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 12-18-2011, 03:03 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 162 |  Whats a good scope
I got a 30-30 and deciding on getting a scope for it or stick with iron sight the dealer at my local turners said that if I get the scope a good scope is $300. Do you think its worth it or should I practice long range at about 200 yards max for medium size game like deer or wild hog | 
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| 12-18-2011, 03:09 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: , TX Posts: 1,119 |
I bought a used Weaver Grand Slam for $170 (IIRC) and I couldn't be happier.
http://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Grand-Slam-3-10X40-Mblk/dp/B0014VX164/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1R7HX6OIJHDJK&colid=5ZVUMZ1HYG6A
If your budget is set, check Nikon Buckmaster http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Buckmasters-3-9x40mm-Nikoplex-Matte/dp/B0007P4GXU/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1324181340&sr=1-7 or Prostaff http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Black-Matte-Riflescope/dp/B004MY5L9U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1324181340&sr=1-1 __________________
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| 12-18-2011, 03:12 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 162 |
Do you think the nicon would withstand the recoil | |
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| 12-19-2011, 05:19 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: , TX Posts: 1,119 |
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| 12-19-2011, 06:28 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 162 |
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Thanks but man I guess the money I was gonna spend a shotgun is gonna go on a scope either that or I should start practicing iron sight | |
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| 12-19-2011, 06:40 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Charles, Missouri Posts: 408 |
I would put a decent 4x32 or 2-7x32 on it. You do not have to spend $300 to get a good scope. The 30-30 is a mild recoiling rifle too. Look at a Nikon Prostaff or Redfield Revolution. __________________
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| 12-19-2011, 07:00 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, JOCO KS Posts: 1,358 |
Here's a few options.
Walmart has a Bushnell 4-12x40 that's typically in stock in sporting goods. They're about $68. I got a few a couple years back for $35 each and ran then on a .22, .223, .270, and 30-06. They all held perfect Zero for hundreds of rounds. Thousands in the 22 and 223 .
Leupold 3-9x40 vx-II should be about $200-300. Lifetime warranty.
Or, Midway USA has the Simmons Whitetail Classic 5-20x50 that's lifetime warranty for $109. It it too much scope for a 30-30, but its decent glass for a fair price. __________________
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| 12-19-2011, 07:14 PM | #8 | Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lake Havasu, Arizona Posts: 2,642 Liked 2 Times on 1 Posts
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| 12-19-2011, 07:19 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 162 |
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Here's a few options.
Walmart has a Bushnell 4-12x40 that's typically in stock in sporting goods. They're about $68. I got a few a couple years back for $35 each and ran then on a .22, .223, .270, and 30-06. They all held perfect Zero for hundreds of rounds. Thousands in the 22 and 223 .
Leupold 3-9x40 vx-II should be about $200-300. Lifetime warranty.
Or, Midway USA has the Simmons Whitetail Classic 5-20x50 that's lifetime warranty for $109. It it too much scope for a 30-30, but its decent glass for a fair price.
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You really think a cheap scope will keep its zero on a 30-30 | |
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| 12-19-2011, 07:52 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: , TX Posts: 1,119 |
If I am looking for myself and only have $200, I would buy the Nikon BuckMaster based on countless endorsements/reviews from people here whose opinions I respect. 
My brother-in-law have the cheaper Nikon ProStaff in his .308 and they work very well too. He did pay more than $200 for his ProStaff (after tax) locally.
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