What scope advice / thoughts
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noharleyyet
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Look for a used FX3 fixed 6 Leupold in Gloss (discontinued)
Redmt
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If I ever find myself buying a rifle with a soul I’ll probably put a S&B klassik on it. Not entirely “period correct” but classy looking IMO.
ismith
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A 3x9 Redfield Widefield would be my recommendation.
Potsie
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How about a Bushnell ScopeChief 2.5-8x32?
Still in the original box.
Still in the original box.
3006Sprng
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I like the look of the older model leupolds, find they have that classic look about them.
Bux_N_Beards
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Grew up with my Dad shooting one of those as a kid, the infamous Mississippi Wound-a-Matic as they were known in these parts, though not in his case as his actually shot surprisingly well without the common issues they’re known for. Sadly, standard era optics would have been a Bushnell or Tasco in a set of see-thru mounts.
All kidding aside, love the suggestion of a Redfield Widefield and would add standard Weaver rings/bases or Redfields for that look.
Dad doesn’t use his anymore, and hasn’t in many years, but it’s got a Leupold 3-9 in Redfield mounts and has managed to account for a few deer for my nephew in recent years.
All kidding aside, love the suggestion of a Redfield Widefield and would add standard Weaver rings/bases or Redfields for that look.
Dad doesn’t use his anymore, and hasn’t in many years, but it’s got a Leupold 3-9 in Redfield mounts and has managed to account for a few deer for my nephew in recent years.
noharleyyet
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My first serious rifle scope was a Gloss Weaver K6 Dual X reticle...I though it the aesthetic pinnacle of magnified aiming technology. IIRC it was 99 bucks in he mid 70's.
44hunter45
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You didn't say where you hunt. I have the same rifle and it wore a Weaver K2.5 for decades. My dad was wicked with that rifle on moving deer in the thick stuff. It now wears a Nikon red-ring 3x9. I've been thinking recently I need to go back to a lower power scope. I have a high-end 2-8x42 for the job, but it's on my granddaughter's rifle.
I still have the K2.5, but is sitting on a Ruger 10/22. The optics struggle is real.
The 742 does its best work as a fast rifle up close. A variable is fine, but keep the minimum power as low as possible. If you like the look of them, an LPVO is a good way to go.
Some people frown on using a retailer's search tools and then not buying from them. I don't. Midway gets plenty of my money.
Go to Midway USA and use their search tool. Choose Optics, Rifle Scopes, Centerfire Scopes. Now select a low minimum power.
Look through the results. Then DM @schmalts here and see what he can do for you if you find something you like.
My choice would be the Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33 if I were on a budget. I wouldn't be shy of the Burris either for this rifle.
I still have the K2.5, but is sitting on a Ruger 10/22. The optics struggle is real.
The 742 does its best work as a fast rifle up close. A variable is fine, but keep the minimum power as low as possible. If you like the look of them, an LPVO is a good way to go.
Some people frown on using a retailer's search tools and then not buying from them. I don't. Midway gets plenty of my money.
Go to Midway USA and use their search tool. Choose Optics, Rifle Scopes, Centerfire Scopes. Now select a low minimum power.
Look through the results. Then DM @schmalts here and see what he can do for you if you find something you like.
My choice would be the Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33 if I were on a budget. I wouldn't be shy of the Burris either for this rifle.
3006Sprng
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The non CDS turret version of the freedoms are good looking scopes for the "classic" look. I agree.
Redmt
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The Redfield Wide field line is great. I have a straight 6x on an 881 Marlin .22. Fantastic scope but I don't know how much recoil it would take. A 3x9 would be very nice.
