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Originally Posted by Tanner
So... with the failures some guys see, which scope would you begin to recommend for a hard-work, SS/Synthetic killing rifle? Nothing higher than 10x at the top end.


If you are going to dial and want it to last a lifetime,

Leupold 6x with M1.
SWFA SS 6x
SWFA 3-9x42
Nightfore 2.5-10x32


If weight is a huge priority then the Leupold is where I would turn. If you can stand a few more ounces and want true bomb proofness then I would look at the SWFA SS 3-9x42. I have not seen enough of a difference between it and the NF to spend double the money for a hunting rifle.

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TTT,

Good stuff!


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Yes, agreed.


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Been using B & L scopes and twisting knobs since 1989, never one sent back to the factory for repair.

Same with Burris and Pentax.

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I'm no long-range shooting expert, don't claim to be. But, I AM a deer-hunting nut. I've used the Nikon BDC reticule a bit and last year got a Leupold CDS dial put on my VXR. I think both systems work and it is largely a matter of preference. The biggest thing is that you actually need to shoot and see where your bullets are actually impacting at that range. I don't shoot (animals) way out there (500 yards or more). So, in truth a lot of my shooting could just as easily be done with a 200 yard zero and a single duplex reticule with no external adjustments. However, it is nice to be able to range an object where you expect an animal to come from (tree, rock, etc) and then dial the scope to that range. One advantage that I do see to the CDS system (and this idea was stolen from Dave Petzal) is that you can shoot heavy for caliber bullets in moderate cartridges (i.e. 200 gr. Accubond in 30-06) and be able to make accurate hits without having to employ Kentucky Windage.

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