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For set it and forget it. thisI've wondered about that scope, based on the positive reviews of the 2-7x and 3-9x here. Have you used many of them, and on what rifles? I'm interested in what you've seen.
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Plus 3. For 400.00. I have 4.5x14’s in my two 330 Weatherby’s
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* Leupold M8 3x, long-tube Leupold M8 4x.
* Bausch & Lomb 4x scope.
* Don't laugh, but also consider a Weaver 3x or 4x micro-trac scope.
Reasons:
1) Plenty of magnification for big game hunting to 400+ yards.
You stated you rarely shoot long range, so likely your shot will be under 200 yards, which puts even more reasoning for these scope options.
2) Generous eye-relief (4 inches) for your 300 Weatherby.
Apply to money saved from your $400 scope budget, and buy the best 8x -10x binoculars you can afford. You will use them a WHOLE LOT more than your rifle scope on a hunt. Your eyes will thank you afterwards.
KISS method.
"Behavior accepted is behavior repeated."
"Strive to be underestimated."
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Those talking bad about the 300 wby probably never owned one. They are usually more powerful than you need. But they are impressive. Hasbeen I wonder how many of those owners routinely shoot 100 or more rounds in a day. I have found that the more I shoot, the better I shoot. Some folks are just naturals. mike r While I’m not particularly recoil sensitive, I don’t run out and shoot 100’s of rounds in my .300 Weatherby to “practice”. I have a .257 Roberts set up same LOP, same weight trigger pull, same scope height, reticle, etc that I shoot way more often. Shooting another scoped rifle hones skills of breathing control, sight picture, hold, etc. Saves unobtainium powder and expensive premium bullets along the way.
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For set it and forget it. thisI've wondered about that scope, based on the positive reviews of the 2-7x and 3-9x here. Have you used many of them, and on what rifles? I'm interested in what you've seen. Yes. 300 mags 7mm rem mag etc. Never an issue
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I’m more of a 2.5-10 fan. But not too many options In 400$ range.
The vx3i in 3.5-10 is next best thing for you.
Zero at 200 and you should be gold to go
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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