Model12Win
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Hello all!
I am going to be buying a CZ-527 bolt-action rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm next month. I plan to put an optic on it, but need some suggestions. I am not really a "scope" person. All of the handguns and rifles only have iron sights, and I've not had much experience with any sort of scope though I have read about them and feel decently versed on the terminology of them.
So for this rifle, the purposes will be varied. It will first and foremost be used as a fun rifle, for casual paper target shooting for groups in the 25 yard indoor range nearby, for shooting out to about 75 yards on my friend's properties for plinking, and maybe out to 100-150 yards at my Dad's property for again, plinking and the occasional paper target shooting. But, there is a 300 yard rifle range that is also close and I plan to do some shooting there as well, and do want a 300 yard capability out of the optic. I know the 7.62x39mm starts to drop a lot after that, but can foresee use out to maybe 400 yards max if the opportunity presents itself in the future.
Aside from range and plinking use for fun, I want this to be a deer and hog rifle. I am not an avid hunter, but want this rifle to be able to hunt said game when I do go hunting.
So, for the uses and on a budget of $350, what recommendations do you have? Like I said, I'm a scope newbie so any input will be hugely appreciated. Thank you so much!!
EDIT: I forgot to mention, I'd like something lightweight and reasonably compact. This is a lightweight gun, and putting a big heavy scope on it is not what I want to do LOL!
I am going to be buying a CZ-527 bolt-action rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm next month. I plan to put an optic on it, but need some suggestions. I am not really a "scope" person. All of the handguns and rifles only have iron sights, and I've not had much experience with any sort of scope though I have read about them and feel decently versed on the terminology of them.
So for this rifle, the purposes will be varied. It will first and foremost be used as a fun rifle, for casual paper target shooting for groups in the 25 yard indoor range nearby, for shooting out to about 75 yards on my friend's properties for plinking, and maybe out to 100-150 yards at my Dad's property for again, plinking and the occasional paper target shooting. But, there is a 300 yard rifle range that is also close and I plan to do some shooting there as well, and do want a 300 yard capability out of the optic. I know the 7.62x39mm starts to drop a lot after that, but can foresee use out to maybe 400 yards max if the opportunity presents itself in the future.
Aside from range and plinking use for fun, I want this to be a deer and hog rifle. I am not an avid hunter, but want this rifle to be able to hunt said game when I do go hunting.
So, for the uses and on a budget of $350, what recommendations do you have? Like I said, I'm a scope newbie so any input will be hugely appreciated. Thank you so much!!
EDIT: I forgot to mention, I'd like something lightweight and reasonably compact. This is a lightweight gun, and putting a big heavy scope on it is not what I want to do LOL!
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