New Scopes 2022 Discussion

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WoodsMaster

Discussion Starter · Apr 18, 2022

Well the new rifle is on order, so it's time to start looking for a scope. I figured since we haven't had one of these discussions in a while, I might as well ask - Best Scope/Rings combo for Deer hunting in this province? I'll admit I'm quite partial to Leupold - Been eyeing the VX-3HDs in 2.5-8x36mm as well as the VX-Freedom in 3-9x40mm. The only problem with Leupold now is that they all come with this new Custom Dial System (CDS) which I have heard mixed reviews on. I'm more of a "set it and forget it" type of guy. I was also just going to get Leupold Rings and Mounts but have heard a lot of people raving about Talleys? One piece or two piece? Aluminum or Steel? Let's hear it!

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greybeard

· #81 · May 9, 2022

Good Choice, lets see pictures when mounted on the gun.

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beaverhunter

· #82 · May 9, 2022

WoodsMaster said:
Well I ended up doing something I didn’t think I’d do. I went with a 3-9 VX-Freedom with the Hunt-Plex Reticle. After a LOT of research and discussion with you guys on here, I had to take a step back and think what I really wanted to get out of this rifle/scope combo. I decided that since I already have my Marlin as a brush gun, I’d make this rifle my “do-it-all” gun, which would make the 3-9 the most obvious choice. At 12oz it’s only 1oz heavier than the 2-7, so pretty negligible in my opinion. Got a set of Talley Lightweights on order and once mounted I think this will be an excellent combo. Someday I’d like to switch this out for a 2.5-8, but only if I can find a good deal on one.

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Nice choice, like you say you got another gun as a brush beater for close shots, this will allow you to stretch the legs of the .308. To be honest certain areas I hunt I might take a brush gun yet if I am hunting in other areas with open clear cuts and power lines where 200 yard shots could be possible I like to take something with a 3-9x or similar. I have made a couple of those 200 yard shots in the past and had the scope dialed all the way to 9x. Maybe not needed but nice to have.

Looking forward to seeing the gun fully set up!

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WoodsMaster

Discussion Starter · #83 · May 9, 2022

beaverhunter said:
Nice choice, like you say you got another gun as a brush beater for close shots, this will allow you to stretch the legs of the .308. To be honest certain areas I hunt I might take a brush gun yet if I am hunting in other areas with open clear cuts and power lines where 200 yard shots could be possible I like to take something with a 3-9x or similar. I have made a couple of those 200 yard shots in the past and had the scope dialed all the way to 9x. Maybe not needed but nice to have.

Looking forward to seeing the gun fully set up!

I really liked the compact size of the 2-7, but I think it makes more sense to have a brush gun AND a "full size" rifle to do everything with so the 3-9 will go on the featherweight. I think I'll actually be putting a 2-7 on the Marlin next year. I'm actually a big fan of the Hunt-Plex reticle now! Also picked up 2 boxes of Winchester Deer Season XP in 150 gr for the .308 from Young Guns, Little pricier than I'm used to ($43/box, which seemed to be a good deal considering prices these days) but I've heard great things about these rounds. Cant wait to shoot it!

Rembolt

· #84 · May 10, 2022 (Edited)

That is nice scope Woodsmaster and well suited to your rifle . now get it mounted up and take that rifle to the range . sight the rifle in 3" high at hundred 100 yds .that should give you about a 265 yd maximum point blank range .

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WoodsMaster

Discussion Starter · #85 · 12 mo ago

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Well, here she is! Big thanks to Kevin for his detailed instructions on scope mounting. Bases and Rings are torque’d to spec and she’s straight as an arrow. This was my first time mounting a scope solo, so I was a little nervous. I’ll be honest and say I did make a mistake and had to re-mount it. Had the scope just a tad too far back which resulted in the bell of the scope touching the edge of the base. Easy fix, just loosened the rings and pushed it forward a hair. Time to get er sighted in and ready for deer!

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Buckmark

· #86 · 12 mo ago

Nice set up !!

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greybeard

· #87 · 12 mo ago

Nice looking rifle Woodsmaster! that gold ring looks good.

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KEVIN

· #88 · 12 mo ago

AWESOME !! It looks great bud ! Now choose your weather wisely and gitter dun.

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louisbear

· #89 · 12 mo ago

Congratulations. The rifle and scope look great together. Now for the fun part. Personally, I like two inches high at 100 meters.

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beaverhunter

· #90 · 12 mo ago

That's a nice looking rig.

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Caper391

· #91 · 12 mo ago

Nice lookin setup...enjoy.

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Tyson10gauge

· #92 · 12 mo ago

Very nice looking and a classic look and feel , good luck with it , fill yer tags now

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Rembolt

· #93 · 12 mo ago

Classy looking setup woodsmaster . best of luck this hunting season .

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gary

· #94 · 12 mo ago

lookin good - now, gotta wait for Fall to go after that bedded buck.

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superslickie

· #95 · 12 mo ago

Hopefully that new setup will bring him luck so i dont have to make another skunked trophy for his collection

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WoodsMaster

Discussion Starter · #96 · 12 mo ago

superslickie said:
Hopefully that new setup will bring him luck so i dont have to make another skunked trophy for his collection

I intend to be less picky this year to fill the freezer! Price of groceries are starting to be noticeable lol

Buckmark

· #97 · 12 mo ago

Louisbear .... I agree with you on the 2 inches high at a 100. That's what mine is dialed in to. I'm dead on at 250.

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beaverhunter

· #98 · 12 mo ago

Personally I sight in dead 0 for 100 yards. 99% of my shots are under 100 yards, I want to be able to point and shoot at a neck sticking out at 50 yards and know where that bullet is going to go. You are going to be off quite a few inches at short range if you are sighting in 2-3" high at 100.

If I need to shoot out to 200-300 yards I can account for the bullet drop. If I was hunting an area where long shots were the norm I might rethink that mindset.

To each their own though.

Cheers,

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