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8/17/2026 2:27:27 AM EDT
I have a Thompson Center Contender, in .35 Remington, with a scope mount, and no scope, so it's not doing much for me now.

I'm thinking:

A low power VO, 1ish to 6x, should be plenty plus for the range of a .35 Remington.

Red dot center - makes it much more useful in low light.

Will have a full TC rifle stock, so I don't need a pistol or red dot eye relief.

Something that I can mount low bore axis and get me all lined up for the recoil.  I know .35 Rem isn't .458 Win Mag, but it's not .223 either.  

Cost - sub 300 bucks - this won't be a defensive gun of course, a range gun, maybe shoot a hog if I had the chance, but not taking it on a high dollar hunt.

I really don' like Primary Arms stuff, so not going that route.

Suggestions?

Thanks,
8/28/2026 12:50:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MS556][Edited] [#1]
An illuminated dot low power variable under $300 is likely a challenge if you want decent glass.  Maybe go to the equipment exchange here and look for an older Leupold 1.5-4x 20 with Firedot reticle.  (VX Freedom or VX-R Patrol) .  4x is plenty with the .35 Rem.

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