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Offline the_spotdoctor

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Need some input.
« on: January 27, 2013, 03:56:18 PM »
I would like to ask some opinions. What is the best fixed 4x scope for the money? I have a Leopold vx 1 3x9x40 I am going to sell and see what Is out there. Thanks.

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Re: Need some input.
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2013, 11:08:09 PM »
Leupold makes fixed power rifle scopes in 4x. But honestly there are not as big a choice in fixed power as in variable power scopes.
Why do you want to change from the variable ? As a option, you could just set your 3-9 on 4x and save your money.

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Re: Need some input.
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2013, 01:17:31 AM »
dont even know if there is another quality 4x scope other then a leupold right now.
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Re: Need some input.
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2013, 01:54:21 AM »
I believe Zeiss has a 4x conquest and most of the European optics mfg. still offer them. IOR is probably the most reasonably priced. But none are as cheep as most 3-9 scopes of the same brand.  :o it's just a item that's not in great demand I guess.

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Re: Need some input.
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2013, 02:08:42 AM »
Just don't use the power past 4x. I do know fixed power scopes are usually better quality as far as the glass goes. Does not have all the other parts that variables do. Thanks.

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Re: Need some input.
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2013, 05:39:37 AM »
Leupold and Weaver both make a 4x scope. The Leupold cost twice as much as the Weaver but I'd buy the Leupold. The Weaver only has 3.25" of eye relief.
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Re: Need some input.
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2013, 07:47:28 AM »
Keep looking until you find a Zeiss Conquest 4x32. There are also others, perhaps 10 years old, made by Zeiss, Meopta, Svarovski, Schmidt and Bender.
The Leupolds in the highest price/quality bracket are not bad.

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Re: Need some input.
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2013, 07:49:17 AM »
IOR is probably the most reasonably priced.
And probably better than the equally priced Leupolds. I looked through a 4x32 IOR and it was fantastic.