Scope for my Browning Buckmark Target Rifle

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What would you guys buy for an all around, light, compact, AO Scope for hunting and target shooting. Should I buy a rimfire scope? I like the leupold VXII 3-9X32 AO but it sells for almost 500.00:eek: Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks Tikka
 
It really depends on how much you are willing to spend.

If you don't mind spending "a bit" of money than the Bushnell 4200 4-16x40 would be IMHO the overall best scope you can get in that price range for all around shooting (4 power for the good field of view for hunting and 16 power for the target shooting).

If you are getting AO you don't need a rimfire scope. A rimfire scope has paralex set at about 50 yards but with AO it gets rid of paralex from 15 yards or so on most scopes out to infinity,

The Bushnell Banner 4-12 and 6-18x50 are nice scopes for a good price.

What you will probably find is that 9 power is not good enough for target shooting. I would say about 15 is minimum for target shooting.

I have several Bushnell 3200's, and a 5-15 with AO. This scope is very nice (and there is one for sale in the EE forums). I find the 5 power is good enough for hunting and the 15 power works good enough for target shooting purposes.

Another nice one is the Simmons 3-9x32AO for a good price.
 
cz452shooter said:
It really depends on how much you are willing to spend.

If you don't mind spending "a bit" of money than the Bushnell 4200 4-16x40 would be IMHO the overall best scope you can get in that price range for all around shooting (4 power for the good field of view for hunting and 16 power for the target shooting).

If you are getting AO you don't need a rimfire scope. A rimfire scope has paralex set at about 50 yards but with AO it gets rid of paralex from 15 yards or so on most scopes out to infinity,

The Bushnell Banner 4-12 and 6-18x50 are nice scopes for a good price.

What you will probably find is that 9 power is not good enough for target shooting. I would say about 15 is minimum for target shooting.

I have several Bushnell 3200's, and a 5-15 with AO. This scope is very nice (and there is one for sale in the EE forums). I find the 5 power is good enough for hunting and the 15 power works good enough for target shooting purposes.

Another nice one is the Simmons 3-9x32AO for a good price.
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Hi, CZ452 shooter
I have a nice Vari X III 6.5-20x40 but want it for my next 22-250. I also have a simmons 44 Mag 6.5-20X44 that is sitting on my CZ452 American. Maybe I should swap the simmons over to the Buckmark and buy a Leupold 2-7X32 Rimfire for the CZ . Anyways, thanks for you input. i do like the 3200 Bushnells , but find them a little big and heavy for the Buckmark. I want to use the buck mark for hunting as well, so weight is a factor. Thanks and keep the input comming if you think of another option.
 
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That sounds like a good idea (swapping the Simmons to your buckmark). What do you use the CZ for? :D

The bushnell 3200's and 4200's have on downside IMO though like you mentioned which is there size. Quite large compared to other scopes. Maybe not a bad thing for bench shooting but that extra weight isn't always nice when your carrying it aroud a lot.

I am sure somebody will come along with some more opinions :)
 
cz452shooter said:
That sounds like a good idea (swapping the Simmons to your buckmark). What do you use the CZ for? :

The bushnell 3200's and 4200's have on downside IMO though like you mentioned which is there size. Quite large compared to other scopes. Maybe not a bad thing for bench shooting but that extra weight isn't always nice when your carrying it aroud a lot.

I am sure somebody will come along with some more opinions :)
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I just bought the CZ last week. Mint! I plan on shooting pidgeons, grouse, Paper. It's an all around great shooting gun. I really bought it for my son to shoot when we go to the range. He is only 7yrs old. The .22LR are alot of fun.
Thanks again. Tikka
 
tikka said:
I want to use the buck mark for hunting as well, so whieght is a factor. Thanks and keep the input comming if you think of another option.
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Weaver 3x9x32AO, 11.4 inches long, a very bright and edge to edge clear scope. These scopes can be bought for about $250.00, a quality alternative to the Leupold at half the price (made in Japan too).

Ross
 
Scope choice for a Browning buckmark

Ross B. said:
Weaver 3x9x32AO, 11.4 inches long, a very bright and edge to edge clear scope. These scopes can be bought for about $250.00, a quality alternative to the Leupold at half the price (made in Japan too).

Ross
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Thanks RossB
I looked up the scope you told me about the Weaver 3-9x32 rv9 Classic Rimfire with A/O I think that would be perfect for my buckmark. Thanks !I'm open for more suggestions but this weaver will be hard to beat. I also really like the Leupold 3-9x33 Rimfire EFR $$:eek:
 
Mightymouse said:
I'm happy with my Mueller APV. It's a 4.5-14x40 AO and suits my 10/22T well.
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Hi Mightymouse,
I have a couple larger scopes that would work well on my Buckmark Target rifle. I have a vari X III 6.5-20x40 A/O . only thing is, I want to keep the size and wieght to a minimal as I would like to use this gun to hunt and target shoot. I will have a look at the Mueller APV. Thank you! Tikka
 
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