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He all, Im looking for a fixed power scope to put on my 270 win. Something around 6X similar to what SWFA does down in the states but i cant seem to find anything like this in canada. Does anyone know a model similar to this available in canada?

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Do not turn your nose up at the older Leupolds either - the M8-6x. They were made with two different size objectives - larger one was 42mm, smaller one was 38mm (?) I have two of the 38 mm M8-6x. One lives now on my 338 Win Mag. I have no complaints about them at all.
 
Not sure that I understand? Is there a problem with Leupold friction adjustments? I guess maybe I am too old to change - I "sight in" the scope so group is where I want it, and then never touch the turret adjustments again - might when I check it to make sure it is still holding, but I have at least one rifle that has worn the same Leupold scope for 15 years, and I do not recall ever having to "re-adjust" it when checking the "sighting in".

I understand from a younger friend that many modern shooters do turn scope turrets - sometimes for each shot - so perhaps "clicks" become more important for them? Otherwise, I can not say that I have ever had a "problem" with friction adjustments...

EDIT: Whoops - I lied - I do not have it - I had it - sold it not too long ago. Ruger No. 1 in 7x57. The scope was either M8-4x or M8-6x - do not remember which it was. Very reliable - took many white-tail and mule deer with it. So far as I know, it is at work in coulees in Southern Sask. these days...
 
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I geuss the click system is more precise. I never mentioned earlier but we will be hunting coyotes at various ranges so exposed turrets is a critical feature. This is why i referenced the SWFA scope for the price... wow. I like the idea of fixed power to because less moving parts = cost down and durable. I checked the fx-3 mentioned above for the price its at i would probably prefer a diamondback tactical either 4-12 or 4-16. I know the 4-12 is SFP (not a fan of this) but at 369$ does any one have any experience with it?

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Potashminer said:
Do not turn your nose up at the older Leupolds either - the M8-6x. They were made with two different size objectives - larger one was 42mm, smaller one was 38mm (?) I have two of the 38 mm M8-6x. One lives now on my 338 Win Mag. I have no complaints about them at all.
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That's what I have on my 7 Weatherby. Still a solid choice.
 
Potashminer said:
Not sure that I understand? Is there a problem with Leupold friction adjustments? I guess maybe I am too old to change - I "sight in" the scope so group is where I want it, and then never touch the turret adjustments again - might when I check it to make sure it is still holding, but I have at least one rifle that has worn the same Leupold scope for 15 years, and I do not recall ever having to "re-adjust" it when checking the "sighting in".

I understand from a younger friend that many modern shooters do turn scope turrets - sometimes for each shot - so perhaps "clicks" become more important for them? Otherwise, I can not say that I have ever had a "problem" with friction adjustments...

EDIT: Whoops - I lied - I do not have it - I had it - sold it not too long ago. Ruger No. 1 in 7x57. The scope was either M8-4x or M8-6x - do not remember which it was. Very reliable - took many white-tail and mule deer with it. So far as I know, it is at work in coulees in Southern Sask. these days...
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No big issue if you are a set and forget shooter who only does holdovers.
That’s not everybody though.
 
If you find a used Weaver Classic K6 (6x38mm, made in Japan) you'll probably be pleasantly surprised by what you get for the price. No warranty back up anymore but it's simple and well made so you are very unlikely to need it.
 
TheTooner said:
If you find a used Weaver Classic K6 (6x38mm, made in Japan) you'll probably be pleasantly surprised by what you get for the price. No warranty back up anymore but it's simple and well made so you are very unlikely to need it.
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The weaver Classic K6 is a good scope and the Bushnell scope chief scopes as well. The old Japan made Tasco are also a decent scope at a good price, I have many of them. I have 4x and 6X fixed, but I prefer a 3x9 scope myself. I just installed a 3x9x32 70's Tasco on my Savage 99c Series A .308 today, The Tasco has been on my 591M 5mm mag for almost 50 years and I just swapped it over to the Savage. I'm going to use the 99c for my Mule buck this year.
 
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FreedomIsn'tFree said:
The weaver Classic K6 is a good scope and the Bushnell scope chief scopes as well. The old Japan made Tasco are also a decent scope at a good price, I have many of them. I have 4x and 6X fixed, but I prefer a 3x9 scope myself. I just installed a 3x9x32 70's Tasco on my Savage 99c Series A .308 today, The Tasco has been on my 591M 5mm mag for almost 50 years and I just swapped it over to the Savage. I'm going to use the 99c for my Mule buck this year.
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I bought a Tasco 4X off here for very little and installed it on a Savage Scout 7.62x39. I like it very much. Perfect match.
 
Schmidt & Bender offer a 6x42 - Wolverine has them in stock. I have used a Leupold M8 and Swarovski Habicht 6x42 and those are good too.
 
own several 6x on hunting rifles.used to use 4x but as the eyes aged i find the 6x to be a little better.. a luepold m8, some leupold 6x fx's, a 6x sightron big sky and a meopro 6x. the best by far is the meopro its so clear and bright its amazing. all my sixes are clear and bright enough for hunting. no worry about being on the wrong power and little to go wrong.
 
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