Author Topic: need a better scope (Read 784 times)

lostsniper308 · « **on:** August 21, 2005, 05:26:48 PM »

Well I got a Nikon 3-9x40 Pro-staff i'll try an sell for a lower varible scope. Y'all think this'll stand up to a .308
http://www.riflescopes.com/products/731421/bushnell_1.75-4x32_trophy_rifle_scope.htm
or perhaps the Weaver K3?

mhans938 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2005, 06:43:03 PM »

It should have no problem. I mounted and did the sight in on a Trophy 3-9x40 for my nephew on his Browning .308 and he loves it. Did you also see that Banner on the Sample list at Riflescopes.com? It's a 1.5-4.5x32 for $40. It's listed as a shotgun scope but that is what you have listed for the trophy model with the diamond recticle. Would be worth considering, Trophy is supposed to be the better of the two though.

Mark

myarmor · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2005, 06:59:32 PM »

The Legend series are awesome, and you might want to consider a Meuller scope as well

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2005, 04:41:54 AM »

Mueller? i know em but do they make low pwer scopes

Fred M · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2005, 05:21:47 AM »

Sightron 2.5-7x32 very compact and reliable. (Shotgun scope.)

Sightron 1.5-6 x42 another good scope.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2005, 05:35:58 AM »

Quote from: lostsniper308

Mueller? i know em but do they make low pwer scopes

Yup...

http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=2310

http://muelleroptics.com/multi-shot.htm

http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=3681

http://muelleroptics.com/MX1.htm

Zeak · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2005, 06:34:02 AM »

I put a 2x7x32 compact Alaskan Guide on my 450 NEF and like it real well. Cabelas have them for around $179. The salesman and I compared it to the Leopold and for clarity they were the same. The Guide even had a wider field of view. I asked who made the scope for them, the salesman would not give me that information. Its got a lifetime warantee also. I have always used 3x9x40s but the last 4 rifles have put the 2x7 on. Another good scope is the Swift and are reasonable in price. Zeak

Mac11700 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2005, 07:47:21 AM »

I second the 2x7x33...and go with the Leupold VX-1...it is a great scope...and with it's non-critical eye relief fit more shooters than most other scopes.....it's bright and clear..it's cheap enough...it's small enough...it's rugged enough...and it's a Leupold......and if you want to change reticles...you can send it back for a small fee and have different ones put in...

Mac

myarmor · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2005, 09:12:14 AM »

Quote from: Mac11700

I second the 2x7x33...and go with the Leupold VX-1...it is a great scope...and with it's non-critical eye relief fit more shooters than most other scopes.....it's bright and clear..it's cheap enough...it's small enough...it's rugged enough...and it's a Leupold......and if you want to change reticles...you can send it back for a small fee and have different ones put in...

Mac

Wow, I didn't kow they would change reticles. How much is this process cost?

Norseman112 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2005, 10:29:04 AM »

I don't think you would go wrong with a mueller from the optic zone. Good scopes for the money and nice people to work with.

Norse

quickdtoo · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2005, 11:14:42 AM »

Quote from: myarmor

Quote from: Mac11700
I second the 2x7x33...and go with the Leupold VX-1...it is a great scope...and with it's non-critical eye relief fit more shooters than most other scopes.....it's bright and clear..it's cheap enough...it's small enough...it's rugged enough...and it's a Leupold......and if you want to change reticles...you can send it back for a small fee and have different ones put in...

Mac

Wow, I didn't kow they would change reticles. How much is this process cost?

They run from $50 to $200...download the price list/order form at the bottom of the page.

http://www.leupold.com/resources/custom_shop/custom_shop.htm

mr.frosty · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2005, 11:48:22 AM »

i got a millet 4x32 compact on my 1895 and so far so good now just need to try them hot loads to see if it still will hold up

Mac11700 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2005, 06:30:19 PM »

On the VX-1's or Riflemans...they won't do any illuminated reticles..I called and asked earlier this month... :cry:

Mac

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2005, 03:43:10 AM »

great suggestions everyone but i'm needing something lower with a max no higher than 4.5x

Mac11700 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2005, 05:54:10 AM »

Quote from: lostsniper308

great suggestions everyone but i'm needing something lower with a max no higher than 4.5x

Ok...I give...why why are you limiting your scope power on a 308 Handi? If you don't want to go that high...leave it at 4x

Mac

quickdtoo · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2005, 06:57:37 AM »

Here ya go...

http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=3312

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2005, 11:13:10 AM »

1. i should eliminate temptation to go higher
2. i really cannot hold steady enough to use at a higher power
3. shorter variable difference for less POI shift
4. smaller size

but i suppose no of this is enough to really need to change. :cry: i feel stupid now.

myarmor · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2005, 12:57:50 PM »

Ever thought about going with a fixed power?
Weaver has got some nice ones.
http://www.theopticzone.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=73

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:04:27 PM »

ya either a low vari or 4x fixed. For a fixed i was tinking of a Burris Short Mag, Nikon Buckmasters, or Weaver K4. Can i swap with Nikon to send my Prostaff in exchange for a Buck of equal price.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2005, 07:13:23 PM »

Quote from: lostsniper308

ya either a low vari or 4x fixed. For a fixed i was tinking of a Burris Short Mag, Nikon Buckmasters, or Weaver K4. Can i swap with Nikon to send my Prostaff in exchange for a Buck of equal price.

It's doubtfull...since the Buckmasters are a higher priced scope...

Mac