A scope on the order of 8X32 magnification is what I'm after. Very clear glass, clear at high magnification, repeatable elevation for clicking. Cost of up to about $500.
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- Thread starter Skip-in-WV
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I have a Hawke Sidewinder 6X24x56 that is incredible. They also make an 8x32x56. It pushes your budget a little at $579 new, but I would imagine with a little bit of effort you can find a used one in good shape.
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I just sent an 8-32 Airmax in to be tested. It just didn't seem to measure up. We'll have to wait and see. Sidewinder is something I'm considering.
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Athlon FFP 8-34 is my scope of choice for that price point. If you want to shoot out to 100 yards the FFP is the way to go. Just replaced my 10-50 Hawke with it. Going from SFP to FFP has made a huge difference in using all the zoom in a scope for me when shooting from 25-100 yards in the same shooting session. If you shoot the same yardage on the same power you won't see a big difference but if you shoot are various ranges and various powers FFP is a real joy to use. Just my 2cents after owning multiple mid to high dollar scopes over the 30 yrs I been shooting.
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The Argos will go that close. It states 15yards but I routinely shoot birds closer than 15 yards out of the shooting shack. Crisp clear reticle.
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Only reason I got the Argos is the illuminated reticle knob is not where the focus knob is. Makes it harder to put a modified wheel on the scope.
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