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Offline HappyHunter

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Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« on: September 25, 2006, 02:09:08 PM »
I am rescoping a Reminton 700 BDL, in 25-06.

Off comes the Tasco and on goes a ?????

My current top runner is a Leupold VX III  3.5-10 x 40 with a Boone and Crocket reticle.

This is a lot of money and I want to hear that it is worth it or another recommendation. 

I will likely put on a Leupold 1 piece base with Leupold standard rings ( I have a lap tool).  Which rings will I need the short or medium?  I have the varmit barrel on rifle.

Where is a good place to get a Leupold,  It seems that all discount places have the same price.   What is the best deal out there? 

Any thoughts and recommendations are welcome and sincrerly appreciated.

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Re: Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2006, 03:18:12 PM »
I'm real happy with a Burris Full Field II 3x9x40 on my 25-06, very clear, has a BDC reticle and is $200...........

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Re: Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2006, 05:27:29 PM »
 
   i heard a little rumor one time that a  hmhmhm

  ZEISS CONQUEST  was a great scope for a remington 700  but

i really wouldnt know only that they work great on my 3 tikka t3 s   lol

divr6347


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Re: Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2006, 06:07:15 PM »
You might take a look at Nikon Monarch with their new BDC reticle. I have a regular Monarch and it is a real nice scope. Prices seem to be quit a bit less than the Leupold's and Nikons rep is pretty good. (Please don't kill me Leupold people just giving the guy a little heads up on another good product).

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Re: Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2006, 06:53:30 PM »
I really like the monarch line also.
A bit cheaper, and every bit as clear, at least in my eyes.
be careful though, it is easy to get spoiled!
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Re: Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2006, 04:50:37 AM »
You will remain a happy hunter with the Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x40mm with the B&C reticle.  $549.95 is the lowest price you will see advertised.  You might be able to get it for less by asking, try theopticzone.com, Bear Basin, D&RSports, etc. Low rings should work.
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Re: Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2006, 05:28:39 AM »
In that price range I prefer all of these over the Leupy:

1.  Zeiss Conquest
2. Bushnell Elite 4200
3. Nikon Monarch

All of these (in my experience) are durable, Lifetime Warranties, and offer better optics than the VX III, although I like my VX III also.

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Re: Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2006, 10:57:06 AM »
In that price range I prefer all of these over the Leupy:

1.  Zeiss Conquest
2. Bushnell Elite 4200
3. Nikon Monarch


I couldn't have agreed more.   ;)

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Re: Help me pull the trigger on a new scope.
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2006, 11:08:35 AM »
GOT ONE ;D

I picked up a Nikon Monarch 3-9x40 today with the BDC reticle.


Thanks to all for help.

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