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Offline tbull55

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« on: June 07, 2005, 01:34:22 AM »
I have a Rossi single shot in .357 mag that I am looking to get a scope for.  I don't plan on doing anything specific, just all around shooting & plinking, maybe some hog hunting.  I don't want to spend much over $100.00 for a scope.  I know that the Burris, leupold, mueller type scopes are out of my price range.  The following is a list of possibilities, if anyone has or has used or seen any of the following I would appreciate feed back.  Thanks in advance.

1) Guide gear 3-12X56 w/illuminated etched reticle-$79.97
2) Guide gear 3-12X50 w/illuminated duplex reticle & sunshade-$59.97
3)Bushnell Banner Dusk&Dawn 3-9X40-$69.80
4)Bushnell trophy 3-9X40-$85.49
5)BSA deerhunter 3-9X40 illuminated reticle-$68.11
6)BSA sweet 17 3-12X40-$99.97
7)Swift 656 3-9X40-$111.20
8)Ncstar 6-24X50 illuminated crosshair red-dot-$99.99

I'm not sure what to go with, they all look pretty good for the price but I just don't know!!  I need help!!! :?  :?  :?  :?
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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2005, 01:45:36 AM »
The Bushnell Trophy would be my pick out of all of those that you mentioned.  Out of all the Bushnells, I own several Elite 4200s and 3200s, but the Trophy is the lowest line that I would recommend.

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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2005, 02:37:57 AM »
I would also suggest trying to locate a used scope.    Someone out there has a old scope that is looking for a home in your price range.    Those other scopes MAY not last forever, but a used Leupold will.

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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2005, 01:49:18 PM »
I have several Bushnell Banners , very good scopes for the money. Best there is under a $100 I think. Also have Bushnell Elite 3200 3X9 and 2 Nikon Buckmasters. all great $200 scopes.

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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2005, 07:04:38 AM »
Of the ones listed I would go with the Bushnell trophy for sure...I have two of them.  Both are mounted on slug guns so I know they can take a pounding without losing their zero.  Another option is to check out E-Bay and see if you can find a cheaper price on a used Leupold that is more in your price range.  Deals are out there to be had if you just look and do a little research.  Plus Leupold has a lifetime warranty no matter if you are the original owner of the 10th.
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« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2005, 08:54:49 AM »
Out of the selection you listed, I would use the Bushnell trophy 3-9X40
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« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2005, 11:00:22 AM »
Bushnell Trophy, I have had a 3 x 9 Trophy for more than six years, its clear & bright. The tracking appears positive, I consider this scope an excellent value.

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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2005, 06:41:07 AM »
thanks for the info guys!  I found a Nikon prostaff 3-9X40 for $112.00.  is this a pretty good deal?
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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2005, 12:30:40 PM »
good price for the Pro Staff..........

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« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2005, 06:44:49 PM »
go with the Nikon Prostaff.....It should be a better scope than the others you mentioned. :D
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« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2005, 10:02:39 AM »
with all that said, anyone know who makes the guide gear scopes?

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« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2005, 05:08:52 AM »
Well,
I decided to go with the Nikon prostaff, it came to 122.00 with shipping.  Thanks for all of the input!
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« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2005, 02:47:23 AM »
I cant understand why you want to put such large scopes on a 357 mag rifle. That rifle is best at 125yds and under. Why take a slim lite weight little short distance rifle and put a scope on the thing that will ruin the handleing qualities of the gun. I would go with a compact fixed 4 power or a red dot sight like the bushenell trophy with multiple color reticles.
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