First hunt ever in October! Scope questions...
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Congrats, on getting drawn ! I wish you the best of luck on deer, too......
FWIW - you can get the best bang for your buck ( ), for just about any scope, by purchasing from an online/discount optics dealer.
I can heartily recommend www.swfa.com as good folks to deal with, that seem to have just about the lowest prices available on both new & used (many used scopes carry a lifetime warranty) scopes.
You can purchase from them in confidence - and keep a weekly eye on the swfa home page for heavily-discounted weekly "specials".
A few years ago, I was able to buy a pair of new Weaver variables for $150 each, and a new $750 Trijicon Safari scope for $399 that was "on special" - so I treated myself to the Trijicon that Christmas.
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Congrats, on getting drawn ! I wish you the best of luck on deer, too......
FWIW - you can get the best bang for your buck (
), for just about any scope, by purchasing from an online/discount optics dealer.I can heartily recommend www.swfa.com as good folks to deal with, that seem to have just about the lowest prices available on both new & used (many used scopes carry a lifetime warranty) scopes.
You can purchase from them in confidence - and keep a weekly eye on the swfa home page for heavily-discounted weekly "specials".
A few years ago, I was able to buy a pair of new Weaver variables for $150 each, and a new $750 Trijicon Safari scope for $399 that was "on special" - so I treated myself to the Trijicon that Christmas.
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g.willikers
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If you're going to be primarily using the setup for targets, then higher power is useful, for those small x rings.
Out in the field, it limits the angle of view and interferes with getting a second shot on a moving target.
Something to consider if you would ever need subsequent shots on a wounded and spooked animal.
A scope with tunnel vision is a hindrance.
A four power or so is probably plenty at acceptable distances for humane shots on the game mentioned.
If it's possible, check clarity and angle of view of the scope before buying one.
Out in the field, it limits the angle of view and interferes with getting a second shot on a moving target.
Something to consider if you would ever need subsequent shots on a wounded and spooked animal.
A scope with tunnel vision is a hindrance.
A four power or so is probably plenty at acceptable distances for humane shots on the game mentioned.
If it's possible, check clarity and angle of view of the scope before buying one.
I prefer the 2-7s. A little lighter, and 9x is way more than you need until you pass 700 yards or so.
The Burris 2-7E1 or 2-7FFll are quality scopes, great glass, forever warranty and they have one of the fastest turnarounds for customer service. Not that you will need it, but you might want to change turrets or something, or drop it down a canyon, and need a quick repair.
The Burris 2-7E1 or 2-7FFll are quality scopes, great glass, forever warranty and they have one of the fastest turnarounds for customer service. Not that you will need it, but you might want to change turrets or something, or drop it down a canyon, and need a quick repair.
fatwhiteboy
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Nikon Buckmaster 3-9X40