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Scope on a $400 budget
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07/26/13 11:59 AM
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im looking for a decent scope for a sig m400 for some low light conditions close encounters with hog. anyone have any ideas?
I'm a terrible shot but I follow up with a grenade!
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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07/26/13 12:25 PM
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Bob in TX
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I would take a look at the new Nikon Monarch 3 2.5-10x42. The Monarch's have always had excellent low light vision. I have shot a lot of hogs with just moon light using my different Monarch's (various phases too). With your THF Discount that should put it around $368.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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07/26/13 12:42 PM
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drewjunr
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I have had good luck with Simmons and Vortex since I am blind I am using the 6x20x 45 or 50? not exactly sure...but happend to catch them on sale for 1/2 price on closeout.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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07/26/13 01:51 PM
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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07/26/13 02:44 PM
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bkj
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Leupold VXR- 3x9x40 ! It has a 30 mm tube which grabs a ton of light and also great glass!! Tomball pawn has them for either 459.00 or 479.00. Well worth the money. Oh yeah it also has lighted reticle !
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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07/26/13 02:53 PM
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If low light is your major concern, then go up to a 50mm objective to gather maximum light. This Vortex Viper would be a good choice and is under $400. Make sure you get the correct height rings to make a setup like this work on that AR. http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-riflescopes-vpr-m-03p.html
Last edited by dkershen; 07/26/13 02:54 PM.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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07/26/13 03:00 PM
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Got a Vortex Viper 3.5-10x50 w/ plex LNIB no ring marks - $250
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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07/26/13 08:38 PM
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Vortex viper or diamondback
I went to cabelas to pick up the viper but they were out. After talking with the optics guy I got the diamondback with mils and love it! Out the door less than $200 and all the glass my .270 needs
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/01/13 02:28 PM
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Junebug
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The VXR is a sweet scope, had a 1.25x4 and just ordered one in 2x7. They gather a lot of light, shot pigs at night with no problem. Just ordered one from tacticalwholesalers.com for $404 plus shipping. The best deal I have found
Last edited by Junebug; 08/01/13 08:56 PM. Reason: Wrong company
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/01/13 02:37 PM
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x2 on VX-R or Vortex. I have the 3-9x50 CDS. Vortex is also excellent and a lot of scope for the money. I have a 6-24 vortex and its excellent. Also make sure you use a good mount. I prefer Larue but there are other good ones too.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/01/13 02:59 PM
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Lots of choices normally on the SWFA close out site. I picked up a sweet Minox 3x10 for WELL under your budget earlier this year.
Patience is the key
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/07/13 03:35 AM
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Humble pie
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Vortex viper or diamondback
Yukon to Samari comparison.
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End dog fighting.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/07/13 03:44 AM
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What about the leupold mark ar mod 1?
Last edited by Cleric; 08/07/13 03:44 AM.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/07/13 05:23 AM
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Archer Anthony
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Nikon and leupold cant go wrong with either one. But honestly there are many other good scopes out there especially on a 400 dollar budget
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/07/13 05:13 PM
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tgrghostrider
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There are those who read of what others have done, then there are those like me who do what others read about.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/07/13 09:27 PM
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wesbradshaw
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I would be looking for a used scope with a $400 budget get more bang for your buck
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/07/13 10:13 PM
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bass461
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What about the Weaver scopes at Natchez SS ? Seems like a lot for the $$
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/07/13 10:29 PM
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Surprised no one has mentioned a Zeiss Conquest yet.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/07/13 11:13 PM
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Surprised everyone is advising a 40-50mm obj. for close up hog shots! I'd go no bigger than 33mm obj. if not a 24mm.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/08/13 05:11 PM
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Antikythera76
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Nikon or Vortex definitely though I am partial to Nikon myself =)
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/08/13 08:26 PM
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nsmike
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The new Zeiss Terra and the new Nikon Monach 3 come in at 399.99 you should definately check them out.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/08/13 10:42 PM
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okstatefan
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I recently picked up a Leupold Mark AR with mount for around $350. I just checked and Optics Planet has them at that price. I went with a 3-9x40 because my current upper has an A2 front post. The 1-4 would really shadow the front sight, even at 4x. It isn't visible at 3x on the 3-9. It won't matter on the M400, so get whichever power meets your needs. The combo I got was almost perfect out of the box. Without bore-sighting and on a fresh install; it was a tad high and right at 50yds. It took less than a box of shells to get on target and a few rounds left for fun.
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Re: Scope on a $400 budget
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08/09/13 04:20 PM
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Going by your requirements, I'd suggest the Nikon 3x32 P223 with P-series mounts, if for an AR. I just put this setup on my truck gun for around $200 and that leaves you ammo money. Good, clear glass and it's short and light.
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