r/canadaguns • u/Donthrowaway45 • Mar 16 '26

Gun and gear reviews First Rifle

Thinking of pairing the T3X CTR .308 ($1500) w/ a Vortex Venom 3-15x44 FFP, 34mm scope ($700) + low Vortex Pro series scope rings ($120) as my first rifle.

Reading that the T3X is pretty solid and should last, whereas the venom is an entry level scope (crazy for $700). But for the very casual plinker I though it'd suffice to get me, and keep me, into it. Any thoughts before I commit?

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u/throwaway1010202020 Mar 16 '26

I have a venom in 5-25x50mm on my T3X it's a good scope for the money.

Unless you plan on shooting 1000 yards competitively there's really no reason to buy a more expensive scope in my opinion.

Venom already has FFP, clear glass and zero reset turrets. The only thing you really get with a more expensive scope is better quality glass.

Just my opinion, I've shot some guns with $2500+ optics and for plinking or even beginner long range shooting it's just not necessary.

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u/septicbrainclog Mar 16 '26

I got the venom 5-25x56 on my t3x 223, I have zero complaints with the scope for the money spent.