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 Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
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01/01/14 04:07 PM
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R. Johnson
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My youngest son got a Tikka T3 .30-06 for his birthday in October. We put a scope on it but he wants better glass. He is looking for something bigger than 3-9 and also wants an objective bigger than 40. He is looking at maybe Zeiss, Leupold, Nikon, Burris ??? Something like that. He will be shooting 125-400 yards most of the time and mainly whitetails. What do y'all think?? Best glass for the $$$????
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Re: Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
[Re: R. Johnson]
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01/01/14 06:39 PM
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arandy
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I just bought one of the new Ziess Terra scopes in 4-12 and it does not compare favorably with my Leupold scopes. I also had a bad recent experience with a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14, so I would recommend either a VX2or VX3 in Leupold. They have performed better and longer than all others I have tried. But I never have used a Burris so can't say anything but I know people who have them and like the Burris scopes.
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Re: Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
[Re: R. Johnson]
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01/01/14 07:12 PM
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nsmike
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We just did this http://www.texashuntingforum.com/forum/u...ing#Post4828681arandy I have a Zeiss Terra in 2X7 it's marginally better than a Leupold VXII it's not as good as a VXIII but then it costs less. They are close enough for a gentleman's disagreement. The old Zeiss Conquests are better than the VXIII and can still be found under $600.
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Re: Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
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01/01/14 07:45 PM
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Re: Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
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01/05/14 03:13 AM
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that's the one I was thinking too
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Re: Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
[Re: R. Johnson]
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01/05/14 03:19 AM
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Re: Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
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01/05/14 04:00 AM
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dawaba
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My Tikka and tang Ruger .30-06 rifles both wear Zeiss Conquest 3-9 scopes. I think the Conquest 3-9 on the .30-06 is damn-near perfect.
No need to go bigger optically, in my view. That said, Conquests do come in larger versions.......
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Re: Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
[Re: R. Johnson]
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01/06/14 11:44 AM
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rambilt
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I'm satisfied with a Nikon Prostaff. Good scope for the money I thought. All of my rifles have a Nikon Prostaff on them except for one Savage Model 10 with a Bushnell Elite 3-9-40. I've only hunted once and do most of my shooting in a shooting range. Can't afford the Zeiss or Vortex kind I'm pretty sure they are good scopes.
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Re: Best scope for .30-06 for under $600
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01/12/14 02:22 AM
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Texmel
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See post above for my experience with Nikon 3x9x50 BDC Scope on last trip to lease. It was on 30-06 and been fine for 2.5 yrs but died on me at break of daylight. Hope it was a fluke since I have its brother on my 270. For me, gotta see how Nikon handles this and if it happens again.
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