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    Default Scope recommendations

    Hey yall, I need some help on selecting a new scope. This will be replacing a cheap simmons 3-9x that come on my Stevens 200 .223 when i bought it. I want something with more magnafication for some varmit huntin/plinking duties.

    What would you experts recommend with a budget of around $250?

    Thanks in advance.

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    If you are looking for the best fixed power scopes in that range- or slightly higher- I would be looking at the Super Sniper in 10x or 16x. Excellent glass for that kind of money. The variable powers are definitely going to be lower quality glass in that range.

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    Some links- only one place to buy them new-

    http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-Rifle-Scopes-C187.aspx

    http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-16x42-Tactic...cope-P501.aspx

    They do have some more expensive models, but the original $299 units were the ones getting all the praise initially.
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    Thanks, Jackal, I'm checking those out right now.

    Appreciate the link, Jim, and thats a real good deal. I'm looking for a little more magnafication, though.

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    I like the new Redfield scopes. I have one on the Fal. Made in America, lifetime warranty and very nice glass for the money.

    http://swfa.com/Redfield-Rifle-Scopes-C2839.aspx

    Little cheaper here. http://www.opticsplanet.net/redfield...e-reticle.html
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    Also, looking for a scope with target knobs. Thanks for the recommendations guys, keep them coming!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jerrymrc View Post
    I like the new Redfield scopes. I have one on the Fal. Made in America, lifetime warranty and very nice glass for the money.

    http://swfa.com/Redfield-Rifle-Scopes-C2839.aspx

    Little cheaper here. http://www.opticsplanet.net/redfield...e-reticle.html

    Redfield scopes are "built" or "assembled" in the USA, they are not "made" here. In order for them to be made here, they have to have a certain percentage of parts made here. Most of Redfield's parts are made overseas in Asia.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmg8550 View Post
    Redfield scopes are "built" or "assembled" in the USA, they are not "made" here. In order for them to be made here, they have to have a certain percentage of parts made here. Most of Redfield's parts are made overseas in Asia.
    Link please.
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    Quote Originally Posted by redneck122 View Post
    Also, looking for a scope with target knobs. Thanks for the recommendations guys, keep them coming!
    I would up your allowance and look at the 16x Sightron SIII. The glass will make any scope in the $250 range look like junk and the knob adjustments are repeatable.

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