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Well Jordan that makes me feel better. You guys have all that great hunting and fishing. At least we beat you on scopes!


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I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle.


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I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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And bullets, powder, primers, barrels, bolt rifles, AR's, etc. Hunting opportunity and quality we have in spades, but when it comes to all things rifle-related, supply is seriously lacking compared to you guys.

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Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
For $300 CAD you could get a Burris FFII or Leup Rifleman.


I have a couple of Burris FFII. I think they are very good value for the money. I'd buy one over a Leupold Rifleman without a moment's hesitation.






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Me, too. I was just pointing out that $300 doesn't get you nearly as much scope up here as it does in the US.

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You could take a trip. Vacation in good old USA. Pick up what you need.


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Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
Can't. It's against your ITAR rules. Scopes have to be exported/imported. That's why the exclusive Leupold importer up here has such a chokehold monopoly, and why prices are so much higher.


Even if one did circumvent the ITAR regs and import a Leupold, from the US, the US warranty wouldn't be honoured in Canada by the exclusive importer. Hence the "chokehold" monopoly.


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I don't know about Canadian prices, but these 3 are my top picks on a budget, around $200 in the states. In order of preference.

http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfield-II-Rifle-Scope-P7932.aspx
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-1-Riflescope-P51827.aspx
http://swfa.com/Redfield-3-9x40-Revolution-Rifle-Scope-P44468.aspx

The VX-2 is about $100 more here and worth the difference to me. But I'd not feel handicapped hunting with any of the above.

Edited to add, There aren't any scopes less expensive that I would feel comfortable recommending.

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Originally Posted by JMR40
I don't know about Canadian prices, but these 3 are my top picks on a budget, around $200 in the states. In order of preference.

http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfield-II-Rifle-Scope-P7932.aspx
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-1-Riflescope-P51827.aspx
http://swfa.com/Redfield-3-9x40-Revolution-Rifle-Scope-P44468.aspx

The VX-2 is about $100 more here and worth the difference to me. But I'd not feel handicapped hunting with any of the above.

Edited to add, There aren't any scopes less expensive that I would feel comfortable recommending.
One of my buds has the Redfield and is very pleased with it.

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While I don't own a Sightron, I read good things about them..
This one is from a Canadian dealer and well with in your price range..
http://www.hirschprecision.com/inde...o&cPath=102_135&products_id=1591


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Make friends with a liberal American celebrity. When Trump is elected and they move to Canada, have them bring you a coupla Leupies.


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FFII. Burris

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I've got a Vx1 3-9×40 with lr reticle up on gunnutz. It's only been on a .17 remington it's whole life
It's for sale. Pm me if it's interesting to you.

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Hell, I have had problems/Refusal from MidWay to ship to Alaska. Never an issue with anyone else. And several weeks later, I was able to get a scope from MidWay; but not the original one.
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I've read it all. Try and order a scope from any major optics retailer like Midway or Optics Planet and see what they say.

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Originally Posted by Skatchewan
I would like to put a new scope on my .243, and I'd like your suggestions.

Price range is about $250 dollars (in Canada, that will set me to $300 or a bit more)

Suggestions for a 3x9 Variable?


Redfield Revolution. I have two of the 2-7x33, a 3-9x40 and 4-12x40.

For the low price they've given me perfect service on a number of rifles including a 45-70 and 30-06 and have always held zero with full house loads.

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Bushnell Legend? I have one on one of my rifles and like it a lot.

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Originally Posted by dan_oz
Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
For $300 CAD you could get a Burris FFII or Leup Rifleman.


I have a couple of Burris FFII. I think they are very good value for the money. I'd buy one over a Leupold Rifleman without a moment's hesitation.





I read the leupold Rifleman was a VXIIc with a different name and finish. Never read any complaints when it was called a VXIIc

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Originally Posted by Skatchewan
Bushnell Legend? I have one on one of my rifles and like it a lot.


If constrained by a hard $300 limit, I think you'll be best served by a Burris FFII or Bushnell Elite 3-9x40. I'd try and find a Burris for $200-250 on the used market, if it were me.

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Originally Posted by baltz526
Originally Posted by dan_oz
Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
For $300 CAD you could get a Burris FFII or Leup Rifleman.


I have a couple of Burris FFII. I think they are very good value for the money. I'd buy one over a Leupold Rifleman without a moment's hesitation.





I read the leupold Rifleman was a VXIIc with a differ name and finish. Never read any complaints when it was called a VXIIc


I've owned VXII's and played with Rifleman 3-9x40's. They're not the same scope. The Rifleman with its frictions adjustments is more similar to the old Vari X-II.

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Maybe Vari-X IIc is what the Leupold tech was saying the Rifleman was, or in effect what the IIc was renamed.


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