Which Scope For My Carbine Pump(7600)

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Cant decide on which scope to mount on my 7600 carbine 35 whelen... Gonna either be....vx-3 1.5-5x20mm or
vx-3 1.75-6x32mm.

I know ya cant go wrong with either, but just trying to figure out which one to choose...LOL

Give Me Your Opinions Guys!!!!
 
Depends more on the fit on the rifle than anything. Your rifle was made for quick shooting, so the scope should be positioned perfectly when you throw the rifle up for a quick shot. I'd say the 1.5x5x, I have two and they are very good. They can be mounted lower and with more room for front and back adjustment than the 1.75x6. The only advanatage of a 32mm objective is a little more light gathering ability if that matters to you.
 
I was also thinking about going with the heavy duplex reticle...but after talking to a couple guys they claim your better off with the regular duplex.
They said the heavy duplex looked too dark(black) in the 20mm
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Here's a picture of my 35 Whelen carbine. I topped it off with a Leupold VXII 1-4x20 standard duplex mounted in Warne QWR. Works well for me in the heavy cover hunting I do for deer/bear. Pretty fast sight picture. I am happy with my choice. Either scope you have mentioned will work very well. Nice gun BTW;)

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My 35 Winchester wears the VXII 1-4x20 and I'm very happy with that. But it and the two you're thinking of are in practical terms so similar. Assuming both can be mounted equally well for your particular cheek weld on that particular stock (I think you should be able to mount both equally low?), I'd say go by looks. To my eye the 32mm scope's profile should best on a 7600.

RG

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VX-3...1.5-5, with heavy duplex.

All my deer rifles have lower powered scope, and I do prefer the heavy duplex.

P.S..If you get tired of your Whelen carbine, I would be most interested.
 
DIGGER2 said:
Here's a picture of my 35 Whelen carbine. I topped it off with a Leupold VXII 1-4x20 standard duplex mounted in Warne QWR. Works well for me in the heavy cover hunting I do for deer/bear. Pretty fast sight picture. I am happy with my choice. Either scope you have mentioned will work very well. Nice gun BTW;)

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Is That a factory 35 whelen carbine or did you have it chopped?
Mine is factory35 whelen carbine(las vegas shot show special 4 or 5 yrs ago,only 250 made)
Only difference from yours is my stock is straight back(no rise)
 
I bought the gun already "chopped" to carbine length, but it shoot's great and knock's thing down with authority.:cool: I would of bought it even if it was a full length version. I just really like the 35 Whelen and the 7600, it's a great close-medium range set-up for deer/bear/moose. Some are very lucky to have the factory carbine as they are hard to come by. ;) Great gun and I would highly recommend anyone to buy one. Good luck on your scope decision.

Scott
 
Couldnt Agree More Pal!!!

Had one in 270win 22" bbl and regret selling it everyday....Hense the reason i found the 35 whelen carbine :D
Carbine's Handle wayyyyy nice then the 22 inchers though i must say!!
 
Scope Question

I faced the same question for my 7600s. I went with the lower powered scope.

So, in my VERY humble opinion: I made the selection based on size/weight and the all important fact that the lowest power possible suits me best while hunting the thick bush of Ontario, aka: lowest power usually = largest field of view.

The extra power is nicer on the range for sighting in, but animals are not hunted at the range.

The VX II vs the VX III was the biigger question I faced. I ended up with both: 1 for the .308 Police, and 1 for the .30-06 carbine.

The VX III has slightly better glass, but also increases the power slightly at the lowest adjustment. The VX II has a bigger field of view but the eye relief seems to change more dramatically than the VX III when the power ring is changed. If one were to weigh out the difference in cost between the VX II vs the VX III and then factor in that you will need to spend $200 more to buy the VX III, and then realisitically consider the actual amount of time one actually "looks" through the scope, the VX II may make the most sense. Most folks won't be able to discern between the two scopes wrt to glass quality in the field.

Both scopes are reliable, durable, and of sufficient quality that one can use them well past the legal shooting time of 1/2 hour before to 1/2 hour past sunset.

Personally, and putting money aside as NOT the issue in this particular decision, I'd suggest going with the VX II for the greater field of view and the slightly lower power. The greater variance in eye relief on the VX II does not impact me in the field since I only use the lowest power during hunting, and I have lots of time at the bench to adjust my head/eye position.
 
wonksy said:
Is That a factory 35 whelen carbine or did you have it chopped?
Mine is factory35 whelen carbine(las vegas shot show special 4 or 5 yrs ago,only 250 made)
Only difference from yours is my stock is straight back(no rise)
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You ever going to kill anything with that rifle?
Or Just Look and talk about it:D.........:cheers:
 
I know you did'nt ask for this but your free to ignore me. :)

If I was looking for a scope for one of my 7600s I would find it hard to find a better deal than the elite 6500 1.25 x 8 (32mm). Yes they are bulkier than the scopes you mention but the glass is good, the eye relief very good and the rain guard reduces fogging.

And most important they are only $372 on sale at Le Barons.
 
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