moose hunting... scope on a shoestring

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hey is anyone using a redfield 2x7x33 accurange? im thinking of getting one, and i like the accurange... my budget is 300$ for the scope and i need somthing for thick bush hunting northern ontario, on an auto loader in 30-06. your thoughts and opinions help.
 
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whats the advantages of using a leupold rather than a redfirld? to me i looked at both in the store, and they look the same. ive never really been one for scopes, so i dont know that much about them.
 
Optically,

There may not be much difference at all between a Redfield and Leupolds entry level line. However, if your budget is $300, try and find a used VX-II as the optics are definitely superior and you get a solid friction adjustment. Not to mention that Leupold products are very easy to re-sell as they hold their value really, really well. A $300 budget is not exactly a shoestring, and you can get some decent stuff in the used market. I would far sooner get a great used scope than a decent new one.

Patrick
 
phinton81 said:
Optically,

There may not be much difference at all between a Redfield and Leupolds entry level line. However, if your budget is $300, try and find a used VX-II as the optics are definitely superior and you get a solid friction adjustment. Not to mention that Leupold products are very easy to re-sell as they hold their value really, really well. A $300 budget is not exactly a shoestring, and you can get some decent stuff in the used market. I would far sooner get a great used scope than a decent new one.

Patrick
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Prices have dropped a bit lately. You can buy a new VX 11 2-7 or 3-9 for $299 at Wholesale Sports. The VX 11 has click adjustments, and has for about the last 10 years or so.
 
i ahve a hard time with used... ill keep kicking myself, if i get a new gun and put a used scope on it. i was thinking that a redfield would be nice, but i realized exactlt what you said.... leupolds are eazy to sell. thats what im going to get. but whats the actual difference between vx i and vxii?
 
lannard said:
i ahve a hard time with used... ill keep kicking myself, if i get a new gun and put a used scope on it. i was thinking that a redfield would be nice, but i realized exactlt what you said.... leupolds are eazy to sell. thats what im going to get. but whats the actual difference between vx i and vxii?
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Better lens coatings and click adjustments on the VX-II. Thats about it,

Patrick
 
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