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The 3-9 Minox is very nice, I have two. I also like the Weaver Grand Slam Tactical for $219 also $30 rebate, Natchez link here
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Any of the Bushnell Elite's
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Proper scope selection completely evades me. I've paid decent money for some name brand scopes that have been junk. I also have a little no-name 4X scope that I bought on a whim for $40 at a dept. store several years ago that I've had on 3 or 4 rifles. It's surprisingly bright and clear and the focus can be dialed in as close as 10 yards, or so. I've been waiting for it to break for about 10 years but so far it refuses to do so. I've got it on a Kel-Tek SU16 right now. I've since bought a Redfield 2-7X33 to replace it, but it's dialed in tight at 100 yards and I hate to take it off.
Maybe it'll break this year.
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Sucks the cabelas euro scopes are gone. They were blowing them out for what 200ish -250ish. Other than that u could probably find a leupy vx2 in that price range
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I’ve seen too many Nikon scopes fail- both Prostaffs and Monarchs, to trust them.
Personally, I’d get a SS 6x, but if he can’t warm up to that idea, then a Burris FFII or Bushnell 4200, and no dialing, would be my next stop.
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Leupold VX1 3-9X40 brand new off ebay for $140. Buy ammo and shoot with the other $110.
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I had one of these that I let go with a rifle I sold - don't regret selling the rifle but wish I had kept the scope. A lot of scope for $170. https://www.opticsplanet.com/sightron-sii-3-9x42mm-riflescope-sii39x42.htmlAlso noticed this ad over at rimfirecentral,com If in fact it is a VX2 and not one of the earlier iterations this may be a pretty good buy. I do not know the seller and have no affiliation with him. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=194650Lots of options out there. edited to add - I know you said that he would not be dialing but the Sightrons I have owned (4) have always dialed perfectly, Leupolds not so much. drover
Last edited by drover; 11/18/17. Reason: add'l info
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My son is wanting to put a scope on his 308 and being fresh out of school doesn't want to spend more than $250. No turret twisting necessary. What are the suggestions?
I told him to just get a Fullfield II but there might be others worthy in this price range. I would take a look at Redfield Revolutions. My daughters M77UL in 257 Roberts wears one and it is very nice. https://www.amazon.com/Redfield-RF6...;sr=8-3&keywords=redfield+revolution
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My 3 to 9 vx2 in the classifieds would work fine. It's new and for your sons uses I am happy to ship to him for 250
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Is it possible to get the reticle in a 6x FWSF changed by anyone? I can't deal with all those lines for hunting..I like the German no. 4 ..Thanks for any help...
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Is it possible to get the reticle in a 6x FWSF changed by anyone? I can't deal with all those lines for hunting..I like the German no. 4 ..Thanks for any help... Welcome to the fire shehunter.
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I really like my Hawke Endurance 4-16 that Doug has on Black Friday special for just over 200. It is spot on and the glass is clear. So far, I have shot a 1/4-inch group at 300 yards with it and killed five deer in five shots. It has taken a few fairly good knocks, too. Time will tell, but first impressions have been favorable.
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My son is wanting to put a scope on his 308 and being fresh out of school doesn't want to spend more than $250. No turret twisting necessary. What are the suggestions?
I told him to just get a Fullfield II but there might be others worthy in this price range. I would take a look at Redfield Revolutions. My daughters M77UL in 257 Roberts wears one and it is very nice. https://www.amazon.com/Redfield-RF6...;sr=8-3&keywords=redfield+revolutionI have 4 Revolutions. I like them quite a bit. I really like the Accu-range reticle. I am pretty sure (based on specs) that they are a the same as Leupold Rifleman scopes.
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The Revolutions are about 2 ounces heavier than the comparable Leupold models. I think that is probably a good thing for durability's sake.
I've had two Revolutions so far, a 3-9x and a 2-7x, both of which are very very good for their price.
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The Revolutions are about 2 ounces heavier than the comparable Leupold models. I think that is probably a good thing for durability's sake.
I've had two Revolutions so far, a 3-9x and a 2-7x, both of which are very very good for their price. https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact-scopes/rifleman-3-9x40mmhttps://www.redfield.com/riflescopes/compare/If you look at Leupold Rifleman 3-9x40 and Redfield Revolution 3-9x40, the weight, length, etc are exactly the same.
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I've picked up some real nice featured Cabelas House Brand scopes as of late in that price range...
their durability, time will tell...
but their older stuff, I have a couple of, have held up were well even after seeing a lot of abuse, being cheaply purchased scopes... and better glass than they should have been considering what I paid for them...
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