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Postby Bourbon » Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:56 pm

Recently got a new .270 Tikka Stainless rifle and need the optics to go with the gun. Any suggestions on models and where to find a good price?

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Postby LawDawg » Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:28 pm

how much you want to spend? I have a 270 with a swarovski 4-10 and I would recommend that. leupold and zeiss also make good optics. Nikon also makes a good one and they are relatively inexpensive. My advice to you is this: spend at least as much money on the scope as you did the gun, you wont regret it.
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Postby tombstone » Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:03 pm

LawDawg wrote:how much you want to spend? I have a 270 with a swarovski 4-10 and I would recommend that. leupold and zeiss also make good optics. Nikon also makes a good one and they are relatively inexpensive. My advice to you is this: spend at least as much money on the scope as you did the gun, you wont regret it.


This is good advice

FWIW i have 2 swarovski scopes and really have enjoyed them
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Postby lilham » Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:08 pm

New Leupold VX 50 mm scope will mount using the factory rings. I don't think any other 50 mm scope will fit unless you buy new rings.

I have a tikka t3 lite with a Leupold VX 4x14x50 and love it.
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Postby Blackduck » Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:31 pm

The next scope I'll buy is a supersniper fixed 10x. $300 and I've never heard a bad thing about them. A buddy just put a 16x on a 22-250 and he says it's an arsewhupper.
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Postby JFW2006 » Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:56 pm

i have a tikka t3 lite .308 with a nikon prostaff..less than 200$.it rides on the 4wheeler alot so didnt want nething to expensive....pretty good for the money....i cant afford swavorski but would love to have one....have a zeiss on a 30-06..and a .270 browning with a trijicon...all great scopes...
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Postby Kenny Boone » Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:40 pm

Nikon for the price. I did buy Burris binoculars and have really been impressed. They gather alot of light before dark and were not that expensive.
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Postby msbigdawg1234 » Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:45 pm

Believe it or not i have a Tasco World Class 2-20x50mm on my Browning Boss .270 for 10 yrs and have loved it. They are real cheap 89.00 at Sportsmansguide just bought another one to put on an Encore Barrel .270
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Postby Bglenut » Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:23 pm

Go with the Stainless Zeiss 3x10x50 or the 4x14x50
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Postby duck chur » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:12 am

I have a Swift 4-13x50 on my Rem. 270. I love it. Always clear and I don't think it has ever fogged up on me. $225 at The Sportsman in Greenville
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Postby duck chur » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:12 am

I meant 4-12x50 mm
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Postby msbigdawg1234 » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:43 am

I have a swift on another .270 and it is also a very good scope
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Postby Kingspointhunter » Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:05 am

Don't waste time, go ahead and get what i get for every rifle i have:

Nightforce illuminated reticle tactical scope. I go with the 22.5 x 56
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Postby Blackduck » Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:47 am

why don't you post the price of that little niteforce scope. :P
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Postby DUCKAHOLIC » Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:48 am

Leupold or Schmit Bender.......stay away from Nikon....they are a camera company
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