CVA Scout 360 Buckhammer scope recommendation

[JimIsland]

The older I get the more intrigued I am with interesting rifles, so I bought one. I have a few swamp stands that are 50-100 yards, and the compactness should come in handy. It slings a heavier pill at roughly the same speed as a 30-30. Now here's my question: I'm a huge Trijicon fan and think that the 3-9X40 Accupoint would match up nicely. I want a lightweight scope that has above average glass as well as decent low light capabilities. No LVPO since most have a 24mm objective lens which doesn't do very well in low light. Any recommendations that may be a better option than the Accupoint?

 

[Hnthrdr]

Burris FF 3-9x40 if you wanted a less expensive option

 

[JimIsland]

I have a Burris thermal scope but that's the extent of my Burris knowledge. Ill check it out....thank you.

 

[Hnthrdr]

I have a Burris thermal scope but that's the extent of my Burris knowledge. Ill check it out....thank you.

Don’t get me wrong I love my trijicons, I own a mess of them, that is just a very reasonably priced simple scope if you wanted something that’s like 1/4 the cost of an accupoint

 

[CJ_BG]

Sightron s1 1.75-5 or 3-9

 

[Kyguy]

Trijicon Huron 3-9. Minimum of a couple hundred bucks cheaper than the Accu-Point, same reliability.

 

[Macintosh]

If low light is a priority, perhaps consider a 2.5-10x56 scope rather than a 3-9x40? Or a fixed 6x or 8x x56. Trijicon has some, but also S&B and others. The ones I know of arent cheap, but wouldnt leave any low light performance on the table.

 

[Ringbill27]

If it were me I probably put a 2-7 or 2.5-10 on it. I have a Burris 2.5-10x42 on my tikka 30-06 and I have a red field 2-7x33 on my ruger American 7.62x39. I’ve come to realize I don’t need or want a a lot of zoom on a cartridge or rifle I’m not shooting past 100yds. I actually want less magnification most of the time. I’ve played with 1.5-5 scopes as well and they work well.

I went with the Burris on the 30-06 because I was trying keep weight down and it weighs 11.2oz. I’ve used Burris , redfeild, Konus and vortex over my short time as an adult and have no complaints. I tend to lean towards Burris and vortex these days.

 

[rookieforever33]

2.5-10x56 trijicon

 

[z987k]

A fixed S&B with a 56mm objective.
You can get an older steel one on ebay for not much.

 

[JimIsland]

Thanks for the input folks. I've owned 2 fixed scopes by meopta and S&B. Fine scopes but not my cup of tea. I'm afraid if i went 3-9 accupoint I would regret not going ahead and getting the 2.5-10X56. I just bought my 4th one!. The low light prowess trumps the extra 7 ounces imo.

 

[Motown]

The new Burris Fullfield illuminated models look pretty nice, and the 2-8x35 would fit this rifle nicely.

 

[goalie]

Sightron s1 1.75-5 or 3-9

The 1.75-5x has held up to my 45/70 single shot. It's been used in 40* rain, snow and hasn't been babied. Not made in China is a plus.

 

[CJ_BG]

The 1.75-5x has held up to my 45/70 single shot. It's been used in 40* rain, snow and hasn't been babied. Not made in China is a plus.

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Debating on grabbing one for a 270 that usually is shooting deer sub 80yds but I do also occasionally stretch that gun out so I may go with something like a 3-15 swfa. Something about a trim 270 with a low power scope seems novel for north east deer hunts though

 

[bigunit]

I put this little vortex 3x sight on mine in 350 legend. I quite like it. I think its a spitfire or strike fire or something?

 

[Chris in TN]

Bumping this thread to ask OP how he's liking his CVA Scout.

Mine is the SS TD model. I have toyed with buying another, the newer sort of grey-finished model with the better stock. Was wondering how the OP liked his.

 

[JimIsland]

Bumping this thread to ask OP how he's liking his CVA Scout.

Mine is the SS TD model. I have toyed with buying another, the newer sort of grey-finished model with the better stock. Was wondering how the OP liked his.

To be honest, I haven't had much time for hunting/shooting lately. When my schedule gets open, the rain comes! I've also recently picked up a Rossi 30-30 and a Timberline 308 so I've got some new toys to play with over the Holidays.

 

[rookieforever33]

Ive got one in 350 legend that has been my favorite carry rifle. The short action makes the overall package very short and handy. I got it due to local laws, but I am thinking of getting one in 243 for coyotes and plinking.