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I have a Vortex Diamondback 3.5-10x50 on my 270 and I love it, but wish I’d gone with the 3.5-10x40 because of the weight
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Looking for a scope recommendation.
My son bought a Remington 700 in 30-06.
He wants a VORTEX scope. so please, only recommendations on the Vortex scopes.
He is using it for hunting whitetail in the east.
He will be going to college in Wyoming and plans to use it to hunt elk, mule deer, pronghorn or whitetail or whatever he can get a tag/draw for.
Looking for what variable power scope Vortex offers that would fit his needs. I do not hunt out west that is why I am asking for suggestions.
This is my Christmas present to him so I'm not looking for the most expensive scope they offer, just a good all round scope that will do the job for what is described above.
Thanks Tell him to get over it. Get a Leupold FX-3 6x42.
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Since you are combining east/west, a variable is good. My wife and I both have 2.5 to 8 on our rifles and hunt whitetails in NH and have been west for Antelope/Mule Deer twice. Longest shot was 300 yards, with teh scope at 8, it was fine.
So ask yourself, what is the range he will go to. Go past 300 yards, you might want more magnification.
I was thumping prairie dogs at 200 with mine, this past October we also took 6 animals between us (2 Mulies, 2 buck antelope, 2 doe antelope), shots where from 100 to 260 8x worked fine and we just dial back to 2.5 when hunting in NH where 100 yards is a LONG shot.
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Vortex has a wide range of quality and price. If it’s a Vortex he wants, get him the best 2-8x or 3-9x that is in your price range. After all, it is a gift at his request. Don’t buy a kid a Dodge when he really wants a Ford! There is lots of better glass out there so let him figure that out on his own. I’m sure his buddies have a Vortex or he read that it’s the best somewhere else. Make it a great Christmas gift! Happy Trails
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He is strongly leaning towards the Vortex.
Robster If you can get him off that idea, then talk to Doug at cameralandny about 3-9x42 and/or 6x42 Meopta deals.
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He is strongly leaning towards the Vortex.
Robster If you can get him off that idea, then talk to Doug at cameralandny about 3-9x42 and/or 6x42 Meopta deals. Winner winner, chicken dinner.
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I have a vortex diamondback 4-12 and it is a good scope for what i do/light kicking rifle. I also have Nikon and Leupold and there is less eye relief on the vortex than the other 2. If he is shooter a heavy kicking gun that may play into his decision and he'll want to check out the eye relief.
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He is strongly leaning towards the Vortex.
Robster If you can get him off that idea, then talk to Doug at cameralandny about 3-9x42 and/or 6x42 Meopta deals. THISX10
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He is strongly leaning towards the Vortex.
Robster If you can get him off that idea, then talk to Doug at cameralandny about 3-9x42 and/or 6x42 Meopta deals. THISX10 Right!
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Diamondback 3-9x40 if you must choose Vortex, personally, I'd go vs freedom.
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He is strongly leaning towards the Vortex.
Robster If you can get him off that idea, then talk to Doug at cameralandny about 3-9x42 and/or 6x42 Meopta deals. THISX10 Right! This all the way.
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