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I'm assuming the 30-06 is for deer hunting? I'd put a Leoupold on it. A 2-7 or 3-9x is perfect for deer hunting and Leoupold products are top-notch. As for the .22, it really depends what you plan on using it for whether you want to spend the money on decent glass. Don't skimp on the deer hunting rifle though. You need a good reliable weatherproof scope, that holds its zero, when it counts. Good luck
I would also go with a Leupold VX III, plus they are garunteed for life.
go with a Nikon pro staff 3-9-40 for the 06 and a cheap 3-9-32 for the .22
I have a Barska on my deer gun (3-9 magnification), and it is extremely clear. My friend also has a Barska on his varmint rifle (higher magnification)and he also loves it. As for the 22. it depends on what you use it for.
Tasco for a .22. I would go with Nikonfor yor 30-06, or if you want to spurge go with Leupold.
I prefer Burris scopes. Cabelas now sells some excellent scopes, if you buy a cabelas scope and don't like it you get your money back, no questions asked. Can't beat that.
For the deer rifle,spend the money and get a Leupold VX II,3 by 9.Around $300.For the 22,which is basically a 100 yard rifle,spend a 100 or 150 on a decent Bushnell Banner 4 by 12 or something similar.
For the '06 pump, go with a 2-7x. Walmart has a Nikon like this for under $200. No need for more magnification than 7x on a slide rifle, and you can dial down to 2x for potential quick and close or running shots.
For the .22, save some money and get a fixed power 4x. That'll be plenty of magnification for the .22's limited range, and you don't need the ability to dial down to even lower magnification, because i don't think you'll be making many snap or running shots on game with it.
If you take a variable scope and a fixed power scope comparable in price, you will generally see higher quality in the fixed scope. In other words, you'll pay a lot more for a variable scope than you would for a fixed power scope of comparable quality.
Bushnel Banner 3-9-40, there great I own 4 of them. They are about $90.
new redfield looks good and its only 130 dollers
I would put a Nikon 3 X 9 X 50 Buckmaster ( the 50 gathers more light early in the morning and late in the evening in the woods) on the 30-06 and a 3 X 9 X 40 Nikon Pro Staff on the .22. Over the years I have cheated myself on the the quality of scopes for my .22's. You can't hit what you can't see.
another vote for nikon!!!
I would invest as much as possible in a good 3x9 scope for your 30-06 -- Leupold has worked well for me -- as you will appreciate the quality glass in longer range and/or low light situations. I put a lower priced Simmons on my .22 mag and it has been more than adequate.
I had a weak moment and invested in a Simmons 6x21x44 scope to put on my 223 to go to Montana to pararie dog hunt. The scope was really clear and the side focus adjusted really well. I sighted the scope in before I left and the first morning that I laid the rifle on the shooting bench to shoot pararie dogs all I could see was fog. I went to the sporting goods store in Wyoming and bought my usual Nikon Buckmasters scope and had a fantastic pararie dog hunt. I hope I have no weak moments again.Don't cheat yourself when buying a scope.
Redfield scopes are manufactured in the same Oregon factory that produces Leupold. Successful Hunter magazine did a spread on Redfield, and came to the conclusion that in terms of adjustment, price and ruggedness, that it is a solid buy. The tester heated it, submerged it and froze it. Only a slight ring of frost on the inside of the objective lens- possibly due to not all of the moisture being purged during manufacture. Other than that, he adjusted groups starting on a point, moving 3 inches to the right, 3 inches down, 3 inches to the left and 3 inches up. the pattern from the first group matched up with the pattern from the last group (basically made a square using .223 in 50 grain JHPs). Tester said that indicated near flawless adjustment tuning.
If you're not sold on Redfield yet, I'd recommend a Nikon Monarch. Nikon has been a strong supporter of the shooting sports for some time, and their Monarch that I have in 2.5-10x50 with red/green dot is a perfect deer taking scope. Good luck
If you would like a good, all-around scope for deer hunting, I would advise one in the three to nine-power range. I have always had great success with Bushnell scopes; however, there are many fine brands on the market today. As for the .22 rifle, I would purchase an elcheapo.
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I'm assuming the 30-06 is for deer hunting? I'd put a Leoupold on it. A 2-7 or 3-9x is perfect for deer hunting and Leoupold products are top-notch. As for the .22, it really depends what you plan on using it for whether you want to spend the money on decent glass. Don't skimp on the deer hunting rifle though. You need a good reliable weatherproof scope, that holds its zero, when it counts. Good luck
I would also go with a Leupold VX III, plus they are garunteed for life.
go with a Nikon pro staff 3-9-40 for the 06 and a cheap 3-9-32 for the .22
I have a Barska on my deer gun (3-9 magnification), and it is extremely clear. My friend also has a Barska on his varmint rifle (higher magnification)and he also loves it. As for the 22. it depends on what you use it for.
Tasco for a .22. I would go with Nikonfor yor 30-06, or if you want to spurge go with Leupold.
I prefer Burris scopes. Cabelas now sells some excellent scopes, if you buy a cabelas scope and don't like it you get your money back, no questions asked. Can't beat that.
For the deer rifle,spend the money and get a Leupold VX II,3 by 9.Around $300.For the 22,which is basically a 100 yard rifle,spend a 100 or 150 on a decent Bushnell Banner 4 by 12 or something similar.
For the '06 pump, go with a 2-7x. Walmart has a Nikon like this for under $200. No need for more magnification than 7x on a slide rifle, and you can dial down to 2x for potential quick and close or running shots.
For the .22, save some money and get a fixed power 4x. That'll be plenty of magnification for the .22's limited range, and you don't need the ability to dial down to even lower magnification, because i don't think you'll be making many snap or running shots on game with it.
If you take a variable scope and a fixed power scope comparable in price, you will generally see higher quality in the fixed scope. In other words, you'll pay a lot more for a variable scope than you would for a fixed power scope of comparable quality.
Bushnel Banner 3-9-40, there great I own 4 of them. They are about $90.
new redfield looks good and its only 130 dollers
I would put a Nikon 3 X 9 X 50 Buckmaster ( the 50 gathers more light early in the morning and late in the evening in the woods) on the 30-06 and a 3 X 9 X 40 Nikon Pro Staff on the .22. Over the years I have cheated myself on the the quality of scopes for my .22's. You can't hit what you can't see.
another vote for nikon!!!
I would invest as much as possible in a good 3x9 scope for your 30-06 -- Leupold has worked well for me -- as you will appreciate the quality glass in longer range and/or low light situations. I put a lower priced Simmons on my .22 mag and it has been more than adequate.
I had a weak moment and invested in a Simmons 6x21x44 scope to put on my 223 to go to Montana to pararie dog hunt. The scope was really clear and the side focus adjusted really well. I sighted the scope in before I left and the first morning that I laid the rifle on the shooting bench to shoot pararie dogs all I could see was fog. I went to the sporting goods store in Wyoming and bought my usual Nikon Buckmasters scope and had a fantastic pararie dog hunt. I hope I have no weak moments again.Don't cheat yourself when buying a scope.
Redfield scopes are manufactured in the same Oregon factory that produces Leupold. Successful Hunter magazine did a spread on Redfield, and came to the conclusion that in terms of adjustment, price and ruggedness, that it is a solid buy. The tester heated it, submerged it and froze it. Only a slight ring of frost on the inside of the objective lens- possibly due to not all of the moisture being purged during manufacture. Other than that, he adjusted groups starting on a point, moving 3 inches to the right, 3 inches down, 3 inches to the left and 3 inches up. the pattern from the first group matched up with the pattern from the last group (basically made a square using .223 in 50 grain JHPs). Tester said that indicated near flawless adjustment tuning.
If you're not sold on Redfield yet, I'd recommend a Nikon Monarch. Nikon has been a strong supporter of the shooting sports for some time, and their Monarch that I have in 2.5-10x50 with red/green dot is a perfect deer taking scope. Good luck
If you would like a good, all-around scope for deer hunting, I would advise one in the three to nine-power range. I have always had great success with Bushnell scopes; however, there are many fine brands on the market today. As for the .22 rifle, I would purchase an elcheapo.
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