Posted: 1/27/2010 5:18:07 PM EDT
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My dad is looking for some options in optics for his Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, and I would like to help him, but this is totally outside of my knowledge-base.
He will probably need both rings as well as a scope, and he is looking for something that meets the following criteria: - light gathering - 4-10x magnification - a reticle that has several dots both for windage and elevation Price range depends on quality, but I think the target is going to be around $300. Any suggestions? Anything out there that fits this? |
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My dad is looking for some options in optics for his Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, and I would like to help him, but this is totally outside of my knowledge-base. He will probably need both rings as well as a scope, and he is looking for something that meets the following criteria: - light gathering - 4-10x magnification - a reticle that has several dots both for windage and elevation Price range depends on quality, but I think the target is going to be around $300. Any suggestions? Anything out there that fits this? I think it's safe to say you can get a pretty decent scope for $300 that will fit many applications but certainly not all. Scopes in that price range are all light gathering (a function of glass coatings) and most can be had with mil dots which is what I think you're saying. Be aware though that vendors frequently raise prices for scopes with other than a standard reticle. What is the application? Is your Dad a deer hunter, varmint, bench rest paper busting at 100 yrds etc), what caliber, ranges anticipated etc. These are all important considerations in buying a scope. These days a $100 scope is better than most anything costing several times that from just a few year ago. Because of manufacturing advancements and coatings I don't believe its nearly as important to spend heavily on a scope as it once was. There are lots of high dollar scopes out there and unless you can identify something special they do that's a must have, frankly a Leupold VX1 or Bushnell Elite 3200 (for example and only in MHO!) are pretty darn good $200 or lower scopes. Low recoil rifles such as .22's, .223's and .222's can be topped quite effectively with low dollar scopes. A scope will not improve rifleman skills and will not fix any systemic problems the trigger puller has. Rings and bases are very important. Don't scrimp on these. I use Leupold dual dovetails. Dont waste you money on cheapos. Hope that helps a little... |
| There are a lot of scopes in the $300 and under range that will fit the bill for what you are after. My recommendation would be the Burris FullField II with the Ballistic Plex reticle, or the Nikon Coyote Special with BDC reticle. Magnification for coyote hunting should be kept in the lower ranges, such as 3-9x, 2-7x, or 4-10x, and both of the scopes I just mentioned have excellent optical clarity and light gathering ability. Rings are easy to find - find the right height, find the right mount, and don't go cheap - your scope is only as good as the mount it's in. |
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You can get a set of Millet Angle Loc rings for about $30, and they're pretty good. Some Model 70s come with a base, some don't - you'll just have to see what your dad's has. If you need a base then pick up a Weaver rail; sometimes you can find them at Wal-Mart pretty cheap.
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