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I'm looking to set up a 223 T3, trying to stay around $300 $350 tops.
I'd love to find a Conquest 3-9x40, outside of that in my price range I am thinking a new VX2 3-9x40 is my best bet. Is there a better option I am over looking? I do want to stay in the 3-9 power range.
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The new Leupold VX-1 is pretty nice if you want to save a little more money�..
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If you can find any 75gr AMAX's and push 'em pretty fast, the drops with a B&C/LRD in a Leupy, zeroed for 200yd, are pretty close to 300,400, and 450. It'll work out a bit short for 77's
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If you aren't dead set on getting a scope on it right now, I'd say your Conquest idea is the way to go. They are the gold standard in a reasonably priced 3-9 IMO. There's usually one to pop up in the classifieds fairly often. I would think you should be able to get one within a couple of weeks and it would be worth the wait.
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+1. I like the conquest alot better than the other listed.
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The Leupold AR Mod 1 is in your price range and it offers great value for your needs. I am running a 3x9x40 duplex Mil/Mil on a 243AI and it is just about perfect.
The Duplex runs like $299.95
Gonna put the same glass on my 223AI.
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Meopta makes a great scope. I have a new 3-9x42mm that I haven't mounted yet. Excellent optics comparable to the Zeiss Conquest 3-9X...except the Conquest is out of production now. Below is a 6X Meopta on a Ruger .30-06 that is really growing on me. Cabelas sells Meopta scopes under their own brand name; same scopes, same prices. Bob ![[Linked Image]](http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/RobertOIF2/DSC_2669_zps4cc942e4.jpg)
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I love Meopta (or Zeiss) but thinking size and weight of a VX2 or the previously mentioned AR are a much better fit on a T3.
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Had a Bushnell 10x Mil/Mil on mine-pretty decent for the cash.
It got swapped out for a Leupy 6x36 LRD which is gonna get a turret this winter.
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Caught a sweet deal on a FFII with electrodot duplex in the classifieds, frees up money for reloading and is still good glass.
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Congrats. I have been happy with my FFII. Good catch. Enjoy.
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I have a Bushnell Elite 4200 3x9-40 on my T3 and have been very pleased with it.
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This is another good one. Weaver Classic 6X on a .223 Remington 700. Most of the time scope power in excess of 6 or 8X isn't needed. Bob ![[Linked Image]](http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/RobertOIF2/DSC_2657_zps59d485c6.jpg)
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