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Hi- I'm wondering if the new offerings in Grand Slam & Classic Weaver scopes are worth buying? I want a 2-10 or 4-12 . I thought about a Bushnell 3200, but if they're good I'd buy a Weaver instead. Does Meade still own Weaver or is it ATK? Thanks for any advice......
 
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Thanks! I went to the website you listed. I'm sure I can find some info there. I would still be interested in hearing about you new Weaver when you get it.
 
I think Weavers are a good scope and I had a couple of them many years ago. I have heard wonderful things about Zeiss scopes and have always wanted one but didn't think I would ever own one because they are so expensive,...until recently. I saw a Zeiss Conquest 2.5-8x for $359 and a 4x for $299 on a couple of the internet scope sites. Other than Leupold, a lot of scopes don't have very good resale but I would think Zeiss would be pretty good.
 
Burris Timberline

Hi Planted,
I like the Weavers but I recently was looking for something with a little more eye relief and found a 4-12 Burris Timberline. It is an inexpensive Burris with lifetime warranty and is a pretty nice scope for the money.
I think they are one heck of a deal.
Good luck
Mike
 
Well, I gotta be careful about the physical size of the scope. I want to use it on my AR15 and any other rifle down the line that I need to work up accurate handloads for. I was going to buy the Bushnell 3200 2-10 Compact, but like I said I got to thinking about Weaver. I 'll check out the Burris Timberline....didn't know they made it. Thanks!
 
Natchez

Hi Planted,
I think I got it at Natchez Shooters or maybe Optics Planet.
I put it on a front grip XP100 in 7BR. It has up to 4" of eye relief.
I have had it for a couple of months and it is clear and has repeatable adjustments, 1/8" @ 100.
Good luck
Mike
 
I'm also interested in any firsthand experience in weavers.

I pretty much have my mind set on a super slam (4-20x50) for a varmit model rock river AR.

But if anyone with some knowledge could speak up before I lay my money down, I would greatly appreciate it.
 
Wish I could help but my only Weaver experience is with the K12 on my groundhog rifle and a K4 on my inline. As both are older fixed power steel tube models I doubt if they are anything like what your looking at.
 
I have 2 of their handgun scopes and a 4.5-14 Grand Slam. I think they are a very good scope for the price.
 
4inch357 said:
I have 2 of their handgun scopes and a 4.5-14 Grand Slam. I think they are a very good scope for the price.
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Now we're gettin' somewhere......Is lens definition nice & sharp out to the edges at all magnification settings on the riflescope?
 
bayfisher said:
I'm also interested in any firsthand experience in weavers.

I pretty much have my mind set on a super slam (4-20x50) for a varmit model rock river AR.

But if anyone with some knowledge could speak up before I lay my money down, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Well, they say you can only shoot as good as you can see. BUT, there's overkill too. If your shots are going to be 300yards or under on groundhogs, I don't think you'll need 20x or the 50mm objective lens. For me, 12x would be the maximum I'd use and with a 40mm objective lens. Too high magnification makes heat waves even worse in the summer sun. That's why I'm looking for a 2x-10x in either 38mm or 40mm. There's also scope length/weight to consider as well. Mounting it on an AR15, some varmint scope would be almost as long as the action and most of the forearm. If you're going to shoot at groundhogs at 400-500 yads, then the extra magnification will help. Trouble is, the .223 will have a hard time making it that far. Not saying it can't be done, but it will be a major challenge.
 
Planted

Thanks for the heat wave perspective. Here in texas it does get pretty hot and I had not considered that.

Also, like you pointed out, I will most likely be shooting at 350 yrds or less.

As far as the overkill issue, I shoot a fully customized 10-22 with a 4-16x50 AO, never any farther than 100 yrds and usually between 50 and 75 yrds.I just love to place 10 shots into a nickel sized stick on.:D
 
I've got four of the Japanese Weaver Classic scopes...a 2.5x10, two fixed power 4X ones, and one fixed power 2.5X. They have fully multicoated lenses, are bright and work great. I think they are a great buy for the money.
 
Cocked & Locked said:
I've got four of the Japanese Weaver Classic scopes...a 2.5x10, two fixed power 4X ones, and one fixed power 2.5X. They have fully multicoated lenses, are bright and work great. I think they are a great buy for the money.
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What is the diameter in inches of the objective lens on the 2.5x10 power scope? I believe it's a 38mm lens, but with the thichnes of the metal, etc., it'll be larger than 38 mm, whatever that would be in inches.That's the one I'm wanting to buy to use on my AR15.
 
bayfisher said:
Planted

Thanks for the heat wave perspective. Here in texas it does get pretty hot and I had not considered that.

Also, like you pointed out, I will most likely be shooting at 350 yrds or less.

As far as the overkill issue, I shoot a fully customized 10-22 with a 4-16x50 AO, never any farther than 100 yrds and usually between 50 and 75 yrds.I just love to place 10 shots into a nickel sized stick on.:D
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The trend seems to be more magnification and definitely a larger objective lens 50mm or more. I can understand it if you're trying to shoot in extremely low light, but I'm far from convinced that you need a 50 mm lens for shooting in the daylight hours. I'm old & old school line of thinking. A couple years ago I shot a coyote with my .220 Swift that has an older Bausch & Lomb 6x-24x with a 38mm objective lens. It was almost dark when I spotted the coyote along the tree line @ 360 yards out. I had no problem seeing him, it was trying to get the shot in at the only spot there was that was open. I did get him. I also like the notion of keeping things as light & compact as I can within reason. Now for long range groundhog hunting, 500 yards +, you need alot of scope & gun. I had a nice rig back when I was young. Rem. 700 BDL, bull barrel, 25-06 with a Unertl BV 20x. A timney trigger set for a few ounces....Shot alot of groundhogs @ 400, 500, & a few a bit farther.
 
what is the diameter in inches of the objective lens on the 2.5x10 power scope? I believe it's a 38mm lens, but with the thichnes of the metal, etc., it'll be larger than 38 mm, whatever that would be in inches.
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1 & 11/16"
 
"The trend seems to be more magnification and definitely a larger objective lens 50mm or more. I can understand it if you're trying to shoot in extremely low light, but I'm far from convinced that you need a 50 mm lens for shooting in the daylight hours. I'm old & old school line of thinking."


+1 Why folks choose a 4-16x 50mm to hunt deer in areas where the average shot is 75 yards is beyond me!
 
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