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Offline weston

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best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« on: August 12, 2009, 05:00:28 PM »
what would you guys recomend for a scope that wont loose zero, and also can get out to 400 to 500 yards? Would a 4 to 12 be just fine? thanks
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Re: best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2009, 05:09:57 PM »
Leupold!!!!!! but I'm thinking you wont get one for 200 unless its a used one!


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Re: best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2009, 05:29:32 PM »
Sure a 4-12 would do but so would a 3-9 and would likely be a lot more practical for your use. You should easily be able to pick up a used Vari-X or VX II 3-9 for that price and can also get a Rifleman new for about same money. I'd go for a used Vari-X or VX II over the new Rifleman personally but either would do fine for you.

That you had to ask tells me you have no business shooting at game at 400 to 500 yards. If your shooting skills were up to the task you'd already know what scope to get.
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Re: best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2009, 05:32:18 PM »
Leopold makes a "Rifleman" series for 199 bucks, 3x9 sold at Walmart and other places.

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Re: best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2009, 06:45:06 PM »
Quote from: Graybeard on August 12, 2009, 05:29:32 PM
Sure a 4-12 would do but so would a 3-9 and would likely be a lot more practical for your use. You should easily be able to pick up a used Vari-X or VX II 3-9 for that price and can also get a Rifleman new for about same money. I'd go for a used Vari-X or VX II over the new Rifleman personally but either would do fine for you.

That you had to ask tells me you have no business shooting at game at 400 to 500 yards. If your shooting skills were up to the task you'd already know what scope to get.

I agree with GB, Good used Leupold VX-II or Vari-X II 3-9x40 would be your best choice.  Totally covered by warranty and will never let you down.  Leupold is all I buy anymore new or used, anything else isn’t worth my money.

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Re: best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2009, 12:28:20 PM »
thanks for the help.
also i used a 3x9 to shoot whitetail out at 400 yds with my 7 rem mag. Not that i don't know anything on the subject, i was just asking for more oppinions and their personal experiences
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Re: best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2009, 03:21:28 PM »
I've had my eye on Sightron for a while. I've had good luck with most scopes that I've owned (except pentax, short eye relief).

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Re: best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2009, 03:34:29 PM »
Bushnell 3200 Elite 3-9X40.  You can get on on ebay for $170.00.
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Re: best scope under $200 for 300 win mag?
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2009, 05:34:21 PM »
Tonight, I just bought another used Leupold Vari-X II 3-9x40 for $175.00 free shipping.

Thank makes 4 Leupold scopes that I have bought for under $200.00 which includes shipping from auction sights and one from Graybeard Outdoors.  They include 1- VX-III, 1-VX-III and 2- Vari-X II's.

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