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Old 07-16-2014, 01:57 PM
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Anyone used or know much about the cabellas pine ridge scopes or the vortex diamondback?

Looking for a 3-9 ish magnification for an old .308 I'm refinishing to use for hunting deer and maybe moose.

Then diamondback was a bit more in money bit a little clearer. The pine ridge had some yardage adjustment final but not sure I'd use it much in a hunting scenario.
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Old 07-16-2014, 02:00 PM
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You shouldn't limit yourself to cheap optics, for $360 you can get a nikon monarch 2.5-10x42, much better glass than the both scopes you stated.
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Old 07-16-2014, 02:03 PM
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How about a Bushnell elite? E3940. 360 is a tad out of range right now.
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Old 07-16-2014, 02:08 PM
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What's your max budget?
Redfeild revolution 3-9x40 at cabelas for $289.99
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Old 07-16-2014, 02:09 PM
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Nothing wrong with the Bushnell Elite line, especially if you can pick up a good used one in the Optics Buy & Sell section.
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:10 PM
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Would there be an reason to go with a 3-9 vs a 4-12 or vice versa?
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:11 PM
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Depends on what range you'll be shooting.

3-9x40 is all you really need unless your shooting over 400 yards.
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:22 PM
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Where I hunt mostly 200 yard or less. But I do like to shoot 300 yard targets at the range and be able to seem them a bit better than a 3-9 can provide sometimes.
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:25 PM
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I would avoid the Cabelas Pine Ridge all together, That's right from the guy at the Cabelas in Billings Montana last week. Vortex, I would stick to thier high end optics.
I ended up buying a Nikon Prostaff 5, 2.5-10x40 for $280 USD
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:31 PM
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Also, I got this rifle from an uncle, and he took his scope off it. I am assuming there were some bases on the scope, would they have been specific for this rifle? All I have are mounting holes, not sure if I need something specific to put a new scope on. Picture attached.
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:40 PM
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Also, I got this rifle from an uncle, and he took his scope off it. I am assuming there were some bases on the scope, would they have been specific for this rifle? All I have are mounting holes, not sure if I need something specific to put a new scope on. Picture attached.
You'll need bases, Weaver is the most common.
Weaver rings as well
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Old 08-27-2014, 11:11 AM
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If Nikon Monarch is within your budget it may a good option.
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