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The Search for the Best Scope
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<blockquote data-quote="Cobramach1" data-source="post: 1266095" data-attributes="member: 11774"><p>I have to agree with FEENIX on this based on experience. I saw the same thing with Bushnell and a few other <$200 scopes. Many years ago in SD on a deer hunt I drug two rifles out with me because there were also a lot of coyotes around. My 300 RUM for deer with a Leupold VX-3 4.5-14LR and my 204 Ruger with a $150 Simmons scope on it. I had heard coyotes around me getting my scent in the dark and after the sun started coming up saw a coyote about 300yds away. Got the 204 in place to take the shot since there were no deer around and couldn't see anything through the scope and it was very dark through the scope. Thought that was odd because never had a problem seeing before. Pulled the 300 up and crystal clear. Took the coyote with the 300! As the sun came up more the scope was fine but just didn't work in low light. Sent scope back to Simmons and let them know what problem was. Instead of replacing they sent me a scope that cost 2x the price the predator quest version. While nicer, I've found it isn't much better in low light situations. Seen same thing happen to Bushnell Banner as well including the Bushnell lose it's tracking so sent it in. They gladly repaired it but I've relegated both of these scopes to day use only for target shooting on light shooting rifles as I wouldn't trust either to a hunt. Because of that I also won't purchase 'cheap' scopes for precision work or anything I'm using for hunting. Nikons are reasonably priced but I can't stand the open circle aim points so won't buy them anymore which is a shame because they do have good glass and seem to be of great quality. I just wish they offered different reticles. My Leupold, Zeiss, Nightforce scopes have never let me down. My buddy has a couple SWFA scopes that I mounted for him and used and admittedly I have to say that I'm probably going to give one of those a chance on my next rifle as they are reasonably priced and seem to be of good quality. Rule of thumb for me is cheap scopes on cheap calibers, i.e. rimfires and small centerfires only if you must save some money.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cobramach1, post: 1266095, member: 11774"] I have to agree with FEENIX on this based on experience. I saw the same thing with Bushnell and a few other <$200 scopes. Many years ago in SD on a deer hunt I drug two rifles out with me because there were also a lot of coyotes around. My 300 RUM for deer with a Leupold VX-3 4.5-14LR and my 204 Ruger with a $150 Simmons scope on it. I had heard coyotes around me getting my scent in the dark and after the sun started coming up saw a coyote about 300yds away. Got the 204 in place to take the shot since there were no deer around and couldn't see anything through the scope and it was very dark through the scope. Thought that was odd because never had a problem seeing before. Pulled the 300 up and crystal clear. Took the coyote with the 300! As the sun came up more the scope was fine but just didn't work in low light. Sent scope back to Simmons and let them know what problem was. Instead of replacing they sent me a scope that cost 2x the price the predator quest version. While nicer, I've found it isn't much better in low light situations. Seen same thing happen to Bushnell Banner as well including the Bushnell lose it's tracking so sent it in. They gladly repaired it but I've relegated both of these scopes to day use only for target shooting on light shooting rifles as I wouldn't trust either to a hunt. Because of that I also won't purchase 'cheap' scopes for precision work or anything I'm using for hunting. Nikons are reasonably priced but I can't stand the open circle aim points so won't buy them anymore which is a shame because they do have good glass and seem to be of great quality. I just wish they offered different reticles. My Leupold, Zeiss, Nightforce scopes have never let me down. My buddy has a couple SWFA scopes that I mounted for him and used and admittedly I have to say that I'm probably going to give one of those a chance on my next rifle as they are reasonably priced and seem to be of good quality. Rule of thumb for me is cheap scopes on cheap calibers, i.e. rimfires and small centerfires only if you must save some money. [/QUOTE]
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