Posted: 3/31/2006 9:22:33 PM EDT
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I'm in the market for an optic for my 20" Varmint Death Machine. Ranges out to 700m, variable magnification to 10-15 (poor vision), price around $500 (broke), mounted on flattop, victims include 'yotes, fuzzy bunnies, and gophers. And praire dogs. And crows. I've been watching the EE and poring through the Optics forum, but perhaps I'm a little overwhelmed. Does anyone have recommendations for such an animal? TIA 
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I guess the answer is - it depends. Are you expecting to throw a 55 - 69gr .223 round 700 yards and hit a bunny? Back to the glass - I just purchased a lightly used Leupold 3.5x10x40 Mark 4 PR for under $500. They are out there - just be patient and have cash in hand. You could check out the SuperSniper www.riflescopes.com There's a 20x model for $299. That leaves you $200 for some quality rings / base. I'm slow to learn that with optics, you get what you pay for. In the words of Gackman, "I understand the need for instant gratification, but maybe you just need to save up for a while". Good luck and don't forget to post pictures of your 'yote slayer. |
I just got one of these click here and I love it. I put it on my Win 300 and it holds zero just fine I'm gonna get another one for my 24" AR soon
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It's fixed power, not a zoom, but I love my new SuperSniper 10x42... Of course, it's probably not great for 700m ranges, but I can't hit anything at that range with an AR, so, eh... If you want, I could let you check out the scope - I haven't mounted it yet - still waiting for my base and rings for my M1A. |
That would help alot. I was looking at the SS ones, but I'm pretty set on the variable rather than fixed. |
