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So the two 338 Win mag rifles I got at auction need scopes, thinking should I go 2-7, 3-9, 4-12, as it being a fairly flat shooter might benefit from a high power scope, and not fixed power.
What do most use?
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Something with enough eye relief to keep that sucker out of your eye I would think something with no more than 12 power on the top end.
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Three of the four I had wore 2-7x33's. One had a 1.5-5x20. A 4x or 6x fixed or 2.5-8x36 would be a great choice too. Can't fathom wanting more X's than a 3-9.
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I really like the trijicon 1-6 or 1-8 on a lead lobbying beast.
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Mine has a 3.5-10x40 currently. Before that it had a 2.5-8x36. Both have worked well for me.
I'd say the main factor in deciding would be what sort of terrain you hunt in. In open country you might want more magnification than in the timber.
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I’m a big 2-10 or 2.5-10 fan I do like my Nikon m tactical in 3-12. Not many scopes in that 3-12. Meopta has 3-15 as does tract. Vx6 has 2-12 Wide field of view is much more important to me than max zoom. Get into thick stuff, you’ll be glad you have that. Even though giant zoom now days it’s the hot ticket. Here is a man Silhouette on the nikon at 850 yards on 12 power. Zoom in and tell me if that’s not enough zoom and will you shoot that far? https://i.imgur.com/n8jcekt.jpg
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3.5-10x44 Zeiss Conquest works well on mine.
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Thanks for the feedback, not sure where athlon is sold up here, on my 375 H&H I use 1,5-5 so thought this rifle will be used more in the open I hope.
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I had a 2.5-8x36 Leupold on mine for almost 30 years. Recently switched to a 2-10x42 Tract Toric. I never felt handicapped with this power range even when shooting a caribou at 400 yards. Really like the lower power when hunting timber.
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Have a couple of those too.
"The 375HH is the greatest level of power you can get for the investment in recoil." (JJHack) 79s and losttrail, biggest waste of air.
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I've got an old 2-7 Redfield wideview on my 338.
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2.5 x 8 Leupold VX3, mainly for the field of view when hunting in the trees.
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2.5 x 8 Leupold VX3, mainly for the field of view when hunting in the trees.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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IDK what most use, but I put a 2-10 VX5HD on mine.
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I’ve got a 2.5-8 on one and a 6X with dotz on the other.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I’ve always had 3-9x40 on my .338’s but I’m thinking of getting another Athlon Helos 2-12 like Stick posted above. I put one on my Whelen and I really like it. I think it’s about perfect for my needs with a .338 in the dark jungle rainforests of the coastal PNW and SE Alaska.
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4.5x10 Leupold on mine. I know it ain’t worth a cshit, but I can’t hit anything anyway.
I do like Big Sticks scope, need to get one to try.
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Had a 2.5 - 10 B&L 4200 Elite on mine for many years but took a fall and bent the tube and had to remove it. Haven't decided on a replacement yet, but I'm leaning toward the Athlon Stick shows above. I have a couple lower models and I really like them. They are fairly compact and light for the range they exhibit... and the glass is excellent as are the controls....
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