Picked up my new bolt gun today now what optics to,use

rob072770

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I,am very happy with my new Nosler 48 Throphy in 06 today fit and finishes is outstanding. I had said it was a custom miss spoke looked at so many rifles did not get it right. It still,appears to be better fit than any Remmy 700 of the shelf. B&C stock aluminum and I think Kevlar bedding free float chromoly steel barrel cerakoted. With a trigger from Basik Trigger and Nosler receiver all built in OR.
I have 3 scopes in mind that I all ready have.
1. Leuplod Mark 4 8.5x24 nope to heavy and not good for under a 100 yds
2. Swarovski Z6i 1.5x10 42 mm objective it is the lightest by several oz.
3. Leuplod VX-3L 3.5x10 56mm objective more light.

I'm look forward to,your input as always
 

Chopperdrvr

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I vote for the VX3L. Ideal for a very wide variety of situations with the exception of close in thick woods. But that isn't your rifles strong point anyway.
 

Ratdog68

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Of the three you listed, the Swarovski 1.5-10x42mm would be my vote.

But, that Vortex 1-6x on TLM's six8 would be my first choice.
 

rob072770

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Of the three you listed, the Swarovski 1.5-10x42mm would be my vote.

But, that Vortex 1-6x on TLM's six8 would be my first choice.
I,was trying not to buy a new scope but do like the Vortex 1x6 they are replacing all the 1x4 That I have in Leuplod. Seems to be the next new thing. I,do have a few 3x9 that I like as well. Seems like the older I get the bigger the magnification
 

rob072770

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I vote for the VX3L. Ideal for a very wide variety of situations with the exception of close in thick woods. But that isn't your rifles strong point anyway.
Funny you,should,say that I shot a deer with that scope on a 6.8 *** 18" barrel that H built the entire rifle. My first rifle in 6.8 60 yds in thick woods saw the deers neck between two trees and DTR. It was great
 

Drift

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I've had scopes too heavy for my rifle, but never one too light . So I would go with the Sworo.
 

Eddy Gein

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I'm a big fan of the Nikon w/BDC recticle.
They have an ap for your smartphone, you pick rifle, scope, bullet, range, enter hanload data, it grabs current weather from your location(temp, humidity, wind), hit fire & it tells you what bubble to hold on.
With this setup & a good rangefinder I have taken some AMAZING shots.
Helluva scope for around $500.
 

Eddy Gein

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Nikon glass in my opinion is superior to all those high $$ scopes as well.
I have taken pigs with no light next to guys with Leopold's, & other higher $ scopes when they couldn't even see the pig.
Go to a Cabella's or big box store of your choice & have them lay out a Leopold, Swarovski, Zeis & whatever you'd like, make sure they are all 50's, look thru them all & I guarantee the Nikon is brighter.
 

rob072770

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What are you going to use the rifle for and at what distances?
Ed 50yds out to 200yds. target and hunting the VX-3L has a B&C reticle the Z6i is a plex
 

rob072770

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Nikon glass in my opinion is superior to all those high $$ scopes as well.
I have taken pigs with no light next to guys with Leopold's, & other higher $ scopes when they couldn't even see the pig.
Go to a Cabella's or big box store of your choice & have them lay out a Leopold, Swarovski, Zeis & whatever you'd like, make sure they are all 50's, look thru them all & I guarantee the Nikon is brighter.
Thanks for the input I was trying to stay with what I have on hand and only have to buy some rings. I have a steel set of 30 mm Leuplod but can't put my hands on them.
 

Eddy Gein

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Thanks for the input I was trying to stay with what I have on hand and only have to buy some rings. I have a steel set of 30 mm Leuplod but can't put my hands on them.

On wow DUHH I missed that one, my apologies.
All I got was "I have 3 scopes in mind" DOH
 

rob072770

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On wow DUHH I missed that one, my apologies.
All I got was "I have 3 scopes in mind" DOH
We are good I am checking out that Nikon scope
 

rob072770

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I would use the z6i for work that close.
I agree I am going to,take it off my Razorback and mount on the bolt gun. It is an amazing scope. I think I will mount my Eotech XPS3 and use it conjunction with my PVS-14 as a night gun. Now to work up a good load for the rifle. All my rings should be here next week.
 

EGarza04

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I agree I am going to,take it off my Razorback and mount on the bolt gun. It is an amazing scope. I think I will mount my Eotech XPS3 and use it conjunction with my PVS-14 as a night gun. Now to work up a good load for the rifle. All my rings should be here next week.
Very nice.
 

rob072770

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If anyone has some good recipes for 06 please share. My Garand load is 1 gr under lowest so I,think,I will start there

46 gr Varget 168 Hornaday BTHP CCI primers for 7.62
 
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FrankT

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You have some great scopes to try, I am now a Vortex fan myself. I do have to say that sounds like a great rifle.
 
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