Scope Reccomendations for Lever Action

[twostroke]

Hey Guys just picked up a Lever action Browning BLR .308 and I am thinking of putting a scope on it...just looking for suggestions

I was looking at Burris fullfield II 2x7x35 that I would be getting in on a trade offer with burris rings...thoughts???

but wondering if i should go with a 3x9x40....going to be using this gun for moose and deer.....will be hunting everything from bush to fields...with most shots under 200 yrds.


I am looking at putting a decent scope on this gun but not lookin to break the bank of course either so lookin to spend up to 300.00 for a decent scope.

[twostroke]

IF i was to buy....i was lookin at:

bushnell elite/legend
leupold rifleman/vx1
vortex diamondback


and suggestions are appreciated

[mbhunter]

I've used my dad's Bushnell elite on his 308. It's real nice. If you're going under 200 yds, a 3-9 might be more than you need.

[jlmorgan]

2 x 7 x 35 burris would be perfect for that gun. IMOP

[Surf and Turf]

I wouldn't go with too big a scope for a BLR, 2 x 7 would be plenty. I have a 2 x 7 on my moose rifle and don't think I've ever felt the need to go above 4x, keep in mind the lower the power the wider the field of view. When still hunting it is always on the lowest setting. My deer rifle is a 308 Ruger with 18.5 barrel and I have a 1.5 x 4 love this setup. Most of my scopes are Leupold VX111's most picked up used for decent prices, same cost as a new bushnell, burris etc. can't compare the two for quality.

[twostroke]

any experience with the burris fullfield II ...I have heard a few other members on here reviews and they seem to be decent. I also have a bolt action 30-06 with a bushnell legend 3x9x50 on it I really like the rainguard feature but If i KNew I needed to potentially be taking longer shots then 200 yrds I can always use this gun as well......I have always wanted a quality lever gun tho for multi purpose hunts.

2 x 7 x 35 burris would be perfect for that gun. IMOP

[JBen]

Leupold 2x7x33 on my .308 BLR and with the rings I can still use the irons at short range and or when you need to be faster and or if your comfortable to take a shot at a moving/running target lead them. Small enough its not a hindrance when humping bush or additional weight I'm going to notice, big enough to let enough light in, and give me the magnification for longer shots, and or a wider FoV when not dialed in ( at 2x) which is pretty much where I leave it, and shorter ranges. At least for me a solid all purpose rifle for pretty much anything/anywhere I might hunt in Ont.

[skeeter1]

I have both the elite (3x9) and a Leupold VX-2 (4x12) both are great scopes, but the Leupold wins out IMO. For shots under 200 at moose I think a 2x7 would be more than adequate.

[impact]

Have you looked at Nikon scopes? You may be impressed by the quality of the optics at a reasonable price as they are experts in that field. Available at SAIL, Cabela's, etc.

[twostroke]

What about redfield revenge or revolution......I have never used one but like the idea of the BDC reticle as well?