Author Topic: Need some help (Read 465 times)

jathames · « **on:** November 09, 2003, 03:09:59 PM »

I have a Steyr SBS Prohunter 7mm-08.. I am looking to put a good scope on it without breaking the bank. I have been looking at the following... 3.5x10x44 Zeiss Conquest, 2.5x10x50 Bushnell elite 4200, or the Nikon Monarch 3x9x50.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks

Jeff

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2003, 04:50:41 PM »

Why in the world do you want such huge objectives? A normal 40MM or so objective is all you'll ever need on a quality scope for hunting during legal hunting hours in most of the US. I'd go with the Bushell Elite 4200 but not the 50mm objective one.

GB

Dave in WV · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2003, 03:55:38 AM »

To expand on what Graybeard posted, a smaller objective lens size will allow you to mount the scope lower. You want your scope mounted with a height that you have good cheek contact with the stock comb and when you bring the rifle up to shoot you are looking through the scope properly without haveing to adjust your head to get on the scope. If you buy good optics you'll be surprised how bright they are. Remember, after your scope gathers a certain amount of light your pupil will start to close up to compensate.

bigdaddytacp · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2003, 06:39:44 AM »

Quote from: jathames

I have a Steyr SBS Prohunter 7mm-08.. I am looking to put a good scope on it without breaking the bank. I have been looking at the following... 3.5x10x44 Zeiss Conquest, 2.5x10x50 Bushnell elite 4200, or the Nikon Monarch 3x9x50.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks

Jeff

........I agree with the others on the 50mm scopes ....pass on them unless you hunt at night or for varmint guns......all the scopes have good reputations but the only one I have had personal experience with is the Zeiss conquest......and only for 6mts or so ......I'm a Leupold fan and have had a couple dozen of them with few complaints and so far the Zeiss is working well and clear-solid performance........long term results will have to wait a few years.......I use/own a few Nikon professional cameras and lens and they are great......scopes? still prefer Leupold.......HTH..good luck and good shooting...with clear dependable glass in good solid mounts!!!!

longwinters · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2003, 11:51:22 AM »

I have Bushnell, Nikon and the Zeiss Conquest. I would take the Zeiss hands down. My Zeiss is on a Sako 7mm with a 24" barrel. I am guessing your rifle is 22"? If so I think a Conquest in the 3x9x40 would be a good way to go. Do you need the 44 optic? Probably not as the optics are excellent. But if you want the 3.5 x 10 then you have no choice. I have never had a problem going with the higher mounts, but then all my rifles have the raised cheek piece. They would not work well with the standard/classic stock styles.

long