Cheap scope? (Stevens .30-06)

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Going to be picking up a Stevens 200 (.30-06) for this season, have a few questions though.

From what I gather, I'll need 2 Weaver #46 bases. As listed below, was thinking of getting a 40mm objective lens, so I guess medium height rings would probably work?

Was thinking a 3x9-40 would be a good choice but read some opinions on here that a fixed power might be the way to go (less playing around w/ the scope, more concentrating on what's going on, etc). Any opinions?

Finally, what's a good choice for an affordable (read: cheap) scope? Probably end up getting one used from the EE, but don't really know what to look for/what to stay away from.

Thanks in advance!
 
If you can find a good used Scopechief VI in 4 power for under a hundred bucks that would be a good scope for you. You can also buy a new Bushnell Banner 3X9 from Wally's at about $130 and it is a reasonable scope for the money.
 
burnt03 said:
Thanks 762.

On a similar note, are the weaver bases/detachable top rings ok? Have seen a few posts on "spend the extra money for leupold bases/rings", etc
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Weaver bases and good rings, like Burris Zs work fine. I use them on almost all my guns.

Weaver brand rings are OK, but can dent a scope tube if too tight. I avoid them.


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I wouldnt put the 3200 in the "cheap" category. They are a relatively high end scope for hunting purposes - definitely a cut above the run of the mill 125$ scope. Best bet is to buy a decent used scope, as SC and others suggest above - should be able to get something for about 100$
A fixed 4x is fine, unless you're planning some 400 y shots. Then you can pick up a cheap red dot and interchange depending upon hunting conditions. Medium rings are fine for this application - a 4x with have relatively small bell.
 
Another one for the Weaver K4 or K6. Have 2 K4's & one K6 (getting another). Good quality inexpensive scope - under $200. The Weaver rings work well. Inexpensive, simple, rock solid - they may leave a scope 'ring' (mark) . I find hunting(ie use) sometimes leaves a mark.

I have a Stevens in .243. If I was buying my first (only) deer/moose/bear/elk rig on a limited budget it would be the Stevens -30/06 - Weaver K6 in Weaver rings.

My thoughts - yours may differ.

Good luck, have fun

Lorne
 
Gunnutz said:
The Weaver rings work well. Inexpensive, simple, rock solid - they may leave a scope 'ring' (mark) . I find hunting(ie use) sometimes leaves a mark.
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Weaver rings were designed for use on the steel tubed Weaver scopes, so leaving a dent was pretty hard to do.

I use Leupold VXIIs and VXIIIs, which range from $400 to about $700 new. While I certainly don't mind honest usage marks on a scope, I do object to having an expensive scope with dents on it from a outdated ring. The Weavers are good rings and repeatable, but there are better ones out there that will work just as well and treat your scope better.



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SuperCub said:
Weaver rings were designed for use on the steel tubed Weaver scopes, so leaving a dent was pretty hard to do.

I use Leupold VXIIs and VXIIIs, which range from $400 to about $700 new. While I certainly don't mind honest usage marks on a scope, I do object to having an expensive scope with dents on it from a outdated ring. The Weavers are good rings and repeatable, but there are better ones out there that will work just as well and treat your scope better.



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Agreed, I find that the Burris Signature Zee rings with inserts to be one of the best inexpensive (not cheap ;) ) rings out there.
 
SC

Nice about your $ 400-700 Leupolds. Last look in my safe showed only 3 Leupold (which means I haven't got around to ordering the 2 new ones I have been planning on ) and the lowest number/price is a FXII (a 6X by the way which is obviously better than the K6 BUT the K6 compares nicely). Sure lots of people have more and more expensive ones. Have also owned and moved a few over the years as well , in the normal course of things. So i don't just buy cheap stuff and abuse it for fun. Plus I find if I treat inexpensive gear with the same respect I show expensive gear I'm usually further ahead.

Have used Weaver rings a good 50-60 % of the time (and thats what my current L's sit in) and to date have NEVER dented a scope. doubt if there is a more mechanically challenged guy out there. Didn't say there wasn't better (or better looking)or other rings out there . But I've heard a lot about how hard the Weavers are on scopes and my experience doesn't indicate that - your experience may be different. Typically any time I've put a dent in something its been my fault, not the product.

Anyhow as I said - Weaver rings ; simple, inexpensive, rock solid

And your experience/preference may be different
 
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