At the moment I hadn't planned on it, but who knows what I'll do once I start shooting it.
Handgun Scope Recommendations
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xphunter
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This thread will explain more of the options you have:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=529721
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=529721
I was at my dealer's today and I came across an old Leupold Vari-X 2.5-8x scope, model number 47198. I played around with it a bit and I really liked it. This brings up two questions:
1. What are the differences between the old Vari-X and current VX-3 lines, and how to they compare to each other?
2. What would you say is a good price for an old scope like this? It was stuck up in the stockroom with no tag on it, so I don't know what he'd ask for it. I might be able to bargain with him on the price.
1. What are the differences between the old Vari-X and current VX-3 lines, and how to they compare to each other?
2. What would you say is a good price for an old scope like this? It was stuck up in the stockroom with no tag on it, so I don't know what he'd ask for it. I might be able to bargain with him on the price.
SharpsDressedMan
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Man, I must be in the minority, but for pistol shooting , a 2x or 4x are all I need. If I can see the target, I can hit it....more magnification just makes me look shakier. If I need a spotting scope, or need to glass an area, I use binoculars. These fixed, lower power scopes are less expensive, and have less to fail under harsh recoil. Anyone else less than enthused with variable power pistol scopes?
Fleetman
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I have a Contender with a .444 Marlin barrel (chambered by SSK more than 20 years ago) with a Burris 4x scope that has never failed me....approx 900 rounds through it in that time and without ports or muzzle brake.
You need to shop around. I have a busnell elite 3200 2-8x32 (great for rifle not so much for pistol) picked it up for $150. It's a good scope however I found the POI changed quite a bit when magnification was changed. I would go with a fixed 10x32 by any maker. the 32mm sits closer to the bore reducing parallax. Nothing significant is gained going to the 40mm.
I would get a scout scope made for handguns and scout rifles. They usually have infinite eye relief or upto 24"
scope choice has alot to do with intended use. There are some good optics forums out there. Opticstalk.com is one of them. I cant remember the other one I used to go to....
For scopes check optics planet, gunbroker, and ebay. Thats where the best deals seem to be.
I would get a scout scope made for handguns and scout rifles. They usually have infinite eye relief or upto 24"
scope choice has alot to do with intended use. There are some good optics forums out there. Opticstalk.com is one of them. I cant remember the other one I used to go to....
For scopes check optics planet, gunbroker, and ebay. Thats where the best deals seem to be.
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Wow there is alot of talk abot some pretty high magnification scopes here. I don't know how much experience the OP has with handgun scopes but a 8x and 10X wow that is alot. Off of a bench maybe and I kind of stress maybe. For a hunting situation even with shooting stix or the best tree branch mother nature has to offer that is way to much IMHO. My scope is a 2-6 and most of the time its set at 4X. 6X is way to much for most hunting applications to hold still enough no matter the rest.
He mentioned shooting at the range out to 400 yards. 10x is just about right 2-4 comes into play when hunting. Larger field of view for a moving target. Beside fixed 10x is the standard army scope for the 308 bolt action
xphunter
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If you practice with higher magnification scopes, it is not a big deal, since you are used to the smaller field of view, and understand the more critical eye relief.
Used to be I had either 4 or 5 Burris 3-12's LER's with the Ballistic Plex reticle.
Now since I use riflescopes on all of my specialty handguns, I only have one left.
Used to be I had either 4 or 5 Burris 3-12's LER's with the Ballistic Plex reticle.
Now since I use riflescopes on all of my specialty handguns, I only have one left.
CraigC
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Scope height has nothing to do with parallax. A 10x scope on anything but a target gun???
The Bushnell Elite series should not be confused with other Bushnell optics. This is the old Bausch & Lomb line and are VERY well reputed. Every bit as good as Leupold. IMHO, they should have kept the B&L name so folks wouldn't confuse them with the cheap stuff.
The Bushnell Elite series should not be confused with other Bushnell optics. This is the old Bausch & Lomb line and are VERY well reputed. Every bit as good as Leupold. IMHO, they should have kept the B&L name so folks wouldn't confuse them with the cheap stuff.
Harvey
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In addition to the suggestions above, you may want to consider the red-dot scopes. Although they are 1X magnification, they are quick as the devil in sight picture acquisition, and often used in handgun competition.
Oddly enough, Burris make one of the best: the Burris FastFire.
Oddly enough, Burris make one of the best: the Burris FastFire.
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