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I have a CZ527 Kevlar Varmint currently at the 'smiths getting the barrel cut to 18", and it will be come my resident coyote/critter/truck gun when it gets done. I am currently looking at glass.

I would like to keep the cost under $200, well under if possible. Right now I am looking at natchez, and they have several options in my price range.


  • They still have some of the Nitrex TR One 3-9s. I have one of these in gloss on my 700, and its very nice glass. This was my Plan A. I am not sure I will find a better piece of glass for anywhere close to this amount

  • They also have some Sightron S1 3-9x40 with Duplex, HHR, and or MilDot reticles for about the same money. I have an older S1 on my muzzleloader. Its a decent scope, but doesnt seem nearly as clear and robust as the Nitrex. Has the S1 gotten better in recent years?

  • They have the Burris Fullfield II for just a little more than the Nitrex and Sightron. I have never had a Fullfield, but hear good things. Are they better than the the other options? How is the Ballistic Plex reticle for real world use?

  • For a little more, they have the Burris Fullfield Tactical 3-9x40. I like the idea of turrets, and the Ballistic Plex sems like a pretty good reticle for a hunting gun. I do not, however, want to put a huge, bulky scope on this handy little rifle. How are the turrets on the Fullfield Tactical? The ones they have on closeout are green, but if they are a nice scope, I can deal with that.



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Get another Nitrex, cant beat them for the $. The S1 Sightrons are short on eye relief

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Nikon Pro Staff 2-7x32 Shotgun Scope alot of scope for under
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I have never been impressed with the ProStaff line, and I have owned several.

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Id contact doug @ cameraland. He will set you up.

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I love my Nitrex TR1 and that is what is on my truck/ATV/loaner rifle. Very tough scope and great glass for the money. Bought a second one for my dad and he likes it to. Hard to beat for the $ in my opinion.

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Yeah, thats my gut. I am very impressed with the one I have on my 700. I am tempted to buy two at the price listed, and put one up for later.

Does anyone have any experience with the 3-10x50 Nitrex TR One?

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If the rifle is going to spend it's life in a vehicle, I would suggest getting the best 6x fixed power you can afford. Vibration is murder on fine mechanisms, and the fewer moving parts, the better.


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It seems I'm the odd man out. I would install a Tasco 3-12X or Tasco 4-16X. Tough as nails and I would bet the glass is going to be about as good as any $200 scope. This opinion is based on many side by side comparisons with scopes costing much more than $200.


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I am gonna pass on the fixed. This is going to be a coyote/small critter gun. When I call, I like low power, and a bit highter shooting longer range or prairie dogs. For a single use woods gun, i like fixed, just not this one.

As for the Tasco...no. just no.

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3-9x40 Redfield Revolution with Accu-range reticle. They run about $180 right now with the current rebate. I've got a few of them and they are solid enough for the money. No sweat to get the alternate aiming points to hit at longer ranges.


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FWIW...of the variables you listed I would definitely go with Burris. I might also suggest a look at the Weaver V series as it is in your price range.

I would take the Redfield over the SI or Nitrex 1.

I think for a truck gun a fixed 6 makes the most sense and at about $120 a Weaver K6 is about impossible to beat. Super little scopes guaranteed to surprise.

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Right now the sightrons on sale would tempt me an awful lot. The 6x big sky was $129 after rebate and the SI is $79. Other than that there are usually some decent used deals around. Seems I saw a buckmaster nikon in the classified recently for under $200 just the other day.

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SWFA has the sightron SII 3-9x42 Big sky on sale for 199.99. You pay 299.99 then get 100.00 factory rebate. Regular price is 450.00 Its a steal.. There's your huckleberry! Great glass--compare to elite 4200, VX3, Etc. Eye relief 3.8-4.0 in. I have one and love it.

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Originally Posted by Mohawk
"I love my Nitrex TR1 and that is what is on my truck/ATV/loaner rifle. Very tough scope".




Curious how you came to the conclusion that it is a very tough scope? How many rounds have you shot with it?

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Leupold Riflemen series 2-7 or 3-9.



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Originally Posted by AMRA
Nikon Pro Staff 2-7x32 Shotgun Scope alot of scope for under
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I'd go redfield over prostaff. I don't have a problem with Nikon, but I'd go buckmaster or monarch, and the redfield fits your budget better.


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good lord...we're talking about yugo's here when he can buy a cadillac on sale... The sightron SII Big sky is miles above these other models being discussed... not even close in the quality of scope.. I have burris ff2 BP, buckmasters, Elite 3200's,sightron sfII, etc. The Big Sky is in another league altogether. You pay ur money and make ur choices.

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Originally Posted by Formidilosus
Originally Posted by Mohawk
"I love my Nitrex TR1 and that is what is on my truck/ATV/loaner rifle. Very tough scope".




Curious how you came to the conclusion that it is a very tough scope? How many rounds have you shot with it?


I'd have to guess a couple hundred. Not on a real heavy kicker. The true test for me is it is nearly through its second year of living in a gun boot on an ATV in some of the rockiest rugged country you have ever seen. The county seat is a town called Rocksprings and the town got its name for a reason. A short ride on that ATV will loosen the fillings in your teeth. Other scopes have not survived well. When the rifle is not on the ranch it is behind the seat of the truck. It sees some very rough use. The rifle is a Stevens 200 with the 3x9 Nitrex in cheap weaver quad lock rings. My purpose for the rig was a tool to be worked hard and that you don't worry about getting beat up. Plus I can loan it to people like my brother in law who can tear up an anvil. So far so good and the quality of the glass is impressive to my eye.

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