smithman 10
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In the old days hunters put a 4 power scope on their rifles and called it good.
Well I just picked up a J. C. Higgins Model 50 in .30-06 at the local gun show and I need to put a scope on it. It has open sights on it but the old eyes need help. Looking at the old ads for the gun it originally came with just the open sights or a 2.5 power optic.
So I'm looking at all the options and my mind is overwhelmed with all the possible choices. 3-9, 4-16, 2-7, 6-12 - you name it, at prices from $40 to $1,000 and up.
I MAY use the rifle to hunt but I may also never do anything but punch a little paper at 100 yards at the range.
So how about a Weaver K 4X38 scope as my choice? I can get one for about $130. That's pretty cheap - reckon it's any good?
Well I just picked up a J. C. Higgins Model 50 in .30-06 at the local gun show and I need to put a scope on it. It has open sights on it but the old eyes need help. Looking at the old ads for the gun it originally came with just the open sights or a 2.5 power optic.
So I'm looking at all the options and my mind is overwhelmed with all the possible choices. 3-9, 4-16, 2-7, 6-12 - you name it, at prices from $40 to $1,000 and up.
I MAY use the rifle to hunt but I may also never do anything but punch a little paper at 100 yards at the range.
So how about a Weaver K 4X38 scope as my choice? I can get one for about $130. That's pretty cheap - reckon it's any good?