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I would run the 4x33 leupold. I like the 6X's but they add little except cost and a reduction in FOV, until you start shooting beyond 150yds.


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gosh, for a big lever gun used mostly in brush out to 200 yards seems like more than 4X would be a waste. I would not want a 6X on it.


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Originally Posted by jimmyp
gosh, for a big lever gun used mostly in brush out to 200 yards seems like more than 4X would be a waste. I would not want a 6X on it.


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I've run a fair amount of 6x scopes but not enough. After the New Years I plan on dumping more of my scopes and do almost a complete shift to 6x on all but a few rifles.


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guess i'll take one of my variables out set at 6 and then check next to one of my old k4's.With the 4-12 i never moved off 4x just always seemed like the perfect magnification for my hunting.


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Originally Posted by Steelhead
I've run a fair amount of 6x scopes but not enough. After the New Years I plan on dumping more of my scopes and do almost a complete shift to 6x on all but a few rifles.


But you never shoot close or quick, right? grin

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Originally Posted by tbear99
guess i'll take one of my variables out set at 6 and then check next to one of my old k4's.With the 4-12 i never moved off 4x just always seemed like the perfect magnification for my hunting.


One of your variables set on 6x probably won't provide the "get behind" ease of a straight 6x Leupold.

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If you decide to stray to a variable I have a like new 1-4x20 Leopoldo vxii that needs a new home

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Originally Posted by mathman
Originally Posted by tbear99
guess i'll take one of my variables out set at 6 and then check next to one of my old k4's.With the 4-12 i never moved off 4x just always seemed like the perfect magnification for my hunting.


One of your variables set on 6x probably won't provide the "get behind" ease of a straight 6x Leupold.


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..given the facts you provided at the onset of your post, I cant see how a good solid 4x or 6x could go wrong...but based on your stated target size and distances stated, I'd lean towards a 4x fixed for quicker target acquisition.

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Some areas such as where we hunt in the NE say the buck must have a one inch long tang on an antler.

The higher power will make it easier.

Also spotting shots on the target at the range.



Sorry off my radar. have never shot a buck with 1" horns,and if I blow an opportunity at one because I didn't have enough scope power, I'm not losing sleep.

Besides, there's always bins for that.

I use a spotting scope at the range.

Sounds a lot like Swampy, azz shooting dinks from his golf cart... shocked

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Seems I recall Swampy declaring it took him a number of shots out of a 7-08 to kill a WT deer... blush

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The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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I have been trying to figure out what fixed scope to put my "brush" rifle. 6x just seem like a little too much since where I hunt I have had deer literally walk out within 30-40 feet of me. I would. Much rather have a 1-4 in those cases but I don't want a variable so I will stick with the minimum maximum I think. I ended up finding a little 4x Nikon with the RealTree camo on it that I paid $100 for. It actually did way way better than I thought it would on an overcast day. I got a last minute opportunity just as it was getting dark. Even though it did a good jod and I can't say I need anything more all it did was make me want an even better 4x for my main brush rifle the Nikon will go on my .357 handi rifle I think. I just won an old Meopta 4x and I'm hoping it will be a bit brighter. I actually really want find newer model that was discontinued. One with the #4 reticle but I just couldn't locate one. So if not a Meopta then my last stop will probably be to just get the IOR 4x32 and be done with it.

I also considered the weaver k6 and all of the 4x40 and 6x42 scopes I could find but after seeing how well the little Nikon performed I don't think a larger scope or more magnification will gain me anything that some range time and practice can't compensate for. As a brush rifle I

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i ended up talking a cousin in a trade he had m8's in 4x and 6x he wouldn't let the 4x go but traded the 6x for a m8 2x scope i had.probably be week for mail to get here.I looked through a nikon set on 6x next to my k4 and i think i will be fine not used to the higher setting but time will tell.


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Well there is the 2 1/2 Leupold, 1. 5 to 5 is a good one, then fixed 3 or 4x or you can just put an Aimpoint on it! There are lots of choices, for your Marlin I think I would go with either the 2 1/2 or an Aimpoint, with Tally Rings and bases you could have more that one sight and switch out as needed depending on the conditions! Its what I am doing with my Blaser, I got an Aimpoint for it, I have a 6 x 42 Leupold that works well even in the New England Woods!


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my concern with going 6x would be light transmission in low light situations. I would get the 4x.

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Originally Posted by readonly
my concern with going 6x would be light transmission in low light situations. I would get the 4x.


As Steelhead alluded.......You need to do some research before you say such a thing. What's it called......Exit pupil?

6x42 not a good low light scope? LOL.



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