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I'm in the market for new optics for an old 264, it currently wears a Leupold 6X42 plex from the 90's and I'm looking for new glass with better performance. It's going to be used for covering SC/GA agricultural fields for deer, hogs and yodel dogs of opportunity out to 400 yds; seeking great low performance. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
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How much are you looking to spend?
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My 264 Win Mag is topped off with the new MINOX ZA5 3-15. IMO, comparable to the Conquest.
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Leupold 3.5-10 with either a varmint hunter reticle or the plex. Lightman
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I'd leave well enough alone, that's a nice scope on it now.
If forced, despite a smaller eye box, the 4.5x14 Leupold is a good one. My .264 is my antelope rifle, this scope (w/ B&C) and dual dovetail mounts, make it sing. The rifle (one of the limited run New Haven Model 70 SGs in about 2000) is a tack driver, and I like being able to run the scope up pretty high for a very long shot.
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I think if I go over $600.00 there maybe some loud, vocal discussions that will disrupt domestic tranquility.
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Then go with a 3-9x40 Conquest at around $400.
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I like the Leupold 4.5x 14 with the CDS. You can get the on sale for around 400.00. Sometimes used for 350.00.
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I think if I go over $600.00 there maybe some loud, vocal discussions that will disrupt domestic tranquility. A new scope doesn't sound like the answer...
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Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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For that rifle buy what I want; but " Honey, I got this Z5 for only $500" is the story.
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For that rifle buy what I want; but " Honey, I got this Z5 for only $500" is the story. ^^^ This Or, you could go with "I traded an old Bushnell that I had, to a guy on one of forums who goes by 'Shrapnel' for the Z5."
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Wow, I guess some threads do go on forever. Thanks for all of the suggestions. I sold that rifle in 2010 to a Sako collector who really had to have it; the Leupold 6x42 went with it.
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Ha; did not roll up to the top. Was it a Deluxe, 26" barrel? Hope he bought a nice scope; if he is one of those "Sako Collectors" that pays crazy money; I need his name for future reference
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I think if I go over $600.00 there maybe some loud, vocal discussions that will disrupt domestic tranquility. Buy the best scope you can, and either stretch the truth or just outright lie.
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I have 2 of the first year Finnbears with the 26 inch barrels. One is a 3 digit serial and the other is 4 digit. They both are shooters.
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