need a scope!!!

customaquatics · July 22, 2012, 03:16 PM

im in need for a scope for coyotes this season!!! i was thinking that nikon coyote scope? but what do you guys think?

Jack O'Conner · July 22, 2012, 05:09 PM

I've had good luck with my Simmons 44MAG scope in 2X-7X.

Jack

**Art Eatman** · July 22, 2012, 05:59 PM

I have found that my 2x7 does just fine on prairie dogs, out to 300 yards. Works at night on coyotes, also.

Just sayin'.

Clifford L. Hughes · July 22, 2012, 08:20 PM

Customaquatics: Your rifle will shoot only as good as its sights: don't go cheap.
Put a good Leupold or Burris in 2X7 or 3X9 and you can't go wrong.

Semper Fi.

Gunnery Sergeant
Clifford L. Hughes
USMC Retired

Chowder · July 23, 2012, 02:57 PM

Just put a leupold VXII 2-7 on my marlin and love it. Not cheap but it was affordable and is crystal clear.

huntinaz · July 23, 2012, 04:04 PM

I'm curious about the reticle on the coyote special. I think it has potential to increase target acquisition speed. If it was me, brands I would consider would be Leupold, Nikon, Weaver, Vortex, maybe Burris. I'd prefer a holdover reticle but to be honest, 90% of the coyotes I shoot are inside 100 yards. That's the point of calling them in

warbirdlover · July 23, 2012, 05:07 PM

The Nikon BDC reticle works like magic.

customaquatics · July 24, 2012, 12:52 AM

if i did the Burris they have a deal now if you buy a 3x9x40 an get a free rimfire so it would give me a reason to buy a .22

its the Fullfield line i think that is doing this.

bamaranger · August 10, 2012, 05:36 AM

I don't like the Nikon circular aiming points, just don't seem precise.

Nikon makes a 4-16x tac scope I would like to have, the Monarch "x".

math teacher · August 10, 2012, 05:38 PM

A lot of scopes look good in broad daylight. It is when the light gets dim that the more expensive scopes begin to shine. Buy the best scope within your budget.

July 22, 2012, 03:16 PM	#1
customaquatics Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 678	need a scope!!! im in need for a scope for coyotes this season!!! i was thinking that nikon coyote scope? but what do you guys think? __________________ 23 year old NRA member AKaholic #158907 , 1942 Ex-Sniper Izzy Mosin Nagant, 1970's Marlin 30-30, Remington 870 tatical, Charter Arms The Pink Lady 38 Special.

July 22, 2012, 05:09 PM	#2
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,320	I've had good luck with my Simmons 44MAG scope in 2X-7X. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

July 22, 2012, 05:59 PM	#3
Art Eatman Staff Lead Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX, USA Posts: 20,947	I have found that my 2x7 does just fine on prairie dogs, out to 300 yards. Works at night on coyotes, also. Just sayin'. __________________ You're from BATFE? Come right in! I use all your fine products!

July 23, 2012, 04:04 PM	#6
huntinaz Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2010 Location: az Posts: 862	I'm curious about the reticle on the coyote special. I think it has potential to increase target acquisition speed. If it was me, brands I would consider would be Leupold, Nikon, Weaver, Vortex, maybe Burris. I'd prefer a holdover reticle but to be honest, 90% of the coyotes I shoot are inside 100 yards. That's the point of calling them in __________________ Wanted: 50 Beowulf Brass, .500 cal bullets "Once you quit hearing sir and ma'am, the rest is soon to follow." - Cormack McCarthy "I'm just an average Joe, although I did score 4 touchdowns in one game..."-Al Bundy

July 24, 2012, 12:52 AM	#8
customaquatics Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 678	if i did the Burris they have a deal now if you buy a 3x9x40 an get a free rimfire so it would give me a reason to buy a .22 its the Fullfield line i think that is doing this. __________________ 23 year old NRA member AKaholic #158907 , 1942 Ex-Sniper Izzy Mosin Nagant, 1970's Marlin 30-30, Remington 870 tatical, Charter Arms The Pink Lady 38 Special.

July 22, 2012, 08:20 PM	#4
Clifford L. Hughes Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2011 Location: Southern Californis Posts: 795	Customaquatics: Your rifle will shoot only as good as its sights: don't go cheap. Put a good Leupold or Burris in 2X7 or 3X9 and you can't go wrong. Semper Fi. Gunnery Sergeant Clifford L. Hughes USMC Retired

July 23, 2012, 02:57 PM	#5
Chowder Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 223	Just put a leupold VXII 2-7 on my marlin and love it. Not cheap but it was affordable and is crystal clear.

July 23, 2012, 05:07 PM	#7
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,322	The Nikon BDC reticle works like magic.

August 10, 2012, 05:36 AM	#9
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,633	nikon I don't like the Nikon circular aiming points, just don't seem precise. Nikon makes a 4-16x tac scope I would like to have, the Monarch "x".

August 10, 2012, 05:38 PM	#10
math teacher Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2012 Posts: 242	A lot of scopes look good in broad daylight. It is when the light gets dim that the more expensive scopes begin to shine. Buy the best scope within your budget.