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After ordering a new Leupold VX-2 2-7x33mm CDS this morning thinking I was done when a Kahles 2-7x33 with TDS appeared in the classifieds this afternoon. I always liked the Kahles TDS and did not hesitate so now that be my .243 scope.
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Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40 with T2 turrets. I've ran it out to 800yds, it does great.
Yup, great combo - the older version of the Mark AR aka Mark 2 has been perfect for this .243! Specs on this build?!
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Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40 with T2 turrets. I've ran it out to 800yds, it does great.
Yup, great combo - the older version of the Mark AR aka Mark 2 has been perfect for this .243! Specs on this build?! 243Win Borden Alpine short action, Cerakoted Graphite Black Lilja #3 contour, fluted & finished @ 23", 1-9 twist Shilen stainless trigger .312 Kampfeld lug McMillan Classic Edge stock, Zolatone painted Lilith Charcoal 1" Pachmayr Decelerator @ 13.5 LOP PTG Aluminum Oberndorf bottom metal - Graphite Black Cerakoted Borden/Talley Lwt rings/bases Weight all up is 7 lbs 4ozs. Built and all work done by Karl Feldkamp @ Kampfeld Customs
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Well unless you feel the need for more magnification which in a sporter type rifle I have found 9x to be a good all around scope. You are going to have a hard time beating the 11.5 oz your kaspa weighed. Remember extra magnification is a diminishing return. Theoretically at 600 yds 12x makes your target appear to be 50 yds away. At 9x it appears to be 65 yds away.not a lot of difference. At 15 x it will appear as o be 40 yds. Anyway if your kaspa suits you I'd just use it. If not a leupold would be fine and on a budget the weaver k6 classic I like. With light weight rings and a really light scope of around 9 oz you might save 4-5 oz.. I might also consider one of. Dougs minor close uts for $99 I don't have a rifle scope but have bought 2 Mnox binocs and a spotter and have been very happy .
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Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40 with T2 turrets. I've ran it out to 800yds, it does great.
Yup, great combo - the older version of the Mark AR aka Mark 2 has been perfect for this .243! Specs on this build?! 243Win Borden Alpine short action, Cerakoted Graphite Black Lilja #3 contour, fluted & finished @ 23", 1-9 twist Shilen stainless trigger .312 Kampfeld lug McMillan Classic Edge stock, Zolatone painted Lilith Charcoal 1" Pachmayr Decelerator @ 13.5 LOP PTG Aluminum Oberndorf bottom metal - Graphite Black Cerakoted Borden/Talley Lwt rings/bases Weight all up is 7 lbs 4ozs. Built and all work done by Karl Feldkamp @ Kampfeld Customs I love that little rifle Frank.
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Farting around with a new to me SWFA SS 3-9MQ I'm telling ya, you are going to like it!
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Not much to not like with that one!
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I started out with a new VX-2 3-9 on my Hawkeye All Weather, but got suspicious of it while working up loads. Replaced it with the Bushy Trophy XLT 4-12 AO off my airgun. Still not sure what the issue was. The 3-9 is going on an FN .270 soon, which ought to settle that question.
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Farting around with a new to me SWFA SS 3-9MQ Link? I am looking for new glass. Sucks that its all black.
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I started out with a new VX-2 3-9 on my Hawkeye All Weather, but got suspicious of it while working up loads. Replaced it with the Bushy Trophy XLT 4-12 AO off my airgun. Still not sure what the issue was. The 3-9 is going on an FN .270 soon, which ought to settle that question. springer airgun? ive gone all the way up to R1 and now i'm all the way back down to R7/HW30.
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Yeah that'll lighten 'er up real good.
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Yeah that'll lighten 'er up real good. Hah! I missed the part about "light", and jumped straight to the part about what I use on my .243
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Thanks for not taking offense Jordan. None was meant.
I have a 6x40 Burris I can't learn to dislike. Tidy little thing. Nice #4 reticle and all but I am searching for an excuse to try a Tract these days.
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Older Browning A Bolt that I re chambered to .243 AI shooting 87 grain V-Max's is UGLY on coyotes...I like UGLY!!
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