mgmorden
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Hey guys - just coming here for some advice. I just got a new rifle - a Marlin XS7 7mm-08 - that I'm hoping to use deer hunting (next season). I'm looking at buying a scope and want to make sure I get something that isn't a waste of time/money.
Here in SC shots are pretty close-in - usually 75 yards or less to be honest and I've never taken a shot over 125-ish, so optical clarity isn't the biggest of concerns. Consistency and durability is mainly what I want - I want a scope that holds zero well from shot to shot and between magnifications and isn't going to break after a year or two.
Realistic budget that I feel I can put into this is $150 to $200 - MAYBE $250 if I stretched it. My primary options that I'm looking at are the Nikon Prostaff and the Leupold VX-1. Both probably in the 3-9x40mm, though I have considered the Leupold in 2-7x32mm for potential weight savings. How do you guys feel about these (and is there anything else in this price range that I should be looking at)?
Thanks!
Here in SC shots are pretty close-in - usually 75 yards or less to be honest and I've never taken a shot over 125-ish, so optical clarity isn't the biggest of concerns. Consistency and durability is mainly what I want - I want a scope that holds zero well from shot to shot and between magnifications and isn't going to break after a year or two.
Realistic budget that I feel I can put into this is $150 to $200 - MAYBE $250 if I stretched it. My primary options that I'm looking at are the Nikon Prostaff and the Leupold VX-1. Both probably in the 3-9x40mm, though I have considered the Leupold in 2-7x32mm for potential weight savings. How do you guys feel about these (and is there anything else in this price range that I should be looking at)?
Thanks!