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Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope EdM #19011842 12/14/23
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Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope ruffedgrouse #19012007 12/14/23
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Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope alwaysoutdoors #19012009 12/14/23
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Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Blacktail53 #19012011 12/14/23
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Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope sidewinder72 #19012018 12/14/23
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Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Andy3 #19012770 12/14/23
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bugs4 Campfire Regular B Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 728 Central Penna.	Originally Posted by Andy3 My go to scope, that fills the OP's description, is the Leupold FX3 6x42. I have at least a dozen of them, most with the long range dot duplex reticle. Several of these guns get used year round, coyote calling, and it's a very rare occurrence that any of them require an adjustment. Most are mounted on a rail, with low Warne maxima rings. I've been running this combination for 20+ years, and have had 0 issues. Andy3 This is what you want. I also have several and they are by far the most useful scopes I have for on plain old 'Huntin' rifles"

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Shrike4 #19013430 12/14/23
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Hogwild7 Campfire Tracker H Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 5,016	I have a Vanguard in 300 Weatherby. Bought a.Vari-X 11 3x9 and used it for several years. Put it on my ML. and bought a VX3 3.5 x10 and mounted on it. It didn't last long before it started shifting around zero. VariX-2 failed on the.ML but was 20 years old. Bought a Trijicon 3x9 for the Weatherby. Shot it twice and bullets were close together but a foot low. Moved up 48 clicks but it only moved up half way. Moved up a bunch again shot twice and it was close on elevation moved up some more but suddenly 3" left. Scope failed on the 7th shot. Shot a box of shells moving it left and right. It moves 3 or 4 Inches up and down when adjusted left or right. Took it off to send back. Mounted a.Burris Fullfeild 2. Shot 2 times. It was low and left. Adjusted the clicks up and right. Shot twice it is right where I want it. Shot 3 more times to confirm. Nice tight group right where I want it. Scope cost 105 on Amazon. Adjusts as expected. decent view. Not as good as a Leupold or the Trijicon. But it works. Killed a nice buck first hunt with it. Hoping the Trijicon is repaired and will work for me. I love the glass and the illumination but 7 shots and fail is pathetic. I know the 300 Weatherby recoils more than some rifles but it isn't that bad and a decent scope should last a while on it.

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Blacktail53 #19015516 12/15/23
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Huntz Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 14,260 N.E.Wisconsin	Originally Posted by Blacktail53 Your description is that of the SWFA 3X9 Mill Quad. Super easy to use and the reticle is uncluttered and yet very useful... From his description of what he wants"We want low capped vertical and horizontal adjustments." Its all right to be white!! Stupidity left unattended will run rampant Don't argue with stupid people, They will drag you down to their level and then win by experience

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Shrike4 #19017996 12/16/23
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Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope ShaunRyan #19018011 12/16/23
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Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,089	Originally Posted by ShaunRyan I want a 10,000 HP engine that gets 50 mpg. Gubmint has had one that will do that burning water but they won't release it.

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Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Shrike4 #19018026 12/16/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,498 Paradise,Alaska	Such things are eaily realized,with wares that actually exist. Hint. Just saying.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope plumbum #19019173 12/16/23
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TeeBone Campfire Member T Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 429 Northern Virginia	Originally Posted by plumbum Originally Posted by TeeBone Scopes like this Schmidt & Bender 4x pop up frequently at online auctions and typically sell within your price range. Old school perhaps, but they still work. Need more pics please, that stock looks very nice. Sorry plumbum, I'm a little slow. It's a Heym commercial Mauser in 338-06 AI.

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Shrike4 #19019566 12/16/23
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sidewinder72 Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 974 Kansas	I would hate to loan that guy a gun to use. I probably would not recognize it when returned. Holy cow that is abuse royally.

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Blacktail53 #19019573 12/16/23
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338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,116 colorado	Originally Posted by Blacktail53 Your description is that of the SWFA 3X9 Mill Quad. Super easy to use and the reticle is uncluttered and yet very useful... Every hunter needs one of these for up to 300 yards and OP wants capped turrets Last edited by 338rcm; 12/16/23.

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope 338rcm #19019619 12/16/23
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FLGator Campfire Greenhorn F Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 71	SWFA 3-9 Milquad in mils is easily capable of steering bullets to three to four times this distance afield.

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope FLGator #19019700 12/16/23
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Journeyman Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,692	Originally Posted by FLGator SWFA 3-9 Milquad in mils is easily capable of steering bullets to three to four times this distance afield. Couldn't agree more. I'm 50% on 3-9 Accupoints, with one FANTASTC, and one dead on arrival out of the box... I'm 100% on SWFA 3-9 HD's; Four in use to-date and two more waiting on the sidelines...love them! You can no more tell someone how to do something you've never done, than you can come back from somewhere you've never been...

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Journeyman #19019713 12/16/23
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Journeyman Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,692	These two! Holding them back for rifles that deserve them! Last edited by Journeyman; 12/16/23. You can no more tell someone how to do something you've never done, than you can come back from somewhere you've never been...

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Journeyman #19019745 12/16/23
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Journeyman Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,692	To add: Trijicon's customer service/repair was stellar! Well beyond Leupold... You can no more tell someone how to do something you've never done, than you can come back from somewhere you've never been...

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope TeeBone #19019949 12/16/23
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plumbum Campfire Tracker P Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,578	Originally Posted by TeeBone Originally Posted by plumbum Originally Posted by TeeBone Scopes like this Schmidt & Bender 4x pop up frequently at online auctions and typically sell within your price range. Old school perhaps, but they still work. Need more pics please, that stock looks very nice. Sorry plumbum, I'm a little slow. It's a Heym commercial Mauser in 338-06 AI. Beautiful!

Re: A practical build like a tank reliable deer hunting scope Shrike4 #19025930 12/18/23
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Journeyman Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,692	Up for comments...none? You can no more tell someone how to do something you've never done, than you can come back from somewhere you've never been...

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