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Clevinger · November 11, 2012, 01:44 PM

I'll start by saying that I've been deer hunting on a borrowed rifle from my father-in-law and am now hooked.

I am purchasing a Winchester Model 70 30-06 and would like recommendations on a scope.

I would like feedback on what scope to buy that would be a good all-around scope for shots of less than 200 yards. I am hunting in the upper midwest in an area where there is heavy forest separated by fields, so there are some openings where I may need to shoot out further. The buck I got there last weekend was at about 175 yards.

I readily admit I know little to nothing about scope selection, thus the post. Budget could go as high as 600 dollars if necessary but am looking more for 400 dollar range.

November 11, 2012, 01:44 PM	#1
Clevinger Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 407	Scope for Winchester Model 70, Less than 200 yards I'll start by saying that I've been deer hunting on a borrowed rifle from my father-in-law and am now hooked. I am purchasing a Winchester Model 70 30-06 and would like recommendations on a scope. I would like feedback on what scope to buy that would be a good all-around scope for shots of less than 200 yards. I am hunting in the upper midwest in an area where there is heavy forest separated by fields, so there are some openings where I may need to shoot out further. The buck I got there last weekend was at about 175 yards. I readily admit I know little to nothing about scope selection, thus the post. Budget could go as high as 600 dollars if necessary but am looking more for 400 dollar range.