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moltogordo
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Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??
06/08/08 01:07 PM

I remember, in years past, putting my first premium scope (Swarovski) on a rifle of average price (Remington 700 Classic in .300 Weatherby)

This rifle has never shot groups larger than 1/2 inch with tailored ammunition. Would it shoot worse if I put a cheap scope on it? I really don't know, because that scope has never been off that rifle, which I bought almost 30 years ago.

Since then, the scope has come first, not the rifle or calibre. I proceeded to outfit all of my favorite rifles with premium scopes (mostly Leupolds and Swarovskis) and you know what? They all shot better. I shot better. My confidence went up and I became a better hunter.

To me now, it's not whether or not I can afford another rifle, but whether or not I can afford another scope.

My suggestion is to stick with the "cheap rifle, pricey scope" dictum, and don't go the other way around. Whether its for you, or your boy.

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Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	hoppdoc	31/07/08 10:42 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	moltogordo	06/08/08 01:07 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	mehulkamdar	02/08/08 09:37 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	bigmaxx	02/08/08 10:32 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	mehulkamdar	05/08/08 12:01 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	bigmaxx	05/08/08 01:39 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	Cinghiale	05/08/08 10:11 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	tophet1	02/08/08 05:25 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	hoppdoc	02/08/08 07:07 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	Nakihunter	02/08/08 09:47 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	9.3x57	03/08/08 02:05 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	DarylS	03/08/08 02:42 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	hoppdoc	03/08/08 02:58 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	Ripp	06/08/08 09:16 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	albertan	24/08/08 10:02 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	John303	31/07/08 10:59 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	szihn	31/07/08 11:39 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	Nakihunter	01/08/08 12:17 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	hoppdoc	01/08/08 08:40 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	Nakihunter	01/08/08 09:44 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	tophet1	01/08/08 09:53 AM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	bigmaxx	01/08/08 02:46 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	tinker	01/08/08 03:11 PM
Re: Cheap Rifle, Pricey Scope??	93mouse	31/07/08 10:56 PM

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