r/canadaguns • u/Large-Recipe-2024 • 11d ago

Buy recommendations Iron sights or scope recommendations?

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Just picked up a Tikka T3 in .270 Win. Should I hunt with the factory iron sights, or put a scope on it? If you’d go with a scope, what would you recommend? Thanks!

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u/DefensePays 11d ago

I like a scope. I hunt in BC. I do a lot of my deer hunting in logging cuts where it’s very difficult to stalk closer. But then again people bow hunt successfully here. If you’re new to hunting a scope will be nice.

If you’re hunting in terrain like your picture, lower power is better. My main hunting gun has a 3-12 on it. There have been times I’ve wanted lower magnification. I’ve never wanted more. I use the same rifle for sheep and goats.

People seem to really like vortex, but I don’t like their reticles and have never owned one. In my opinion, even cheap modern scopes are quite good. I have an athlon on one of my guns and it’s surprisingly good for the price, but it’s heavy. My Trijicon has significantly better glass, which means clearer picture, especially in low light. It also cost more than double the athlon.

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u/Large-Recipe-2024 11d ago

I agree with you, lower power is what I am thinking. My main hunting rifle is a 2.5-10 but I am thinking of keeping this one as light weight as possible. All the hunting I do are in cut blocks like this. I will check out the athlon you mentioned!