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#2206635 - 05/16/08 08:33 PM

Which Scope?

Bruzer
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If you had a full stocked (mannlicher) Mark X (mauser) with Exhibition Grade Bastogne Walnut and a 20" barrel (not square bridge) chambered in 9.3 x 62 which mounts and scope would you go with?

I was thinking about Leupold 2 piece mounts and a European Leupold 1.25-4 20mm but wanted some other opinions. I will be using this rifle hopefully for plains game,Moose,Hogs and Deer.

Thanks,

Robert

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#2206864 - 05/17/08 04:39 AM

Re: Which Scope? [Re: Bruzer]

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I think you're right on with the scope you're considering.
I'm a fixed power guy, and would go with a straight Leupold 4x or 6x, but that low powered variable you mention would be great. Is the scope you're considering a 1" tube or a 30mm tube? I prefer 1" tubes because I think they look better on a fine rifle, as you have.

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#2207439 - 05/17/08 11:52 AM

Re: Which Scope? [Re: Bruzer]

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Bruz,

I, too, own a Interarms Mk-X mannlicher in 9.3x62. I have a Leuplold 3x-9x w/German #1 reticle. Only because I put it on there when I built the gun to work up loads with. But eventually, mine will wear Leupold 3x w/German #4a. (Or as Leupld calls it: European post & crosshair.)

If you are like most of the others hanging around here, you likely have other rifles for longer range work. Thus, a 3x is more than adequate. $\:\)$

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#2207460 - 05/17/08 12:23 PM

Re: Which Scope? [Re: Grasshopper]

EZEARL
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I'm thinking of one of three. A 2.5x El paso Weaver w/std dplx,a 4x El Paso Weaver w/post and crosshair,or a 4.75x40 Weaver GS w/std dplx. Definitely seems your in the right power range for what you'll be hunting.

til later

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#2210312 - 05/19/08 10:38 AM

Re: Which Scope? [Re: EZEARL]

Bruzer
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will post some pics when I get it completed.

Bruz

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#2210393 - 05/19/08 11:30 AM

Re: Which Scope? [Re: Bruzer]

VAnimrod
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Bruzer;

PM me.... I might have a couple suggestions and scopes that might fit the bill......

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#2210406 - 05/19/08 11:35 AM

Re: Which Scope? [Re: VAnimrod]

EZEARL
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Hey Bruzer,sorry,the 3 scopes I mentioned are the ones I'm considering for my 20"bbl Mauser in 9.3x62. Just wanted to give you an idea on what others might use.

til later

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#2212556 - 05/20/08 01:03 PM

Re: Which Scope? [Re: EZEARL]

Blueprinted
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3x9 Leupold fits most bills.If you have irons, I would go with Talley QDs.

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