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Old 06-23-2017, 12:13 AM
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Thanks for the heads up.
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Old 06-23-2017, 03:44 AM
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Flashole:
I see you've got $500 so this may not fit.
I've got 3 or 4 of the 6.5-20x's Weavers Midway has on sale again now
for $114. They're damned good, even better for the price.
I had two Grand Slams and can't tell the difference other than $600 more.
One was stolen.

What I like about 'em, they'll focus down to 30 feet. Rider and I set at the dining table and focused on the brick fence post out front and could see the tiny specs clearly.

IF you don't like it once you check one out, send it back. Just might change your mind a bit.

Good luck with your decision.
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Old 06-23-2017, 12:49 PM
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I could not find those on Midway. Do you have a link?
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Old 06-23-2017, 01:58 PM
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Flashhole, I am not sure if this is the one spoken of but we have a few of these and they are excellent for the price.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/147...bjective-matte

Just looked and the varminter reticle is out of stock... we have both styles but the kids do better with the varminter style.
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Old 06-23-2017, 02:25 PM
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Just a guess, but George may be referring to the Simmons 6.5-20x50mm that is on sale for $114.99.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/11...bjective-matte
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Old 06-23-2017, 03:04 PM
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go for the Zeiss Conquest
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Old 06-23-2017, 03:18 PM
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I have a Zeiss Conquest mounted on the rifle now. 4.5-14x44mm with the Z-Plex reticle. I bought it several years ago right after they came out. Very nice scope. I want a 50mm bell and 20-24x magnification. The price of the Zeiss has gone way up since I bought mine.
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Old 06-23-2017, 04:22 PM
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What about a 50MM objective lens makes ya what one? A lot of different opinions of what guys like which is how it should be but personally I've never seen the need for a 50MM or wanted it's mandatory height requirements. Maybe I'm missing something I might really "need" .
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Old 06-23-2017, 04:38 PM
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What about a 50MM objective lens makes ya what one? A lot of different opinions of what guys like which is how it should be but personally I've never seen the need for a 50MM or wanted it's mandatory height requirements. Maybe I'm missing something I might really "need" .
I agree with montdoug. The big 50's usually cost more & require higher rings with only minimal advantages. My favorite scopes are Leupold Vari-X III 6.5x to 20x 40mm. I have 3 & they have all been excellent. You can usually pick-up a slightly used one for $400 & with Leupold's warranty there are no worries.

FWIW...
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Old 06-23-2017, 05:05 PM
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I had been wondering why a 50mm scope myself.

To add to what's been said, a good 40-44 mm scope offers all of the light gathering capabilities the human eye can discern. A 50 mm scope offers nothing extra.

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