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Just bought a Tikka T3X Lite Compact 243 and want to get it set up for the grandkids that'll be growing up in our deer camp. The oldest is 10 now and plinking with a 22 and moving along well and the rest will be spaced out a few years apart. The 243 is intended to be in camp for many years to come for each young un and for a backup gun should anyone have problems.
I want a scope that makes it as easy as possible for the kids to use so I'm thinking longest possible eye relief, low variable or low fixed power, but I'm not sure on objective diameter.
I kind of think maybe the Leupold VX Freedom 2-7x33 might be a good choice? Maybe the Vortex Crossfire II that is of similar size?
What do you all suggest I look at?
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I have an old Leupold Vari-X II 3-9x40 on an M70 Featherweight, which is currently set up for Youth in a Mini-Carbine stock. Hasn’t seen any youth time yet, but seems to fit together well. I think a 2-7x33 would work as well. They are a little trimmer, but not much difference in weight compared to the 3-9. Field of View has never been an issue for me with a Leupold 3-9x40, but a 2-7 may be even a little better. I think you are making a good choice. I have never used a Vortex.
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I kind of think maybe the Leupold VX Freedom 2-7x33 might be a good choice? I've not looked at a Freedom, but do have a VX2 in 2-7 and like it very much. Just bought another VX2 in 3-9 today. Those 2-7s are small, simple, dependable, crisp and clear. It would be perfect for a youth gun.
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I kind of think maybe the Leupold VX Freedom 2-7x33 might be a good choice? I've not looked at a Freedom, but do have a VX2 in 2-7 and like it very much. Just bought another VX2 in 3-9 today. Those 2-7s are small, simple, dependable, crisp and clear. It would be perfect for a youth gun. Was also considering the DNZ Game Reaper as I use it on a couple of my hunting rifles and like it a lot, but wonder if it's a good choice for a youth gun. Anything else I should consider?
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I kind of think maybe the Leupold VX Freedom 2-7x33 might be a good choice? I've not looked at a Freedom, but do have a VX2 in 2-7 and like it very much. Just bought another VX2 in 3-9 today. Those 2-7s are small, simple, dependable, crisp and clear. It would be perfect for a youth gun. Was also considering the DNZ Game Reaper as I use it on a couple of my hunting rifles and like it a lot, but wonder if it's a good choice for a youth gun. Anything else I should consider? I use either TALLEY LWs or weaver style R&Bs. Never a problem with either.
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I’m not that well versed in Tikkas, I mostly have Model 70s and use Leupold dual dovetails on them. I have a set of Talley lightweights on a T-Bolt and Warne ringmounts on a couple of CZ 527s. I like both of those as well.
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My 9 year old son has a 7/08 Tikka compact with a 2-7 Leupy VX-1. It has the LR Duplex and he really likes it a lot as it offers great clarity and eye relief. I had him shoot at 200 yards the other day and even with 7X he was able to manage a 3” group. Not too bad for a kid his age.
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Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33 and Talley LWs it is!!!
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Don't overlook a Redfield Revolution, they have a very forgiving eye box with great eye relief.
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This. Light ,tough and SIMPLE. IMHO, new shooters should see a relaively wide veiw with a consistent sight picture. They need not be tripped up by having their scope set in the wrong power or even be bothered by such details. A 4x keeps things simple. Kids won't be taking shots at 300 yards plus . A 4x with a good reticle is plenty on a deer. Of the those currently available, I would get a Weaver Classic K4 x38 for a youth gun. One currently sits on my Ruger American .308 backup/loaner rifle and it is great little rig. The Weaver has a well designed reticle with a thin center section. I have taken Antelope out to 350 yards with that reticle with one shot using a .243 Ruger m77.
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I put a 2-7x33 redfield revolution on my sons Rem Model 7. I think that size scope is about perfect on a youth gun
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Another vote for a fixed power scope. Otherwise, with many kids, it will change power about 6 times a minute. Bruce
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Don't overlook a Redfield Revolution, they have a very forgiving eye box with great eye relief. That's right ...... I have one on a 22-250. I like it as much as my Leupolds.
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I kind of think maybe the Leupold VX Freedom 2-7x33 might be a good choice? Maybe the Vortex Crossfire II that is of similar size? I think Crossfires suck. I’d get the Freedom or a Fullfield II 2-7x35.
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Thanks all. I ordered the Leupold Freedom 2-7x33 and the Talley rings came in today!!
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