looking for fixed power scope...

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johnAK

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I am waiting my savage 10FP .308 24" rifle to pick up next week,
and I started to look for scope, I think I like fixed power better, simple to operate, I have 4x scope for my SAIGA 7.62x39, and I liked it(well, most of snipers in WWII used 4x, so I guess 6x or 10x is more than enough for me),
so far, I found Tasco SS 10x42 has good review in this board, and I found Leupold 6x36 looks good too,(but it's only glossy finish available)
Do you have any other preference for brands or opinion to brag about your scope?:D
 
Get a Leupold 10X fixed Power Var III...

I was looking to build a sniper rifle similar to the USMC's M40A1 but I want to put a Leupold Fixed 10X as opposed to the Unertl simply because I prefer Leupold's glass... get a mildot reticle and u will have the ideal military sniper's rig.
 
John, how much are you looking to spend? Could I give you my opinion? Check out the Leupold Vari X III M1 3.5-10 LR. It's a great scope that gives you the lower power when you want it and the higher power when you need it. It comes with the same knobs as the Mark 4 series which are easy to read and use. If you buy this scope you will need no other for that rifle. But this is dependent on your pocket book. The scope runs about $700 new but you can find a used one at www.snipercountry.com at the Emporium for less usually.

As for the Tasco SS , stay clear of them. I know some people have had good luck with them but I had two. One broke and the other never seemed to work right. TShoes on this board had three and all broke. Get a good scope first time around and you won't need another. Even if you have to save up like many of us have.
 
Rob01: Did you and Tshoes have the "M" series Tasco scope (with the parallax adjustment knob on the side? If so, that's the problem and the difference. The regular 10X42 with the parallax adjustment ring on the back are the scopes that everyone has had good luck with.
 
Fixed power, I would go with a 6 power Leupold.

Just look through them side by side with the other fixed power offerings & you'll see why.
Personally I like the M-8, 6x42 matt finish duplex, stock # 46181.

JM $.02, k
 
Dave: Bass Pro Shops has Vari-x II scopes for $177.77,on sale to sunday.Big sale on guns&gear.Bought 2 on tuesday,wish I had bought more.
 
Prof his were the M model but mine that broke was the basic rear adjustment non M model. My M model also never worked all that well in that the adjustments were mushy and the glass wasn't to clear towards the edges. Also a guy that actually tested them when they first came out and were going for the military contract said they were built very well but when they didn't get the contract, I know SWFA's site has a mil number on it but they didn't receive a contract, they stopped production for a year and when they started again the QC had gone down hill and they weren't as well made. I guess it's a crap shot now and that's not something I'd want to be doing with a scope.
 
A couple years ago, I bought a new .338 Win Mag. I spent some time mulling over what scope to buy. I have a tendency to want gadgetry and so I looked at the Leupold variables. At one point I asked myself a question. When I am hunting, what power do I usually have my variable set at, and the answer is 6x. This seems to give me the most magnification while still allowing me to see in brush or make a running shot on game. Upon realizing this, I remember reading the book; Marine Sniper where Carlos Hathcock made extreme long range shots with both a Model 70 Winchester and an M2 Browning using a fixed 6x scope. Ironically there was an article in that months American Rifleman about fixed 6x scopes. They mentioned in that article that 6x magnification is the highest magnication you can use without decreasing the light transmission of the scope. In other words, using magnification past 6x in poor lighting conditions works against you as far as light transmission goes. One scope immediatly jumped out at me. The Leupold 6x42. This scope is the only fixed power scope that uses their Multicoat 4 lens technology. I bought one and it is easily the nicest scope I have. I own a pile of Vari-X IIIs, but for some reason this scope just has the look of quality. The optical clarity seems better etc. This may all be in my mind, but whatever. Last year I shot an elk in black timber and the scope worked out terrific. I was out in almost two weeks of continuous rain, no problem.
 
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