I'm looking to purchase a scope that will wil me the ability to shoot up to 500 yards at the range but also as close as 25 for hunting. I plane to put this on my remington 700 and was looking at a fixed 10 power scope. Is what the military uses and they engage target from ranges similar to what I plan to do. Any advice on scope power or scope model themselves?
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Fixed 10x sucks balls at 25. I'd looks for something variable. A 3.5-10x would be great to 500.
What is your budget? The new Leupold 3-18x is a good magnification range for hunting. Low enough on 3x for up close, but crank it up to read mirage. Also a 3-20x S&B would be a nice size. The NF F1 or NXS 3.5-15x is a good range as well.
Just because the military used to use it doesn't mean it's best.
Fixed 10x sucks balls at 25. I'd looks for something variable. A 3.5-10x would be great to 500.
What is your budget? The new Leupold 3-18x is a good magnification range for hunting. Low enough on 3x for up close, but crank it up to read mirage. Also a 3-20x S&B would be a nice size. The NF F1 or NXS 3.5-15x is a good range as well.
Just because the military used to use it doesn't mean it's best.
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Do you have a link to their new scopes? My budget is around $400 maximum $450
Do you have a link to their new scopes? My budget is around $400 maximum $450
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I was also looking towards mil dot retical, do the scopes have that as well?
I was also looking towards mil dot retical, do the scopes have that as well?
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Check out this Nikon monarch 3-12x42. magnification would work from 25 to 500 + yards and teh side focus is a nice feature for the varying distances as well as bumping from target to hunting. The BDC reticle would be a nice choice at those ranges as well:
http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-monarch-3-12x42sf-riflescopes.html
Trevor B.
Check out this Nikon monarch 3-12x42. magnification would work from 25 to 500 + yards and teh side focus is a nice feature for the varying distances as well as bumping from target to hunting. The BDC reticle would be a nice choice at those ranges as well:
http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-monarch-3-12x42sf-riflescopes.html
Trevor B.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44. Matched reticles and good low power. </div></div>
Vortex... without a doubt!!
Give Mike @ CSTactical a shout. Super people, outstanding customer service, super fast shipping!!
DK
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44. Matched reticles and good low power. </div></div>
Vortex... without a doubt!!
Give Mike @ CSTactical a shout. Super people, outstanding customer service, super fast shipping!!
DK
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Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42 with the ballistic plex would be an option. The PST 2.5-10x42 is a little over budget but that would be another way you could go.
Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42 with the ballistic plex would be an option. The PST 2.5-10x42 is a little over budget but that would be another way you could go.
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Im trying to avoid a BDC reticle, and iwas really looking for a mil-dot 3-14 or 3-16 sometyhing in that area. ideas?
Im trying to avoid a BDC reticle, and iwas really looking for a mil-dot 3-14 or 3-16 sometyhing in that area. ideas?
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Sounds like you would love the 2.5-16x50 Bushnell Elite in a mil dot, but that is a little over the price range.
Might want to take a look at teh new Bushnell Legend HD 4.5-14x44 mil dot. Might be the one youre looking for:
http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-legend-ultra-hd-4-5-14x44mm-rifle-scope.html
Trevor B.
Sounds like you would love the 2.5-16x50 Bushnell Elite in a mil dot, but that is a little over the price range.
Might want to take a look at teh new Bushnell Legend HD 4.5-14x44 mil dot. Might be the one youre looking for:
http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-legend-ultra-hd-4-5-14x44mm-rifle-scope.html
Trevor B.
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Leupold is out of your budget.
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-18x44-VX-6-30mm-Riflescope-P52966.aspx
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-18x44-Mark-6-34mm-Riflescope-P52982.aspx
Leupold is out of your budget.
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-18x44-VX-6-30mm-Riflescope-P52966.aspx
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-18x44-Mark-6-34mm-Riflescope-P52982.aspx
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Thanks, does anybody sell a good quality scope for $400 with a power great than ten such as 12, 16 or 18? I was looking at leupold and nikons for quality but mil-dot is a must. I'm having trouble finding any
Thanks, does anybody sell a good quality scope for $400 with a power great than ten such as 12, 16 or 18? I was looking at leupold and nikons for quality but mil-dot is a must. I'm having trouble finding any
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You don't need a 12,16,18 power scope for shooting out to 500 yards. Hell a fixed six power scope will do fine. The reason you aren't finding much is because of your budget. Look for something in the 3-9, 3-10 power range, and you will find what you are looking for. Take the advise of the posters above.
You don't need a 12,16,18 power scope for shooting out to 500 yards. Hell a fixed six power scope will do fine. The reason you aren't finding much is because of your budget. Look for something in the 3-9, 3-10 power range, and you will find what you are looking for. Take the advise of the posters above.
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i was looking at this origanlly :
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produc...4414427.4414460
but heard there was an issue with the mil-dot? Any opinions?
i was looking at this origanlly :
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produc...4414427.4414460
but heard there was an issue with the mil-dot? Any opinions?
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As a general hunting scope, I am using these two right now. They are both over your budget. Just giving you an idea of what's out there.
http://swfa.com/Trijicon-3-9x40-Accu-Point-Rifle-Scope-P12874.aspx
I actually found this scope on sale several years ago for 400. Capped knobs are nice, but the knobs are in moa. Still not a bad scope for what I paid for it. FFP would have been nice too.
http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x50-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P49448.aspx
Locking turrets are a nice feature to have on a hunting scope. A little heavy for a hunting scope, but I make it work.
Something else to consider.
http://swfa.com/Nikon-45-14x40-Buckmaster-Riflescope-P42210.aspx
This scope has none of the newer scope features. It's SFP and has mix matched reticle/adjustments, but it does fit your budget.
Several guys were running these way back in the day. Like 10 years ago.
As a general hunting scope, I am using these two right now. They are both over your budget. Just giving you an idea of what's out there.
http://swfa.com/Trijicon-3-9x40-Accu-Point-Rifle-Scope-P12874.aspx
I actually found this scope on sale several years ago for 400. Capped knobs are nice, but the knobs are in moa. Still not a bad scope for what I paid for it. FFP would have been nice too.
http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x50-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P49448.aspx
Locking turrets are a nice feature to have on a hunting scope. A little heavy for a hunting scope, but I make it work.
Something else to consider.
http://swfa.com/Nikon-45-14x40-Buckmaster-Riflescope-P42210.aspx
This scope has none of the newer scope features. It's SFP and has mix matched reticle/adjustments, but it does fit your budget.
Several guys were running these way back in the day. Like 10 years ago.
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Thank you very much PDD614, Im interested in that nikon buckmaster
Thank you very much PDD614, Im interested in that nikon buckmaster
