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 02-16-2009, 05:33 PM | #1 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |  Need Scope Help
I picked up a Marlin 1895SS than I'm cleaning up and refinishing right now. I feel optimum range for my old eyes is around 100yds or so. I figure that big ol' bullet shoud be effective a lot farther than that, so I'm thinking of scoping it. First, I thought about a peepsight, but I think a scope will be better.
It would have to be stout to handle the recoil and it has to be reasonable in price.
What would you optics experts suggest? __________________
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| 02-16-2009, 07:07 PM | #2 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
My first immediate thought was a Leupold 3x9 VX II/III. You just can't go wrong with a Leupold and their lifetime warranty is excellent.
Having said that, we recently put a Bushnell Elite 3200 on a customer's pack in rifle that was also 3 x 9 and it was a nice scope. I liked it, and I think it's about $50 plus cheaper than the Leupold.
Bushnell's low end stuff doesn't ring my bells, but their Elite line is well made and seems to be durable.
I think the eye relief is probably a little better on the Leupold, I have exclusivley Leupold scopes on all my stuff so I definitely bias, but if price is a factor, check out the 3200 and see what you think....
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Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 02-16-2009, 07:28 PM | #3 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
Thanks J.D. I'll look into those. I've had some old Redfields that were excellent and I've been going with Nikon on newer stuff, but I think I want to keep this scope dead nuts simple. __________________
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| 02-16-2009, 09:40 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 112 |
I'm partial to Burris 3x9x40's and if it is a 45/70?
I shoot 405 gr FN Rem bullet (reloads) and 125yards is pretty good, beyond that you have to adjust elevation for a deer size kill a bit. Now the old trap door loads 100 is max and still has quite a loop in the trajectory arch. | |
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| 02-16-2009, 09:52 PM | #5 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
Yup, it's a 45/70 with a 22" barrel. __________________
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| 02-17-2009, 12:24 AM | #6 | Guest |
Id go with the bushnell elite 3200 i got one on my Remington and their really nice.... | | |
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| 02-17-2009, 01:12 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stafford, Virginia, The state of insanity. Posts: 14,049 |
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Id go with the bushnell elite 3200 i got one on my Remington and their really nice....
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I will second both Kill and Dillinger. You can't go wrong with either one. I wouldn't go for a 3-9 though I would go for something a little on the smaller side. say a 2-7 or 1.5-4 this is a short range gun 200 to 300 yards max. Might also look at Nikon's and Burris. Burris are some stout scopes as well. | |
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| 02-17-2009, 01:15 AM | #8 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
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Originally Posted by cpttango30
I will second both Kill and Dillinger. You can't go wrong with either one. I wouldn't go for a 3-9 though I would go for something a little on the smaller side. say a 2-7 or 1.5-4 this is a short range gun 200 to 300 yards max. Might also look at Nikon's and Burris. Burris are some stout scopes as well.
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CA357 is getting on in years my friend, he might need a little help for some "longer" shots.... 
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 02-17-2009, 02:47 AM | #9 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
J.D. Thanks, I think. 
I'm looking at 3-9x40's right now. The Burris Elite looks pretty darn good. What do you think of a 3-9x40 Nikon ProStaff in comparison?
I can get either one for cost at the shop, assuming they're in stock. __________________
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| 02-17-2009, 03:41 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stafford, Virginia, The state of insanity. Posts: 14,049 |
Well if he would get on the CA hippie bandwagon and smoke the dope his eyesight might not be as bad. Just kidding.
I just can't say go with a 3-9x40 I hate them scopes. Maybe look for a 4-12x40 or 42mm. | |
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