Scope for a 30-06

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I'm looking for a scope for a model 7600 30-06. I hunt at about a 100 to 300 feet.

I'm shopping right now but I need more info about the numbers on the scope (2-7x32 mm for example).

At home, we usually buy elite 4200 for our hunting rifle but I 'm open to most brands. I'm curently looking mostly at burris, Nikon and Bushnell.

Zeiss is to expensive and my uncle suggested lupold so I'm even more confused.

I am planning to spend about 250 to 300 but I would like to score a deal and pay less for something worth more ( like everyone).

Thanks for your time,
Seb
 
Leupold 1.75-6X32 with heavy duplex. a bit more than $300, but the warrany, and customer service make it well worth the extra.
 
For a bit more info in scopes in general including what the numbers mean check out the sticky in the optics thread, I found a ton of useful info.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501124

I just got a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40 for my 30-06. Ive only had it to the range to sight in but I'm very happy with it for the price I paid, about $300. I hope to never need it but Leupold's lifetime warranty is one of the reasons it went with it.
 
For the distance of 100-300 feet (30-100m) - you really need lower than 3x magnification. 2-7x or so should do well.
Take a look at Nikon ProStaff (low on their price list but nice scopes) and compare the scopes by looking thru them at say store floor to see how much light comes thru each (how dark the 'picture' is).
I ended up getting a $150 3-9/40mm ProStaff for my 30-06 rifle and it DID compare very well against Leo and others! Holds zero, nice glass, nice BDC ret, - me like!
 
Thank you for your suggestions. I will continue my shopping and inform you of my decision but don't expect it to be in the next days. I think it will be more in the next months. Before november 2012 but not in the next months.
 
Bushnell's Elite are good for the money, and the 3200 models are being discontinued so you can find them in the all-round classic 3-9x40mm configuration for reduced prices at several retailers. While they last.
 
If you don't expect to shoot beyond 300ft you should seriously consider a zero magnification "red dot" optic. With both eyes open they work like a charm, providing lightning quick target aquisition up close and are still plenty accurate for the odd shot out beyond the 600ft (200yds) mark.
 
I had a 1.5-5x20 Vari-X III and while it was a very nice scope, it made first and last light hunting a little difficult. A lot can happen in those last 5 minutes.
 
mlehtovaara said:
1-5 or 2-7 is the way to go.

I would probably go with a 1-5. Leupold, or Bushnell 3200(discontinued) if your on a budget.

No need to make that beast any heavier.
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I had a 1.5x5 on my 760. It was perfect.

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looch said:
I had a 1.5-5x20 Vari-X III and while it was a very nice scope, it made first and last light hunting a little difficult. A lot can happen in those last 5 minutes.
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I found the same. That, and cleaning the objective lense in the field sux...Thats why I prefer the 1.75-6 X 32.....
 
After owning through the years; Baush & Lomb, Weaver, Lyman, Kahles, Redfield, Tasco and Bushnell scopes, I've switched all my rifles over to Leupolds.

I put a Leupold VXII 1-4 on my 7600 in 35 Whelen in Leupold Super Low QR mounts and have never looked back. ( I liked the QR mounts so much, I have them on all my rafles, even those with no open sights) No problem whatsoever for first light/last light conditions, and set at "1" (where I leave it), it has been very effective on running game. If the situation permitted, I turned it up to "4" for longer shots at standing game.

Quality scope, lowest possible mounts, the scope returns to zero if & when you take it off and a very light, trim, compact package. Nothing wrong with the VXIII's, I just find the VXII's to do everything I need. A pair of Butler Creek lens caps help with rain & snow.
 
Choose any good quality fixed low power scope or a low variable power scope that offers a wide field of view, rugged construction, and mount it in good quality mounts. Fixed power scopes have shorter eye pieces than variables, making it easier to get the correct eye relief and a fixed power scope is often more resilient to rough handling. If price was no object I would suggest a 1-4X Nightforce, but on a tight budget I'd look at a used Leupold.
 
TheTooner said:
Bushnell's Elite are good for the money, and the 3200 models are being discontinued so you can find them in the all-round classic 3-9x40mm configuration for reduced prices at several retailers. While they last.
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Way to much power!

1.5x5 Leupy would be very nice but aren't they quite expensive?
Had a 1.5x5 Bush Elite 3200 but really didn't like that scope, I much prefer my Burris 1.5x5.
 
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The one scope probably best suited to your shooting set up and limitations, which I'm surprised no one has mentioned, is a fixed 4 power Leupold compact. Good early/late light gathering, small, light and relatively inexpensive, can also be mounted nice and low. I have 2 on a couple of rifles and they are perfect for what you have described, and if you get a 200-250 yard shot you're not handicapped.
Just a thought.
 
The two ,greatest con/sales jobs ever perpetrated on the public are:
Bottled water is better for you than tap water
Variable scopes are the only way to think when buying new scopes.

If you make something and want to sell lots of them and at the same time make people replace the same make products they've been using successfully for years takes a great selling job. Emphasizing the scopes use on the bench is a start. How many of us carry a bench rest in the bush? TIe it all in with the search for the MOST accurate hand load and the job is nearly done.

For the purpose the OP stated any quality fixed power from 2.5 to 4 power is adequate.
 
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