Which scope should choose out of these ???

Which scop should I get?

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Hey all,

I am looking to buy a gun very soon and it's probably going to be a Tikka T3 Lite 30-06. I am now looking at what scopes I can put on it. I can't afford to spend the money on a top of the line scope so out of these ones, which one would you pick and why?!

Also, is 3-9x40 a good choice? Why do some people like 3-16x50 and stuff that like?

Thanks
 
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So the leupold rifleman is a crappier scope then the vx-1? Is the vx-1 model of leupold even good or it is good, just not as good as the more expensive ones and would do me fine?

Thanks
 
If at all possible go up to the VX-II, then you get the click adjustment instead of the friction ones on the VX-I and the rifleman's. The rifleman scopes arent bad, I have one on my muzzle loader and it has worked great so far for me.
 
I wish I could but they are expensive. If I can I will be I don't think I will be able to.

Whats the differance from the friction to the click?
 
Out of your pics I'd go with the VXI.......same dam thing as the Older Leupold Vari X II's and I doubt anyone would question the rep on those...many animals fell to the "Old" Vari XII's;)
I use the VX II's in 3-9x40 on pretty much everything I hunt with and I love them:cool:

Click adjusters have a "ratchet" type mechanism that makes adjustments more precise then the "old style" friction types that you just turn "to the line"
I prefer "click" adjustments over friction but that's my preference.
 
Having just spent a few hours playing in & outdoors with a Bushnell 3200 3-9X40, a 4200 2.5-10X40, a Leupold VX I 4-12X40, a VX II 2-7X33, a Vari-X II 2-7X33, A Burris Fullfield 3-9X40, a mini2-7X33(?), a Zeiss Conquest 3-9X40, and for something different, a Seeadler (made in germany) 30mm tube (all othere are 1") in 3-9X45, I noted some interesting things.
First off, I can see the difference between good and really good scopes, especially in evening and dusk hours. While all / any of them would work during daylight, although the color rendition of the 4200, the Zeiss, and the Seeadler are awesome, in the evening and darkness, the differences become much more noticeable.Especially if you're looking out from a doorway, for example, (ie: what's that noise in the corrals, while you're standing at the back door with a rifle?) I found very distinct differences in glare reduction and light gathering. Out of what I was playing with, in order of excellence, the Zeiss rocks! But, the 4200 was close behind, as was the Seeadler, and then the VX II. Excellent at reducing glare from lighting behind you, when looking out into the darkness. Out of the rest, I found that glare was enough of an issue to make clear ID of your targets an issue. But in terms of overall briteness, the 3200 seemed a wee bit brighter than the VX I and Vari X II, with the older Burris Fullfield next, and coming in last the Burris Mini (rather dark this one was). Clear and away, Zeiss is a nice scope. But the 4200 Bushnell and the Leupold VX II weren't all that far behind.
Either the 3200's or the VX I's are nice scopes, for sure, my personal edge would go to the 3200 with it's rainguard coating. But, if you plan on doing any hunting on the edge of the sun rise & sets, try & find the bucks for a 4200 or a VX II. Or a Zeiss!
 
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Out of your choices I'd say go with the VXI just for the warranty. You might also consider looking at a 2 X 7 model..... a versatile hunting scope as well, depending on where / how you hunt.
 
For the money the 3200 is a good chioce. If it was me? I would save the extra and buy the VXII. These scopes are very clear, have lots of eye relief, and are light in wieght and in most types are more compact. I bought the VII 1-4x 20MM and love it. I also have the VXIII in 1.5-5X20MM . Not all that much difference in the two from what my eye can see. If $$$$$$ was not an option. SAVE for a Leupold 2.5-8X32 VXIII 619.00 at Lebarons or Look on e-bay and save 200.00 That would be nice sitting on your T3 30-06. Good luck Tikka
 
Hey all thanks for the responses.

I would love to buy a $619 scope but I think that it way too much and I also can't afford that. I might be able to save for a 4200 or a VX-II but I would have to see a noticeable differance between them.

I wish I just had an extra grand I could drop of a scope but I don't. I am gonna go to the Bass Pro and ask to see all the scope and maybe that will better help me.

I also wish ebay sold decent scopes. They sell only crappy scopes nothing like a newer leupold or a 4200 or else I would pick one up from ebay.

Doesn't bushness and leupold both have lifetime warrenties? Do you need a receipt for either of them or just the scope?


Thanks guys, your making it easier to decide because I can't imagine buying a expensive scope because I have never been hunting.

I will also probably be hunting during the morning to afternoon but I want a scope that can hunt at any hour no prob.

Thanks
 
I have Bushnell 3200 Elites on both of my rifles (3-9x40). They are crystal clear, have great light-gathering and are robust. Plus, I won't cry a river if I scratch one. :D
 
I haven't really looked at other scopes because these brand names are the ones I hear of mostly. I can look into it though Thanks
 
Yup, Burris is nice ,so are the Nikon scopes,you may want to check them out as well. I was looking at them today,and I asked the salesman where the buckmasters line would fit (opticly speaking,not price) in with the Leupolds. He said it would fit in between the vx-11 and the vx-111.I don't know if this is true or not as standing under flourecents is different than outside but worth looking into.
 
Well I did manage to look at them in my SIR magazine and they do look nice but one thing I like about the leupold is the lines inside the scope that you aim with (i dunno what they are called maybe a reticle or something like that)

I do like how the Elite has raingaurd because that seems to be a big plus for it and I guess I will be hunting when it is moist out.

BTW can somebody confirm if it is illegel or not to buy a scope from the states because if it is legal I will just buy the best one possible on ebay. Also if I do, do this, will my warranty still be good for lifetime?


Thanks
 
Yes, it is called a reticle. Leupold has several, the most common hunting one is the duplex. Large crosshairs that turn skinny in the middle.Nikon calls them Nikoplex,Tasco-30-30,Bushnell, something else. All are basically the same. If you start looking at different reticles such as bullet drop compensating ones,German, glow in the dark, or illuminated you are opening up a whole new can of worms.
 
yeah its reticle .... I like how the leupolds have like a differant one for differant distances and wind speed. I just seem to like it .... as for the ebay scope, can anybody confirm they are ok to buy from states and that they retain their warrenty?
 
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