repair or replace without question but the best warranty is the one I don't have to use.
I do like my leopold scopes but you will have problems finding one at the 250$ price point.
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06-11-2014, 07:13 AM
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Not as common as the Nikon vortex leupold scopes but the weaver classic line is good I prefer it my weaver v9 over the prostaff.hard to go wrong these days but vortex has less eye relief than most scopes in the same class.
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06-11-2014, 07:39 AM
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Bushnell 3200 and a Nikon
I have both and I'd give an edge to the Nikon.
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06-11-2014, 07:11 PM
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Nikon makes great optics.
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06-11-2014, 09:35 PM
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I had a nikon prostaff 3-9 on my 22 mag. The objective lens came loose. I sent it back to nikon and a month later they sent me a new scope. In the 200 dollar range I don't think you can go wrong with a nikon.
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06-11-2014, 11:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redneck Tommy
Not as common as the Nikon vortex leupold scopes but the weaver classic line is good I prefer it my weaver v9 over the prostaff.hard to go wrong these days but vortex has less eye relief than most scopes in the same class.
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Already voted for a Vortex or Buckmaster but I wouldn't be opposed to a Weaver K6 fixed 6power scope either. I have a 4x Weaver and its one of my favorite scopes!
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06-12-2014, 12:28 AM
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Redfield
I think the Redfield revolution scopes are the best budget scopes out - owned and built by Leupold. Life time warranty as well.
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06-12-2014, 08:03 AM
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Leuplod VX1
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06-14-2014, 09:02 AM
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Redfield
Quote:
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I think the Redfield revolution scopes are the best budget scopes out - owned and built by Leupold. Life time warranty as well.
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Agreed...
you can get a 4-12x40 redfield for right around $250-$300.
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08-27-2014, 11:35 AM
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Nikon Monarch and Leupold may be good choices.
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08-27-2014, 11:46 AM
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Cableas.ca has a VX2 on for 299.00 Regular 399
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08-29-2014, 10:08 AM
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You will be happy with the Vortex for the money. It's no zeiss in my opinion, but they start at $600.00 I believe.
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08-31-2014, 07:55 AM
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Burris FFII. It started its life as my inline ML scope, now it sits on my 300 Win ABolt (with a 22-250 and 270 Win in between). Rock solid & economical.
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