Anybody use a Weaver T-series?

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I'm looking at picking up a new scope for my Kimber 82G. I've got it narrowed down to a Weaver T series (24 or 36x) or a Leupold 6-18x40 VXII.

I shoot 50 meters, at the USBR targets or those silly sniper targets (the ones where the "badguy" is behind the "good guy"). I don't compete (other than with my son). I can't decide which way to go. Fixed high power (and then which one?) or variable?

Opinions? Thanks in advance.
 
i own 3 weaver 36 power scopes and they are a good scope for the price.. pretty clear and track good,,, the leopold vari x 2 scopes if i remember right are friction adjustments and not clicks ,,, they do not track well at all....at least in my experiences.....for what you gonna use it for the most as you described , i think a variable power would be the best choice . i like a 6-24 in a nikon or upper line leopold... just my 2 cents ...hope this helps...Scotty:D
 
The old VariX II scopes were fricton adjustments, but they changed that when they upgraded a few years back.
Either of your choices would work, just depends on how much or little power you want.
 
Check with Dan Killough. He just got in a supply of used Weaver T-36 scopes, Leupold Competition 35X and a Leupold 6X20 VariXIII
 
If, the 50yd USBR is the main thing you do, then the Weaver T-36 is a bargain,will also deal with those fun targets, and will not disappoint. +1 on Dan K. Regards
 
I'd guess that the 36 Weaver sits on more .22 BR guns than all others by a wide margin, pretty hard to go wrong for that money.
 
The Weaver....

Go_Ordnance said:
I'm looking at picking up a new scope for my Kimber 82G. I've got it narrowed down to a Weaver T series (24 or 36x) or a Leupold 6-18x40 VXII.

I shoot 50 meters, at the USBR targets or those silly sniper targets (the ones where the "badguy" is behind the "good guy"). I don't compete (other than with my son). I can't decide which way to go. Fixed high power (and then which one?) or variable?

Opinions? Thanks in advance.
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36 power T Series scope are on top of many full blown benchrest rifles. They are clear for their price and dead reliable for repeatability...and they are a portion of the cost of a Leupold. And...they will work great for your purpose. However, Leupold scopes also run high in the benchrest world with about 75 percent of benchrest shooters using them. One of the things that distinguish Leupold's is their warranty. If anything goes wrong...send it back for repair or replacement. You don't have to be the original owner or have a purchase receipt...ever.

Good luck and you can't make a bad choice with either one.

Virg
 
I have the T 36 and like it alot, only drawback is eye releif is cridical. I got use to it quickly and like it somuch if I have another gun it to will have a T 36.


Semper fi
pickles
 
Thanks for the posts, and especially the link! Good prices on the Weaver's there. Eye relief was mentioned, and I'm ok with the fore/aft relief. What about left/right up/down? A lot of the less expensive scopes have a very tiny "sweet spot". Does the high magnification Weaver suffer? My son is 13, and we shoot together. His head position obviously isn't the same as mine, but it's not a problem with a Leupold 3x9 on a CZ.
 
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how close will a t-36 focus...........i want a glass i can use indoors and @50 yrds out ???
 
gambler said:
how close will the t-36 focus ?
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Minimum marked on AO scale is 50 ft. and it will go a little under but I've never measured it... I can do that if needed, just let me know.

Mitch & Shadow...
 
thanks shadowchaser..i need one to be clear indoors for shooting chiggers at 20 to 25 yards
 

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You should be fine with the Weaver T-36

Another scope worth a look that I like for indoor short range shooting is the Leapers Accushot 8X-32X 56mm with 30mm tube(SCP3-832AOMD).

The advantage to this Leapers scope is that with its 56mm objective and 30 mm tube, it is good at light gathering meaning a brighter image when shooting indoors... Also, it will focus as close as 10 yards... As I have an indoor 10 meter (11 yard) range along side my shop, when I'm testing a gun I'm building up, having a high power scope that focuses that close is important to me. Two other scopes I have that focus on the 10 meter range are the Sightron SII Big Sky 6X-24X 42mm and the Weaver V-16 Classic however I find that 16 power is not enough even at 11 yards. Unfortunately in my case, the Weaver T-36 won't quite focus that close, its limit seems to be about 16 yards and I end up having to change scopes. However I do shoot indoor AGBR benchrest competitions at 25 yards and the Weaver T-36 is great for that...

Happy Shooting,
Mitch & Shadow...
 
indoor shooting at tiny targets or shooting out (x)s is tough !!

you've got thermals as when a door is opened or furnace kicks on .
the mirage is a real problem:eek:
still it's lots of fun when ya can't go outside:)
 

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