New Hunting Scope

[Missed-Em]

Yup, sold my UTG also because of the weight.  I'm finding that the heavy stuff is getting left behind more and more when I head to the field.

[ancient1one]

I always recommend Hawke scopes because of price and the no nonsense lifetime warranty. Scopes are made of glass and other parts that can break so customer service/warranty is important. Many GTA members have had to use the lifetime warranty and 99.9 percent come away pleased. All you pay is the shipping to Hawke if the scope breaks everything else is covered.

The two places that I have found sell Hawke at the cheapest prices are Buds Discount Gun Shop and Wyvern Creations. Its best to call Wyvern for a price and create an account at Buds so you can put in a best offer.
Links: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/99_1519/Hawke/

http://www.wyverncreations.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=d9aaa8b2f9d50c4ed37c796a2abcea9b&keyword=hawke

Another way to get a Hawke at a great price is sign up for Dvor.com they just had Hawke Sidewinders for $315 shipped.

As far as which Hawke the Sidewinders are awesome if you can buy one in the $300 - $325 price range. With the above info you can. The only negative is they weigh  26 to 32oz depending on model.

 Please dont post up budsgunshop link but rather send pm's. If hawke finds out he is selling for the cheap they wont send him any more to sell.

 $300 isnt a bad price range for a scope.

 For a mrod .25 and low lit areas...Id suggest something with a 30m tube and maybe even atleast a 50 objective lens. When I owned my mrod I had a vortex scope on mine. (search and try to find good deals).  I also used a 4-12x50 1" tube hawke. And it did very well. Ive never owned but have previously used and came across Aeon scopes. They have great glass but at the high of your price range. Lots of suggestions here. I wouldnt skip out on glass tho.

Thanks for the heads up Jay, I will follow your advise and PM from now on.

[pepegraves]

It looks like i'll be spending more than anticipated on scopes...... But I will have one for every rifle! 

Buy the highest rated scope your budget will allow

[mista meener]

Yup, sold my UTG also because of the weight.  I'm finding that the heavy stuff is getting left behind more and more when I head to the field.

might have to take up a different hobby

[RayK]

I have tried lots of different scopes on Marauders - Hawke sidewinders, UTG/Leapers, BSA - and years ago, I found Simmons 44 Mag 6-21X44 and love it.  It has the important features I like and is very light.

The light weight is important for a Marauder which is already a bit on the heavy side.  They really are not expensive at $140.  I always turn to 10X when hunting and they are bright and clear at that maginification.  The 21X is great for accuracy testing from a benchrest.

Ray

[Jr_Explorer]

I'd get a Leapers UTG 4-16X56 30mm Scope.  If you want low light capability nothing beats a larger primary objective  lens and a 30mm tube.  This scope has a side wheel parallax adjustment (way better when hunting than a front adjustable like on the bug buster).  And it has an illuminated etched glass reticle (nice fine reticle lines but not too fine).

[Missed-Em]

Yup, sold my UTG also because of the weight.  I'm finding that the heavy stuff is getting left behind more and more when I head to the field.

might have to take up a different hobby

Nope, just moving slower and stopping more often.  Still killin squirrels!