« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?  (Read 731 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline ArmyMajor

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 10
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« on: August 23, 2005, 08:27:44 AM »
OK, now that I have my new Encore .50, I need to put a scope on it.  I'm looking at scopes in the $300 and under range.  My initial thought was to get the Leupold VXI or VXII 3-9 x 40mm in matte black.  I've got Leupolds on my other rifles, but I'm not necessarily against trying other brands.  Does anyone out there have any recommendations?  Thanks!
Logged

Offline Redhawk1

  • Life time NRA Supporter.
  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (78)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10748
  • Gender: Male
Re: Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2005, 08:44:41 AM »
Quote from: ArmyMajor
OK, now that I have my new Encore .50, I need to put a scope on it.  I'm looking at scopes in the $300 and under range.  My initial thought was to get the Leupold VXI or VXII 3-9 x 40mm in matte black.  I've got Leupolds on my other rifles, but I'm not necessarily against trying other brands.  Does anyone out there have any recommendations?  Thanks!


I have a Leupold VXII 2X7X33 on mine. I love the combination.  :D
Logged
If  you're going to make a hole, make it a big one.
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom

Endowment Life Member of the NRA
Life Member NA

Offline Tn Jim

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 714
  • Gender: Male
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2005, 11:19:27 AM »
I have a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9X40 on mine and it works great. Nikon has redone the Buckmaster line for 2005 and they are supposed to be brighter than ever. They go for around $200.
Logged
Not all Muslims are terrorist, but oddly enough, all terrorist are Muslims.

Offline DaddyPaul

  • Trade Count: (2)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 180
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2005, 11:40:43 AM »
I have a 3-9 Monarch on mine right now but I just picked up two of the new 2005 Buckmasters in 3-9 and they are great as well.  I don't know if I can tell the difference in 92% and 95% LT?  I have been real pleased with my Nikons over the past several years.  Can't go wrong with the Leupys either if you are partial to them.
Logged

Offline herb40

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 27
Re: Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2005, 03:32:27 PM »
Quote from: Redhawk1
Quote from: ArmyMajor
OK, now that I have my new Encore .50, I need to put a scope on it.  I'm looking at scopes in the $300 and under range.  My initial thought was to get the Leupold VXI or VXII 3-9 x 40mm in matte black.  I've got Leupolds on my other rifles, but I'm not necessarily against trying other brands.  Does anyone out there have any recommendations?  Thanks!


I have a Leupold VXII 2X7X33 on mine. I love the combination.  :D[/

    I have two omegas with Leupold 2x7x33 on them, they are hard to beat
Logged

Offline ArmyMajor

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 10
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2005, 02:43:28 PM »
I see that several of you have the 2-7 x 33mm Leupold scopes as opposed to the 3-9 x 40mm model.  Price is the same for both.  Other than the fact that the 2-7 x 33 is parallax adjusted to 75 yds, why go with the lower power and smaller lens?   Is the lower parallax adjustment really that important?  :?
Logged

Offline Redhawk1

  • Life time NRA Supporter.
  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (78)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10748
  • Gender: Male
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2005, 04:45:10 PM »
Quote from: ArmyMajor
I see that several of you have the 2-7 x 33mm Leupold scopes as opposed to the 3-9 x 40mm model.  Price is the same for both.  Other than the fact that the 2-7 x 33 is parallax adjusted to 75 yds, why go with the lower power and smaller lens?   Is the lower parallax adjustment really that important?  :?


To tell you the truth a straight 4 power would work just fine also. I just do use the 3X9X40 on my muzzleloaders, but if you want to, then do it. the 2X7X33 just works great for me. I like the lower power settings.

Quote from: ArmyMajor
Is the lower parallax adjustment really that important?:?


Not really.
Logged
If  you're going to make a hole, make it a big one.
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom

Endowment Life Member of the NRA
Life Member NA

Offline pa ridge-runner

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 108
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2005, 02:41:20 AM »
I know most readers wont agree with me on this but I am very happy with my red dot scope on my 209x50.I dont see much need for more than this cuz my shots are within 75 yds.I am not a target shooter though and only hunt deer with this gun.Within that range It is very effective. :wink:
Logged

Offline Dragon31

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 172
scope for 209 X 50
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2005, 05:26:52 AM »
I like the Leupold fixed 4X for mine.  It offers plenty of magnification and enough eye relief the you can mount the scope far enough forward that the hammer is easily accessible.
Logged

Offline billy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 407
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2005, 08:22:04 AM »
I have nikon 3x9x40 pro staff on my encore 50 cal. and love it.
Logged
I enjoy collecting guns, swaping and staying up on all the newest models. I deer, quail, squirrel and rabbit hunt.

Offline Catfish

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2696
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2005, 10:59:00 AM »
Mine wears a 2 1/2 Leo. I chose it because of the field of view and you can pick up your target faster. You still have a good point of aim on deer as fer as a BP gun will shoot. I have acouple of 3 x 9 Leos. laying in boxes here so I could easly put one on, but I like the 2 1/2x better for BP guns.
Logged

Offline Dave1

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 134
  • Gender: Male
Good Scope for New Encore 209 x .50?
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2005, 12:58:28 AM »
I have several Leupold scopes that are many years old and a newer one.  I have had ZERO failures or disappointments with the Leupold scopes.  In my opinion it just doesn't get any better than that for quality and durability.

I am sure some of the newer scopes also have good quality and may have good features such as good field of view, light gathering qualities, fogproof, etc. but I can't imagine them being any better than Leupold.

Dave1
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »