I do most of my big game hunting (deer and hogs primarily) from close range to 300 yds. My reticle preferences are standard plex with the thicker Zeiss plex being my favorite and leupold std plex 2nd, or the Zeiss variants of #4 or #8 reticles which are great reticles for big game in low light. All have served me well out to 300 yds. I have no need for ballistic reticles for the type of hunting that I do. Several of my dedicated deer/hog rifles wear fixed 6x scopes with the above mentioned reticles and I've never felt handicapped on close range shots and I've had plenty with the hog hunting that I do. The only Ballistic type reticle that I have now is the Leupold LRD on a 6x36 which is very simple and serves my type of hunting well. Hope that helps.
Low power scope for .270 win
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+1 for the Leopold VX-r 2x7 with the firedot recticle. Like the one I bought so bought another one, for myself, for Christmas. Nice, nice recticle and clear glass. Save your money and buy quality optics....... you will be happy you did.
I've hunted with fixed-power scopes from 2.5X to 6X and will never do so again. The best hunting scopes for me are 3-9X. I have a 2.5-10X, but it seems to give up field width to the 3-9x at the same power settings. Every 2-7x I've tried has left me wanting more power.
The 8 or 9x option seems really better for sighting-in, for longer shots, and for spotting antlers in lower light conditions. Weight and size differences between the 2-7x and 3-9x don't seem to be critical, but light-gathering power is much better with larger objective 3-9x, 40mm objective scopes (turned down a bit).
"Make yo choice and pay yo money!"
The 8 or 9x option seems really better for sighting-in, for longer shots, and for spotting antlers in lower light conditions. Weight and size differences between the 2-7x and 3-9x don't seem to be critical, but light-gathering power is much better with larger objective 3-9x, 40mm objective scopes (turned down a bit).
"Make yo choice and pay yo money!"
rbernie
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Depends on the size of the target. The reticle is a somewhat heavy standard duplex; it doesn't pose issues shooting at deer and such at 200+ yards but you'd not want to use it for varmint shooting.
But I thought that you were looking for a close/medium range scope for a 270?
35 Whelen
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+1 2-7's are as close to the perfect hunting scope there is in my experience. I've compared Burris and Leupold scopes, same magnification, objective size, etc. and literally they have to be sitting side-by-side to to see the very, very slight difference in quality with th Leupold being better. What's easy to see is the difference in price with Burris being a little less expensive.
35W
Sounds good guys and yep I checked out a Burris with the ballistic plex and it is less drastic on the eye that I expected and clarity is definitely there. Lifetime warranty for a scope of this quality and price is worth a shot in my book.
Now I just hope I can get that 116 deal on the Burris next week.
Can't wait to get it rigged and get my first deer with the new set up..
Now I just hope I can get that 116 deal on the Burris next week.
Can't wait to get it rigged and get my first deer with the new set up..
My old Kriss Jager, in Germany, taught that quality optics are a must to bring out the accuracy of the rifle. He shot an old WWII in 9.3x62mm but had a high dollar scope on it.
I have a burris with the 4A German recticle on one of my 6.5x55 Mausers and like it a lot.
Recently bought two of the Leopold VX-R 2-7 scopes and think the glass is of better quality than the burris. Whatever you end up buying ,with quality glass you will never look back. You will be able to identify, as score, both earlier in the morning and in the evening. All this while the Simmons, Tasco and NcStar owners are walking to their stands........... driving the deer your way.
Good Luck
I have a burris with the 4A German recticle on one of my 6.5x55 Mausers and like it a lot.
Recently bought two of the Leopold VX-R 2-7 scopes and think the glass is of better quality than the burris. Whatever you end up buying ,with quality glass you will never look back. You will be able to identify, as score, both earlier in the morning and in the evening. All this while the Simmons, Tasco and NcStar owners are walking to their stands........... driving the deer your way.
Good Luck
2ndtimer
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How about this:
http://www.natchezss.com/Category.c...ail&brand=LU&prodID=LU56550&prodTitle=Leupold VX-I 2-7x33mm Riflescope Duplex Reticle 1
$189.99 with free shipping.
http://www.natchezss.com/Category.c...ail&brand=LU&prodID=LU56550&prodTitle=Leupold VX-I 2-7x33mm Riflescope Duplex Reticle 1
$189.99 with free shipping.
gamestalker
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For $200 bucks you could slap a 3x9x40 Leupold Hunter on it, then you'll have the best of both worlds. I killed an antelope out around 600 yds. back in the 1980's with a .270 and 3x9x40 Leupold. I also dropped an elk in his tracks at less than 100 yds. with that same rifle.
All my glass is Leupold and has been since the early 1980's and I have never had one fail or drift.
All my glass is Leupold and has been since the early 1980's and I have never had one fail or drift.
2ndtimer
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Just a quick heads up, if you are interested in the Burris Fullfield II 2-7 scope, cabelas has it on sale for $139.99 free shipping with promo code WSANTA.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...792580;cat104752080;cat104535180#productChart
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...792580;cat104752080;cat104535180#productChart
Heres my plan..
Im going to try for the burris for 116 plus shipping.. but there is already a low stock and I can't order it until next week.
And if that fails i'll be going with the cheapest vx-1 2-7 i can find.
What is the leupold 3-9x40 hunter though?
Im going to try for the burris for 116 plus shipping.. but there is already a low stock and I can't order it until next week.
And if that fails i'll be going with the cheapest vx-1 2-7 i can find.
What is the leupold 3-9x40 hunter though?
I looked through the leupold rifleman 3-9x40 yesterday at cabelas and was actually impressed. How do these stack up against a vx-I?
the only thing that made me hesitant is the 1/2 moa adjustments. But for the distances I'm shooting that isn't a big concern I don't think. The scope was $179
the only thing that made me hesitant is the 1/2 moa adjustments. But for the distances I'm shooting that isn't a big concern I don't think. The scope was $179
I've got a Bushnell Elite 4200 2.5-10x40 on a Savage .243 long action. Great glass but out of your price range.
I mentioned that to get to this:
When I first installed that scope on the rifle, I used a set of Burris standard bases (turn-in extended front base to bridge the long action and windage adjustable rear) with a set of Burris Signature low rings. The setup was nice and low on the rifle and worked great. I normally HATE standard bases because they can easily ruin a scope but the Signature rings take care of that issue. I was looking at the possibility of using the rifle for cougar hunting at night and wanted a slightly larger objective (and found a smoking deal on a 2.5-10x50 E4200 with the Firefly ret. about the same time). The larger scope bell didn't fit with the bases and rings that I had so I went to a Piccatinny rail (needed to bridge the long action) and Signature Zee rings. The Sig. Zees are available in medium height at the lowest and the combination of the base and rings left the scope much higher than I like it. My point is that unless you find a super low set of rings or use a cheek pad on the stock, the combination of a Picc base and rings leave a scope a little high on a Savage/Stevens.
Since I can't night hunt where I live now, the 40mm scope is going back on along with the standard style bases to get the scope back at the height that I like.
I mentioned that to get to this:
When I first installed that scope on the rifle, I used a set of Burris standard bases (turn-in extended front base to bridge the long action and windage adjustable rear) with a set of Burris Signature low rings. The setup was nice and low on the rifle and worked great. I normally HATE standard bases because they can easily ruin a scope but the Signature rings take care of that issue. I was looking at the possibility of using the rifle for cougar hunting at night and wanted a slightly larger objective (and found a smoking deal on a 2.5-10x50 E4200 with the Firefly ret. about the same time). The larger scope bell didn't fit with the bases and rings that I had so I went to a Piccatinny rail (needed to bridge the long action) and Signature Zee rings. The Sig. Zees are available in medium height at the lowest and the combination of the base and rings left the scope much higher than I like it. My point is that unless you find a super low set of rings or use a cheek pad on the stock, the combination of a Picc base and rings leave a scope a little high on a Savage/Stevens.
Since I can't night hunt where I live now, the 40mm scope is going back on along with the standard style bases to get the scope back at the height that I like.
Thanks Helotaxi thats the info i needed to hear.. I was wondering if it would need a cheek pad, because honestly I like the way the gun shoulders now and wouldn't want it any different.
I'm almost leaning towards paying a little more for a nicer scope than deal with a whole new mounting set up...
But i was looking forward to an upgrade considering I just have basic weaver bases with leupold rifleman rings..
So now I'm possibly considering just going with a 3-9x40 for ease of mounting on this LONG savage action
I'm almost leaning towards paying a little more for a nicer scope than deal with a whole new mounting set up...
But i was looking forward to an upgrade considering I just have basic weaver bases with leupold rifleman rings..
So now I'm possibly considering just going with a 3-9x40 for ease of mounting on this LONG savage action
NWCP
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Have you considered a 3-9x40, or something in that range. Prices will vary as I'm sure you're aware of, but a 3-9 variable is a good flexible scope. I have owned a few over the years and currently use a 3-9x40 Leupold AR on one of my AR15 hunting rigs. It just happens to be a 6.8SPC II (.270) and the power combination works well with the caliber for a medium range rifle. There are inexpensive 3-9s out there... the Leupold is a bit pricey, but worth every penny if you have the spare cash. It's a low profile scope that I have mounted on a GG&G quick release mount. Without the quick release mount the price isn't really all that bad. Just an idea, something to look at.
Ok guys do you think the reversible front base will be neccessary for the 3-9 scopes??
Or do you think an upgrade to a 1-piece base would work?
And thanks again helotaxi... If I have to go with the reversible front I'll def be considering that Burris setup
Or do you think an upgrade to a 1-piece base would work?
And thanks again helotaxi... If I have to go with the reversible front I'll def be considering that Burris setup
dldbrandon
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I have a Marlin XL7 in .270. I put a Vortex diamondback in 4-12 with the BDC. I like it better than my buddy's leupold VX1. Its clearer, brighter, and has better contrast. Plus it has the best warranty out there.. I used a set of Weaver Quadlock rings that only cost 15 bucks. That's just over 200 bucks for the scope and rings.
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