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Offline tennbuck

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short/lite scope?
« on: January 11, 2007, 12:27:28 AM »
i'm looking for a short/lite scope for my .308 Tikka Big Boar. this gun will be a carry/treestand gun.what's your opinion?
*Leupold VX-II Rifle Scope 1-4 X 20
*Cabela's Alaskan Guide Riflescopes 6 X 32
*Leupold M-8 Fixed Power Riflescope 6 X 36
*Leupold VX-I Riflescope 2-7 X 33
*Burris Short Mag Scopes 2-7
*Leupold Rifleman Riflescope 2-7 X 33
*Burris Fullfield 2-7 x 35
*Nikon Monarch 2-7x32
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Re: short/lite scope?
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2007, 11:02:19 AM »
From your list I would pick the Leupold fixed power. However that would still not be my choice. Look at the Leupold "Ultralight" series and choose a fixed 2.5X or 4X.
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Re: short/lite scope?
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2007, 12:56:56 PM »
I wouldn't use a fixed 6x for a woods/brush gun. I'd go for a wider field of view.   If looking at a fixed power, go with a 2.5x or find an old Leupold 3x on ebay.  The Weaver Classics have a fixed 2.5x and a 1-3 variable.  The Leupold Ultralites would work, as would a Nikon 1.5-4.5.  Any of the 2-7x32's would work good too.  Also the Bushnelll Elite 2-7x32, my first choice in that power range.
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Re: short/lite scope?
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2007, 06:56:18 PM »
I've used that Leupold 1x4 on half a dozen guns and it is sweet for carry. Its worked well on lever, bolt, and semi-auto.

Of all my various scopes it is the only one I have ever considered getting the exact same model again on.

You can change the reticle out on it and or upgrade the model later if you wish. I frequently buy the lower end Leupold and soup them up slowly but surely with upgrades.

I just made a Leupold Warranty post you might want to review titled "Leupold Warranty"

Burris glass seemed to be really clear, the stuff I looked at but I never bought one. Half my various glass is Leupold and I will continue to buy more because of the unique type of service esp the upgrade and or reticle changes they offer.
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Re: short/lite scope?
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2007, 12:40:29 AM »
bearfat,

          what upgrades? i've never heard of this. i have a 3-9x50 rifleman on my .270.
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Re: short/lite scope?
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2007, 03:28:57 PM »
I think Burris is hard to beat. I think they,re just as good as leupold & alittle cheaper.
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Re: short/lite scope?
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2007, 06:19:34 PM »
I've had reticle changes, target adjustment turret installations, and 1/4" click adustments put in to upgrade some of my lower end priced Leupold scopes. Must of done it a half dozen times. Obviously you could buy it right the first time but spending $250.00 is easier to conceal from the wife than twice that amount.

You can calll their technical department to see if your model can for sure be upgraded for whatever you were thinking.

Leupold technical service department: (503) 526-1400 or (503) 646-9171

http://www.leupold.com/products/products_hunting.htm
I tried to link just to their reticle page but no go. If you go to their home page link above reticles link is on bottom left. It does seem to be a service they don't promote a lot but it's definitely why I like to buy Leupold.
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Re: short/lite scope?
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2007, 09:21:16 AM »
I'd opt for the Leupold just because of the extra eye reielf, unless the others scopes have caught up in eye relief, as I haven't purchased a scope for sometime.
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Re: short/lite scope?
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2007, 02:41:19 PM »
Leupold Ultralight.  Can't be beat in the light/short department - especially when you consider that it has very good optics and excellent build quality.

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