Which Scope

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Re: Which Scope

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I'm happy with my deadzone. it has proven accurate out to 42 yds for me. I have a dlx on the matrix 380, really like it. tact zone on the axiom. so far so good. looking at the nikons tho. still waiting on reviews on Overwatch scope.
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Re: Which Scope

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Update... Well. I went with the Hawke XB (fixed 3x) As mentioned in the replies that I received, simplicity, rugged, and reliability, are the main thing... I do not need all the bells and whistles, a Scope with a name that I can not pronounce, or that costs 2 paychecks! This will be the first time, in the 10 years that I have been shooting an x-bow that I used a scope. I have always used a red-dot in the past... Thanks to all of you that replied. :thumbup:
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Re: Which Scope

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jody5252 wrote:
Mon May 31, 2021 1:37 pm
Update... Well. I went with the Hawke XB (fixed 3x) As mentioned in the replies that I received, simplicity, rugged, and reliability, are the main thing... I do not need all the bells and whistles, a Scope with a name that I can not pronounce, or that costs 2 paychecks! This will be the first time, in the 10 years that I have been shooting an x-bow that I used a scope. I have always used a red-dot in the past... Thanks to all of you that replied. :thumbup:
Sounds like a good choice!

I know Mission uses Hawke XB1 scopes on their crossbows, but I believe it's a variable one (1.5 - 5 X).
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Vortex crossfire 2 crossbow scope. Great value for the $!
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Re: Which Scope

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jody5252 wrote:
Mon May 31, 2021 1:37 pm
Update... Well. I went with the Hawke XB (fixed 3x) As mentioned in the replies that I received, simplicity, rugged, and reliability, are the main thing... I do not need all the bells and whistles, a Scope with a name that I can not pronounce, or that costs 2 paychecks! This will be the first time, in the 10 years that I have been shooting an x-bow that I used a scope. I have always used a red-dot in the past... Thanks to all of you that replied. :thumbup:
Let us know how you like the Hawke. I have one on my HW95L pellet rifle and it has been excellent so far. Hawke CS is outstanding and I rate them right up there with LL Bean. I have the Nikon Bolt Xr on my Equinox which is also a great scope BUT Nikon has exited the scope business. What rings have you decided to use?
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Re: Which Scope

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flightattendant100 wrote:
Tue May 25, 2021 5:35 am
Where are y’all ordering all these Nikon P3scopes from since Nikon is out of scope business?
A couple Nikon P3's just got listed on the cbn market place. Snag em before they're gone.
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Re: Which Scope

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Finally found a good deal on a new Hawke 1.5-6x36 XB30 Compact Crossbow Scope =.
Been searching for some time now.

My buddies that were going in on a group buy option got tired of waiting, and proceeded without me.
They ended up coughing around $ 450.00 Canadian per scope delivered.
Found mine at less than $ 300.00 delivered.
Pays to have patience methinks.

Been running with a Hawke XB 30 Compact since I got the Matrix 380.
Damn TOUGH scope, has battle scars all over it yet has never lost it's zero.
Works fine, and I like it as a consequence.

But their new offering has a larger objective lens (more light at dusk thank-you)
And lighted Chevrons right out to 100 yards (whereas the older one only lights up to 60 yards).
It will be a rather interesting experience to compare the two.

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Re: Which Scope

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I rescoped all my bows with the vortex Crossfire II crossbow scope. I like the 30mm tube and so far they have worked great for me. They seem to be well built and of high quality at a good price point.
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