I'm looking to put a low power variable on my deer rifle. Here in the woods of PA high magnification isn't what I'm after, thinking of something like a 1-10. Currently have a 4-16 on it and that's way more scope than I want or need. That said, all the ones I have seen have the utterly useless to me BDC reticle, which are pricey and cluttered. Does anyone make a fairly simple scop in the 6,8,or 10x range?
Low power scope recommendations
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I mounted a Leupold 2X10 on friends rifle this year and liked it a lot. I was never much on scopes that use batteries but that firedot reticle really helped my old eyes.
Loudenboomer
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For medium ranges in and out of the woods a Leupold VXIII 1.5-5 has been a favorite and very useful scope.
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I went to a Leupold fixed 6x, and I love it!
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Illumination really makes a lot of sense on a hunting scope if your buying new.
Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6 X 42. Amazing scope.
Whats your longest shot going to be there? Do you take running shots?
Leupold 3-9x 40mm Freedoms are a decent bang for the buck. Used one for Deer shot from 130 to 200 yards no issues. Very clean simple duplex reticle but many to choose from. And the Magnetic lens caps are pretty nice.
They are very light weight.
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I have more expensive scopes but for hunting Deer you really don't need anything more. Could go less power too. VX-Freedom 2-7x33 Rimfire MOA
I put three of the 3-9x on three 450 Bushmaster bolts and so far in 3-4 years they all work fine and 6 of 6 shots = 6 dead bucks 70 to 200 yards. They handle the recoil too.
What are you hunting with? What Caliber?
Thanks guys, but I am definitely looking for 1x or at the most 2x to 6,8, or 10x top. Shots in the forest here tend to be from maybe 150yds in to "fix bayonets" range (certainly more to the latter). Shooting a CZ in 6.5x55, so yes, the rifle will reach further, but the conditions will not. And if I was looking to go on a hunt where more extended distances are possible, I'd drop one of my higher power scopes back on for that trip.
Sig makes an awesome LPVO. I personally have the 1x6 and LOVE the reticle in it, I would not use this mount (included) on a bolt gun but you could always use standard 30mm rings. It is stout! Not the lightest scope on the market but with a NO BS warranty it's worth every penny ; )
Edit: They also come in 4x, 8x and 10x
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Dan
Edit: They also come in 4x, 8x and 10x
Sig Sauer Tango MSR Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 1-6x 24mm 1/2 MOA
The Sig Sauer Tango MSR rifle scope features a high performance, 6x optical system with low dispersion glass. The integrated throw lever allows for...
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Thanks for the recommendation Dan, that's the sort of thing, I'm looking for, except for it having a bdc reticle, though that is one of the least obnoxious of that style reticle so I will keep it in mindSig makes an awesome LPVO. I personally have the 1x6 and LOVE the reticle in it, I would not use this mount (included) on a bolt gun but you could always use standard 30mm rings. It is stout! Not the lightest scope on the market but with a NO BS warranty it's worth every penny ; )
Edit: They also come in 4x, 8x and 10x
DanSig Sauer Tango MSR Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 1-6x 24mm 1/2 MOA
The Sig Sauer Tango MSR rifle scope features a high performance, 6x optical system with low dispersion glass. The integrated throw lever allows for...
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I used one for years, very good choice. Get heavy crosshairs
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For calling coyotes everywhere I use Leupold VX-2's and 3's in 1-4 or 1.5-5, a couple of Leupold Freedoms in 1.5-4, a number of 1.5-6x42's by various makers and a couple Athlon 2-12x42s . Deer hunting it is Weaver V-3's and Leupold 1-4x20's (still hunting and tracking)
I do have a couple oddballs that get some time killing coyotes a B&L Balvar 8 (kind of a stunt to prove a point) but it works well and I could live with it full time) and a Leupold 2-7 compact on my little Vixen.
I do have a couple oddballs that get some time killing coyotes a B&L Balvar 8 (kind of a stunt to prove a point) but it works well and I could live with it full time) and a Leupold 2-7 compact on my little Vixen.
These are great scopes in woods. Lots of dark woods on Continental Europe where deer and boar are the quarry and these are really popular for good reason.
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