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I'm going to re-scope a 25-06 with a varmit/long range scope. I'm thinking If I can find a 4-12, 6-18 or something in a fixed power as high as 24x. I'm a Leupold fan and think I always will be, but being on a budget I've seen some cheaper options in catologues. I'm also a fan of fixed power as the scope tends to be better value if the magnification works for the game. The 15x Weaver comes to mind. Are there any other good deals out there other than used for Leupold type quality?
In the past I've used or friends have older models of Redfield, Bausch and Laumb, Weaver (steel tube) and I've been very disapointed. The only other brand I've been impressed with is Simons for a 4x rimfire scope.

What are the quality options for high magnification (fixed x or not, 12 to 24x range)?
 
ghughes said:
What are the quality options for high magnification (fixed x or not, 12 to 24x range)?
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I definitely wouldn't go fixed for that high of magnification... or you will really limit the usefulness of your rifle. I hang my head and admit I never used to spend much on scopes and didn't buy into the whole "you need to spend as much/more on the scope as your rifle" line. But truth is, and you seem to know it, Cheap optics are just that. Problem is: Expensive optics are almost always severly overpriced. I've gotten lucky and found some Leupolds at very reasonable prices. My VXL 6.5-20x56 cost me about 800$ less than wholesale sports wanted. I now own two. They mount as lows, have all the benifits of a leupold 56mm. Clear as diamonds on even the highest setting, that as you seem to know already, is not gonna happen on a 400 or 600$ P.O.madeoffshore.S. I'm not sure why gun stores mark up Leupolds so much, if they sold them at normal markup, they'd sell ten times as many and it would put Tasco and friends right out of business.
Try one out, if you hate it you can always give it to me!
Lifetime warranty, best scope in the business... Ask Santa for one next year.
To answer your question... I have heard rave things about Mueller prices and clarity from various folks.
That said, go buy the Leupold. You know you want to :)
 
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Looking at the catologues again and I think I will eventually buy new (with a try at used as a temporary fix). So I now have a few more questions:
- 1" vs 30mm tubes is it worth replacing rings to go up a power level in the varx III?
- Obj lense size, is there a difference during daytime hrs at the 250-500 yd markers 40-50mm?
- Recticle types, the Leupold varmit set looks like a winner, is there better?
- magnification vs range 5x per 100 yds is my rule of thumb for target/varmit shooting as a minimum, other opinions?
- Target scopes, is it just exposed adjustment knobs or is there more to this?

TIA
 
I suggest that you look into the Burris line of scopes. In my opinion they are the best scope you can buy for the money. I have previously owned Leupolds and now don't own any. I have a number of Burris scopes and will continue to buy them in the future. Leupold are fine scopes but you pay a LOT for the name. Canadian retails don't get a very good break on pricing.
Even the entry level Burris scopes, the 'Fullfield II's' I would put up against a Leupold VXII or even III or certainly a Bushnell Elite 4200 for clarity of optics, quality of build and durability for a LOT less money.
Cheers and good luck with whatever you choose.
 
Varmint scopes

Tried a few, found the simmons to be short on light transmission. Ended up packing up at the end of the day cause it was getting dark and noticed the guys with the Bushnells still shooting. Picked up a 4200 elite and havn't looked back. Better price then the leo's and excellent pictures. Easy to adjust /set up and no questions warr.
Find someone at your range with a 4200 and look down it.
 
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