what scope?

[matt88]

I am having a 338-06 built, it is a rem 700 action with a 22 inch gailard barrel at measures .650 at the muzzle, it will be in a wildcat stock and will have talley rings. So I need somthing that will ballance well on it, I was thinking along the lines of a vx3 2.5x8x38. What do you think?

 

[Scott_N]

If I had your rifle, I would probably get the same scope that you're considering. Seems like it would be a good fit!

 

[crazy_davey]

I myself would pic a VX-III 3.5-10x40 for a .260. JMO

Sounds like your building a shooter

 

[todbartell]

FXIII fixed 6x42
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[harv3589]

I 2nd bartell's choice...

 

[SuperCub]

The type of terrain would dictate the type of scope more than the caliber. I use a 2x7 Leupold on my 22/250.

A lower powered variable works well in mixed terrain. 2x7 or 2.5x8 is perfect. I wouldn't go in the woods with a fixed 6.



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[todbartell]

have you ever looked through a fixed 6x42?
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[blargon]

I am having a 338-06 built, it is a rem 700 action with a 22 inch gailard barrel at measures .650 at the muzzle, it will be in a wildcat stock and will have talley rings. So I need somthing that will ballance well on it, I was thinking along the lines of a vx3 2.5x8x38. What do you think?

My VXIII is a 2.5-8x36mm, so if this is the one you mean, buy one, I love it Great for upclose and distance, and you can use Xtra low rings.

 

[Gatehouse]

2.5-8X36 Vari X III

 

[SuperCub]

have you ever looked through a fixed 6x42?
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I didn't say it wasn't a nice scope. They most certainly are.

I was trying to relay that a 6 power fixed might be too much in the woods where shots may be close.




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[BCWILL]

..a vx3 2.5x8x38. What do you think?

Perfect Choice
a VXIII 2.5 x 8 x 36

 

[scott_r]

Why not try a Swarovski Ha#####t PV 2.5-10x42 with TDS Reticle, everyone has Leupolds

Cheers!!

 

[Levi Garrett]

I have the 6x 42 heavy duplex, and it is a nice setup, but !!! in the cedar swamps, I would want something that dialed down to 1 or 2.5 power.

 

[todbartell]

I dont feel the fixed 6 is a hindrance for close quarters shooting. a 2.5-8 VXIII would be a good choice however, as would a 3-9x40 or 2-7x33 VXII
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[Hank Hunter]

Either scope would be the business, i am with tod my 6x42 is unbelievable. but my bud has the 2.5x8 and it is nice too

 

[ILoveBigRacks]

I had a Kahles AH 2-7x36 put on my new .270 Wby and it's phenomenal - absolutely love it. Have also used the VX-III 2.5-8x36 and they are very nice as well - just not AS nice .

 

[JasonYuke]

2x7 VXIII would be my 1st kick at the cat and a close second would be a 1.5x5 VxIII.

 

[death-junky]

leupold for shure and dont look back!
ttyal
Riley