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Offline 351 power

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tasco 2.5x pronghorn
« on: October 18, 2009, 08:19:25 AM »
best scope value going. why aren't there more 2.5x scopes out there? all these great big scopes everywhere. like everyone is shooting 1000yds
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Re: tasco 2.5x pronghorn
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2009, 01:17:58 PM »
Do they still make this?  Looked at their website and 4X is the lowest fixed power listed.

Been searching for just a plain 2 1/2X20 with a crosshair or plex reticle to put on a .44 mag Handi rifle.  Found a few (very few) that have those stupid "pro diamond", "pro shot",etc reticles that I can't stand, but that's about all.

Bought a Simmons 2X32 shotgun scope awhile back and discovered much to my dismay that due to it's long eye relief the field of view is about the same as a normal 4X scope (my fault for not checking out the specs first!).

Most places I hunt a 100 yard shot would be very rare, with 15 to 40 yds being about average so I'd like something with a large FOV.

If anybody out there has any ideas I'd sure appreciate hearing them.
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Re: tasco 2.5x pronghorn
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2009, 01:38:30 PM »
this might be a left over. it's new, with the diamond in the crosshairs. found in a small shop. i like these 2.5x scopes. also found a nice 2.5 bushnell banner. have you looked at the bsa deerhunter 2.5x?
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Re: tasco 2.5x pronghorn
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2009, 03:27:14 PM »
Checked the BSA specs, only has 26.2 ft FOV - less than most 4X's.

I've just about came to the conclusion I'll have to buy a low power variable which I'll set at 3X and never move!

Thanks for the reply though.
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Re: tasco 2.5x pronghorn
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 02:20:20 AM »
Check the Sightron 2.5x32. Good specifications, will probably work for you.
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Re: tasco 2.5x pronghorn
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 01:09:32 PM »
Had a Maine View Optics 2.5X on my Huntsman 50 cal. Replaced it with a 3x9 Pine Ridge and I have no idea why.
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Re: tasco 2.5x pronghorn
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 02:05:44 PM »
Checked out the Sightron and the Maine View Optics - both look good, just what I was looking for.  Now to do some pricing and make a decision!

Thanks for the ideas guys.
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