riflescope
I need to get some good advice on a compact scope for a Ruger 1 chambered for 6.5mm Creedmoor. Would the Leupold VXII 2-7x33 give me enough light and magnification? I shoot most deer at dusk and less than 300 yards. Are the compact Burris and Sightron scopes quality scopes? I don't prefer any certain brand. I just need some good advice on a one-time purchase under $300.00. I prefer a compact scope to keep such a nice looking gun from looking bulky.I have heard contradictory reviews on riflescopes and this makes my decision difficult. Maybe one of the pros can advise me.Thanks
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I have a rifle scope from a company Abercrombie & Fitch. Its never been used still in the box. On the box it has: Abercrombie & Fitch
wide angle,trajectory compensator, duplex reticule,waterproof.
Its a wide angle model 200, 2.5 to 8 variable power D=40.
I would like to know if anyone knows anything more about this, when it might have been made an what the price value may be, if it might be old or if they still make it or anything.
thanks for anything anyone may know. [:)]
have a nice day
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The basic rule of scopes is you get what you pay for. If you can get a VXII for under 300 it will meet your criteria. Always look through as many types as you can. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by badsbsnf81
The basic rule of scopes is you get what you pay for. If you can get a VXII for under 300 it will meet your criteria. Always look through as many types as you can.
100% correct. but with that 6.5 creedmore, why don't you let it stretch it legs and try
400 to 500 yrd shots. You're the first person I know that uses it for hunting, it is the best I've seen for 1000 yard paper work. Bob0 -
Gotta agree with Bob,and Babun as well. The Creedmore should do the trick on deer at any range but will really shine out therepast 300. The 6.5's are notoriously slippery, and the 140's and 120's both buck the wind really well for caliber. Great ballistic co-efficient in almost any weight. There are also now a ton more options for long distance projectiles as there are a number of great 6.5 rounds outside the 'Ol Swede and a few other somewhat more arcane, mostly military rounds...i.e., plenty of bullet selection for the handloader. As far as optics, both mentioned, if available in your price range, would do nicely. Sightron makes NO junk in my experience, and Leupold...just stay away from the rifleman series and your fine. I would mention here that if 300 IS in the realm of possibilities, I would want slightly higher magnification than the 2-7 offers, and perhaps a slightly larger objective lens than that as well. Millett has a lit tactical 4-16 x 50 for $300 on Midway ... I have a lit fixed 10x on a tactical 300 Win mag and it has held up well and passes the box test. I am not about to torture test it as I bought all the scope I could afford and can't just throw another on there if I F it up. Having said that it has seen lot's of 0 degree days and a few 90 plusers and hasn't gone dead yet! Your results may differ! Up in the $500 range there are the counter Snipers...front focal plane and a few other gizmo's. As mentioned, the more you spend, the better the results generally. Best I've ever seen? Zeiss Hensoldt 6-24x 72...Awesome (though hard to master) reticle, inspiring light transmission...beyond anything I have ever seen! 0 -
He said he shoots most deer at less than 300yards but not that it was necessarily by choice. He just may not have a clear shot beyond that distance where he hunts.
If that is the case, then you're on the right track with the scopes you're looking at. I have a Burris and it is my FAVORITE scope. It's also a Black Diamond though, which I picked up for slightly above your target price range. (actually $412.02 after tax) I probably wouldn't hesitate to try another smaller Burris scope myself. I've never met a Leupold I didn't like either.
There's a lot of distance between 0 and 300 yds though. If your shots are falling more towards the outer range of that distance, I'd recommend something with more magnification. Maybe a 4X-12X or a 6X-16X or something like that to make it easier to see the deer you're shooting at. With a 6.5, you might as well get a scope that lets you see up close and personal, cuz wherever you aim is where it's gonna hit but you can't shoot any better than you can see.
If your shots are more on the closer side of that 300yd distance, I'd recommend a 3X-9X or maybe a 4X-10X
Shooting at dusk, you're gonna want a scope that lets in a lot of light. For that, I'd suggest a minimum 40mm objective and get a 30mm tube instead of the standard 1" if you can find one. Trust me! That Black Diamond of mine has a 30mm tube with a 50mm objective and I swear it's brighter inside the scope than it actually is outside. That's a VERY good thing to have at dusk.
As mentioned before, your choice of caliber certainly is effective to much further range than you're typically shooting so if you can get clear shots, don't rule them out. But then you're going to need a magnification level to match whatever distance you're shooting...
Good luck! I hope I've helped. And let us know what you end up going with.0 -
Nikon Buckmaster or Prostaff. Best value in a quality scope out there. 0 -
If you really want a compact, you can pickup a used Burris 4-12 compact in that price range. You can get a used 3-9 leupold compact for around $200. Both carry a lifetime warranty. So buying used will save you some bucks. 0
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