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Offline sk330lc

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« on: May 01, 2005, 12:42:55 PM »
Hey everyone,  
Still in a dilemma, on deciding which scope for my 12" 44mag Encore.  I Would Like to hear, all the pros and cons of  the different scope brands. I know I would like a multi power scope. For shots out to about 100 yards.
something like a 2-6 Power.  Also where would be the best place, to get the best price?   Any help very much welcomed.
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2005, 01:03:01 PM »
I'd go with the Bushnell.  I've always been impressed with their scopes, especially the Trophy line.
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2005, 02:00:33 PM »
I cannot comment on the scopes you listed, no experience.  If you are using your 44 Mag to hunt deer in SE Ohio, I would suggest the following.  I have hunted deer in Muskingum county , and I would suggest an ULTRADOT scope. For the range you suggested, I donot think there is anything that would meet your requirements better, especially if you where glasses, especially bifocals. It has made a world of difference on my 44 Contender.  I hope you donot mind my suggestion, I am sure your choices are good ones, but I thought another option may help.
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2005, 03:07:52 PM »
Luredaddy,

  I've kicked around the Idea of a Ultradot or red dot type scope. thanks for bringing them up.

 The only red dot I've ever used was on a crossbow. I kinda had mixed feelings about it. Do they hold up well to the recoil ?  I don't where glasses yet , But must say I'm starting to think I need them.  :lol:  I see Bushnell and some others are making Red dots with multi- recticles, Like cross hairs and such. Has anyone used one of these?
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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2005, 03:14:05 PM »
I have three Contender pistol barrels (22 Mag, 357 Max, 44 Mag).  They are all are scoped with a Nikon 2X.  It's all I need out to 100 yds.

BTW, the only scope I've ever had fail was a Burris 2-7X on the 44 barrel.
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2005, 03:56:52 PM »
4x ---Leupold, Weaver, (or a T/C ifyou can find one.) :-) pg
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« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2005, 12:18:16 AM »
I use a Bushnell Holosite on my 14" .44 mag. and love it.  I've had it for about 8 years w/ no problem.  Also have one on a 7-30 bbl. - same result. The nice thing is target aquisition is easy no matter how you end up resting the gun - no eye relief problems.  By the way, I hunt in Coshocton county.
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« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2005, 01:04:43 AM »
sk330lc, E-mail me if you are interested in a handgun scope. I have a Leupold 4X EER and a Weaver 2X8X28mm.  Surfish7@aol.com

But if you decide on a red-dot get an Ultra Dot. I have one on my BFR in 500MAG and have well over 1000 rounds of full loads through it.  Hold up great under heavy recoil.  :D
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« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2005, 05:00:42 PM »
it was a hard discision for me to make but i tock the tc,
i have the bushnell trophy an love it an then some seen the buris an heard good things about it but
the tc
it has that turn on lit cross hairs i think that is very very nice in low light conditions here in my were i hunt thers alot of thicket an you get a over cast day an its very dim in ther thats why i think it would be nice to have the tc

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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2005, 11:33:48 AM »
you guys are going to laugh at this but I like the swift scopes now I know you are thinking cheep scopes but if any of you have looked through a swift scope you would say wow I cant tell the dif from them and a lep-bur-or any other high priced scope I have had a 2x on my contender 7-30 waters for 9 years no trouble yet and for 99$ compared to 300$  :D
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« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2005, 12:28:37 PM »
Quote from: lisa1lacy2
you guys are going to laugh at this but I like the swift scopes now I know you are thinking cheep scopes but if any of you have looked through a swift scope you would say wow I cant tell the dif from them and a lep-bur-or any other high priced scope I have had a 2x on my contender 7-30 waters for 9 years no trouble yet and for 99$ compared to 300$  :D


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« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2005, 01:24:14 PM »
Hey everyone ,
I guess I didn't realize there were so many different Manufactures of Pistol scopes. Shows what I know!  You've all got me thinking Real hard Now ..   What Is the eye relief Like on the Nikon And Weaver scopes ? Also has anyone dealt with the Optic zone? I saw there add at the top of one of these pages.
 
Thanks for all your help so far.
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« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2005, 06:38:17 AM »
I have a Leupold in 2x and 4x I am short 5'6
I could not get the 4x out far enough for the eye relief
thw 2x works fine.
Had on Contender and aslo xp100 Both eye relief the same for 4x
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2005, 02:06:49 PM »
I have a Bushnell Trophy 2-6x32
It has seen duty on my 7.5" .44 SBH, Very Stout loads :shock:
And duty on my 14" T/C 7-30 Waters
And currently is atop my 14" T/C .223
Never a Hickup
What ever you get, get it from Jon at the Optic Zone.
I have purchased several scopes from him and always pleased.
He also has alway's had the best price and I usually recieve me scopes in less than three day's :grin:
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« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2005, 01:13:24 PM »
Hey all,  

 Thought id tell ya all, what I decided on. I'm going with the leupold 4x.. A friend ran across on for me.

  Being new to the Pistol and Encore world  I thought this would be a Good Place to start...    Only Time and Ammo will tell...

Thanks again for all the great Info from all...
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« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2005, 02:31:30 PM »
I don't think that you will be disappointed in the fixed 4X.  In my opinion, it will work perfectly with the 44 mag.

Good luck!

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« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2005, 03:31:58 PM »
I too was in search of a scope and decided on the Burris.  Love it, clear.....
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