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Pick the one you prefer.

Poll ended at Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:11 pm

Nikon Bolt XR Crossbow Scope Black Matte (BDC 60)
8
42%
Hawke XB MAP Crossbow Scope 3x32
2
11%
Varizone
7
37%
Shadowzone
2
11%
 
Total votes: 19

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Post by Dayelight »

Do the Nikon and Hawke both have speed rings?
Also, if you want something on the list let me know but this is for my personal scope selection.
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Post by awshucks »

I voted for the Vari-zone, because they can be had new for about $80. They do the job......
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X2 on the Varizone. I like mine
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Post by MidTnHunter »

For the price the Vari-Zone is the way to go, but I just mounted a Leupold Crossbones and it is bad to the Bone!!!
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Post by Dayelight »

Definitely not looking to spend over a hundred for a scope. Sure hope the Leupold is awesome for that price! I've already spent enough to fill my freezer with beef, but that wouldn't be much fun though, would it.
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Post by Carnivorous »

Hawke for me.

I like the Excal scopes but the Chevrons drive me up the wall..
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Post by Ghostman »

Hawke or Nikon. The excal scopes aren't close to either in quality or performance.
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I prefer Leupold.

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Post by Oppie »

MidTnHunter wrote:For the price the Vari-Zone is the way to go, but I just mounted a Leupold Crossbones and it is bad to the Bone!!!

X2 Got a New Crossbones, sweet scope wearin a purty Gold Ring :D
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Post by sumner4991 »

yooper_man wrote:I prefer Leupold.

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Me too . . .personally, it's worth the extra $$ and I don't say that very often.
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I should receive the Nikon hopefully today. Ordered a refurb and got it for under $120.
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sumner4991 wrote:
yooper_man wrote:I prefer Leupold.

Andrew
Me too . . .personally, it's worth the extra $$ and I don't say that very often.
We're shooting top of the line crossbows, why not have great optics on em :mrgreen: but that's just me!
Head on down to your local sporting goods shop an take a look see thru several different scopes, you'll be amazed at the difference's. Keep in mind what suits you an when an where you hunt.
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Post by mr meat »

only shot the excal scopes so i would have to say varizone or shadow zone
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Post by cjonesth »

Hawke XB 30 Compasct SR, great scope
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Post by flightattendant100 »

Oppie wrote:
sumner4991 wrote:
yooper_man wrote:I prefer Leupold.

Andrew
Me too . . .personally, it's worth the extra $$ and I don't say that very often.
We're shooting top of the line crossbows, why not have great optics on em :mrgreen: but that's just me!
Head on down to your local sporting goods shop an take a look see thru several different scopes, you'll be amazed at the difference's. Keep in mind what suits you an when an where you hunt.
Do your shopping at around dusk. You can really see the diff then
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