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If money was not an issue? #11930926 03/27/17
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama R R_H_Clark OP Campfire Outfitter
OP R_H_Clark Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama	Suppose someone would buy you any scope available for a walk around hunting rifle,whitetails to moose,shots from 10 to 500 yards,what would you pick? The only stipulation is that whatever you choose,you can't sell it and buy something else with money left over. You have to use your choice for at least the next 5 years for all your walk around-hiking-backpacking hunting.

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Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11930940 03/27/17
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elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 95,929 Southern New Mexico	Leupold 6x36. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11930946 03/27/17
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tedthorn Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,810 South East Missouri	NightForce Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11930957 03/27/17
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338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,077 colorado	Leupold VX 111 3.5-10x40

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931007 03/27/17
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30338 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,350 Denver	2-10x42 nsx or whatever size that one is close to.

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Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931052 03/27/17
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,926 Louisiana C Canazes9 Campfire Regular
Canazes9 Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,926 Louisiana	SWFA SS 3-9x42 milquad reticle. Same choice I made when I made my decision w/o the "rich uncle" factor, couldn't find anything I liked better. David

Re: If money was not an issue? Canazes9 #11931091 03/27/17
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,129	NF nsx 2x10x42, in the short time I have used mine it has become my favorite for my use , but for 500 yds on in a Leupold vx6 would work pretty well!

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931115 03/27/17
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Dan700mn Campfire Regular D Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,832 Fargo	Night force or Vortex pst 6-24 or 5-20 Last edited by Dan700mn; 03/27/17.

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931125 03/27/17
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,614 Communist Mexifornia F funshooter Campfire Outfitter
funshooter Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,614 Communist Mexifornia	I really love my March 8X80 so it would have to be a hunting version of a March scope

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931181 03/27/17
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300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA	Schmidt & Bender Polar or Nightforce NXS http://www.eurooptic.com/Schmidt-Be...-Posicon-Covered-Turret-753-911-42D.aspx http://www.eurooptic.com/nightforce-nxs-35-15x50-mrad-zero-stop-mil-dot-c142.aspx Last edited by 300MAG; 03/28/17.

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Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931227 03/27/17
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten TDN Campfire Tracker
TDN Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten	Probably stick with my S&B Summit. "You know why nobody panic buys 30-06 ammo? ... Because men with 30-06's don't panic"

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931287 03/27/17
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stomatador Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,387 Mayberry	Out to 500 yards I'd go with a SWFA SS 6x42 MOA-Quad, and then shop for tags. What would Porter Rockwell do?

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931292 03/27/17
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wyoming260 Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,533 Wyoming	I would like a 4x scope built on a 30mm tube that was straight , no objective bell with 4a or 7a reticle. Make the tucbe about 8 in. long and I would be happy. Would cost a bit to get it right,.

Re: If money was not an issue? Canazes9 #11931296 03/27/17
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,478 A atse Campfire Regular
atse Campfire Regular A Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,478	Originally Posted by Canazes9 SWFA SS 3-9x42 milquad reticle. Same choice I made when I made my decision w/o the "rich uncle" factor, couldn't find anything I liked better. David +1

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931324 03/27/17
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JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,229 W. Texas	Since I've had zero issues with my VX6 2-12x42 CDS/duplex for over 3 years now, I'd probably take that one. It's had the crap beat out of it going back and forth to Africa twice, ATV/UTV scabbards for hundreds of very rough hours, etc and never wiggled. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931346 03/27/17
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MILES58 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota	First off... S&B 1.5-6x42 Police Sniper with the turrets and modified #4. Second... Zeiss 1.5-6x42 Zplex #8? reticle They're what I intend to use for the rest of my days.

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931351 03/27/17
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DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884	Leupold 6x36 would be fine, with standard duplex. Bushnell 4200 3-9x would be fine, from Japan. Weaver Grand Slam 3-10 old style would work. In fact, just about any scope that held zero would work just fine.

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931352 03/27/17
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Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,805	Nightforce 2.5-10x42 THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: If money was not an issue? Mackay_Sagebrush #11931355 03/27/17
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Oregon45 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 13,000 Oregon	Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush Nightforce 2.5-10x42 +1.

Re: If money was not an issue? R_H_Clark #11931500 03/27/17
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama R R_H_Clark OP Campfire Outfitter
OP R_H_Clark Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama	I can understand the NF NXS and the S&B but I find it hard to believe the cheap Leupolds,Bushnells,and Weavers are the best scopes in the world for a walk around rifle.

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