Rifle Scopes $3000 budget

[markd0tcom]

okay, im all saved up, and i have about $3000 to spend on a scope, I did my research and i think i want the 5-5x25x56 premiere heritage scope. am i going with the right scope?

 

[Graham]

Re: $3000 budget

For what purpose?

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For what purpose? </div></div>

need more info

 

[Silent]

Re: $3000 budget

What ranges are you shooting? Steel / Varmint / Hunting / Benchrest / ETC? What type of system are you mounting this on? Be more specific and we can help steer you towards a better answer.

 

[Magstang1]

Re: $3000 budget

That's quite a budget.

 

[E3C3H3O3]

Re: $3000 budget

take your $3000 budget and shove it up you A$$, just kidding, must be nice to have that kind of "budget" to throw down on some glass. We do however need more info, like what its going on and what intended purpose this rifle is going to have, etc.

 

[YN*Dotte]

Re: $3000 budget

You can find a practically new S&B and Premiers in the optics for sale section around the $2400 area fairly often and you can save some serious money shopping around. Also unless you just like high magnification or do benchrest style shooting, I suggest you stay away from anything higher than 17x, as mirage can be a beast during the summer months. Thats JMO, good luck with your purchase.

 

[seven mm]

Re: $3000 budget

4-16 or 5-25 schmidt. and that's all I need...

 

[markd0tcom]

Re: $3000 budget

sorry for the lack of info. this scope will be going on stiller tac 30 .260. My purpose for this rifle would simply be a target shooter/benchrest. The farthest targets at the range i go to are 600 yards. I'm a novice to this sport, and i can't even hit 600 yard targets yet. however, i only like to buy things once and not upgrade later, this is why i wanted to get something i can grow into as i get better at shooting.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Re: $3000 budget

That scope will work great and allow you to grow. It will easily get you past 1000 yards and so will the .260. Now get it and go shoot.

 

[harley_jeff]

Re: $3000 budget

I just purchased the same scope you are interested in, Gen 2XR reticle. Truely and awsome piece of glass. In my opinion, you won'e be wanting to upgrade anytime soon.
As a coincidence, mine is on a Stiller TAC30 as well

 

[markd0tcom]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: harley_jeff</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just purchased the same scope you are interested in, Gen 2XR reticle. Truely and awsome piece of glass. In my opinion, you won'e be wanting to upgrade anytime soon.
As a coincidence, mine is on a Stiller TAC30 as well </div></div>

what contour barrel do you have? the reason im asking, im trying to figure out the height of the rings i need.

 

[KeithR41]

Re: $3000 budget

S&B. Premier wins the runner up award.

 

[VKC]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markd0tcom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">okay, im all saved up, and i have about $3000 to spend on a scope, I did my research and i think i want the 5-5x25x56 premiere heritage scope. am i going with the right scope? </div></div>

That's an awesome high-end scope you picked. For benchrest and target shooting, for 600 yds and beyond to limitation of 260rem, you will be good to go. The 56mm objective will allow for lower light condition shooting as well.

What rifle do you have your Stiller TAC30 installed in?

 

[mjh30]

Re: $3000 budget

For a target shooting/benchrest may I suggest the Nightforce NXS 12-42x56 as an alternative.

 

[YN*Dotte]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">S&B. Premier wins the runner up award. </div></div>

How do you figure? Just curious, I always thought that differences in glass this expensive was subjective to the user, or at least that is what I have observed. I actually like the turrets on the Premiers better than the S&B's, it seems like they offer a little more purchase when adjusting them.

 

[markd0tcom]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mjh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For a target shooting/benchrest may I suggest the Nightforce NXS 12-42x56 as an alternative. </div></div>

I already have a 5.5x22x56. Im selling it though.

 

[markd0tcom]

Re: $3000 budget

what do you mean what rifle?

my stiller tac 30
22" krieger barrel 1-8 twist w a badger thruster brake
manners t2a stock (on the way from manners)

 

[beenjammin]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">S&B. Premier wins the runner up award. </div></div>

I vote the exact opposite of this statement.

Premier > S&B Go USA.

MTC, better knobs, better adjustment. Have the moa/moa option.

Im thinking ( dont know for certain) the new S&B with MTC will be more than PH equivalent scope.

 

[harley_jeff]

Re: $3000 budget

24" Obermeyer AMU profile....

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markd0tcom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: harley_jeff</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just purchased the same scope you are interested in, Gen 2XR reticle. Truely and awsome piece of glass. In my opinion, you won'e be wanting to upgrade anytime soon.
As a coincidence, mine is on a Stiller TAC30 as well </div></div>

what contour barrel do you have? the reason im asking, im trying to figure out the height of the rings i need. </div></div>

 

[KeithR41]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YN*Dotte</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">S&B. Premier wins the runner up award. </div></div>

How do you figure? Just curious, I always thought that differences in glass this expensive was subjective to the user, or at least that is what I have observed. I actually like the turrets on the Premiers better than the S&B's, it seems like they offer a little more purchase when adjusting them. </div></div>

For my eyes the S&B had superior clarity, brightness, etc. I've had both and prefer the S&B.

I did like the MTC knobs on the Premier though.

 

[shibby575]

Re: $3000 budget

Get the F1 NF save the extra $ for ammo.

 

[markd0tcom]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: harley_jeff</div><div class="ubbcode-body">24" Obermeyer AMU profile....

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markd0tcom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: harley_jeff</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just purchased the same scope you are interested in, Gen 2XR reticle. Truely and awsome piece of glass. In my opinion, you won'e be wanting to upgrade anytime soon.
As a coincidence, mine is on a Stiller TAC30 as well </div></div>

what contour barrel do you have? the reason im asking, im trying to figure out the height of the rings i need. </div></div> </div></div>

what kind of rings are you using and height?

 

[Rob01]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I vote the exact opposite of this statement.

Premier > S&B Go USA.

MTC, better knobs, better adjustment. Have the moa/moa option.

Im thinking ( dont know for certain) the new S&B with MTC will be more than PH equivalent scope.</div></div>

Better knobs and better adjustments are a personal observation as I think the exact opposite and I hate the MTC knobs.

Also S&B does have an MOA/MOA option now.

 

[matchking]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markd0tcom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> .....and i think i want the 5-5x25x56 premiere heritage scope. am i going with the right scope? </div></div>
Yes. Great choice.

 

[Albertl]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seven mm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">4-16 or 5-25 schmidt. and that's all I need...

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+1

 

[azimutha]

Re: $3000 budget

For a rifle like that, I'd consider waiting until June/July for the Premier 3-15X50 Light Tactical. Sure, you have $3K but if you found a grand on the street wouldn't you be glad to have it? The LT will like come in around $2K since its sister scope - the Hunter - is around $1800. For any sub-1000-yard rifle that will be a better fit. And if you don't like that maybe S&B will actually have their 3-20 out by then.

 

[markd0tcom]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: azimutha</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For a rifle like that, I'd consider waiting until June/July for the Premier 3-15X50 Light Tactical. Sure, you have $3K but if you found a grand on the street wouldn't you be glad to have it? The LT will like come in around $2K since its sister scope - the Hunter - is around $1800. For any sub-1000-yard rifle that will be a better fit. And if you don't like that maybe S&B will actually have their 3-20 out by then.

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saving a $1000 would be nice, but i know if i dont spend this money on a scope i'll take this money straight to the casino and probably lose it. I rather have a really nice scope.

 

[shibby575]

Re: $3000 budget

hell you might even want to check out USO

 

[YN*Dotte]

Re: $3000 budget

Not sure if it has been menntioned yet, but have you considered the March tactical scopes yet? They have very wide magnification ranges, are light, compact and have very positives turrets. Just saying, new they are like $2400, might be worth looking into.

 

[Shooter21]

Re: $3000 budget

with a budget of $3k, you may very well be able to grab a nice used Hensoldt on here. after that I would say S&B/USO, or NF F1 MIL/MLR2. I would personally stay with the NF for durability reasons, but since you probably won't do anything like drop it 20 ft.... S&B/USO will work great

 

[ptalar]

Re: $3000 budget

I had $3K of free money a couple of weeks ago when I got my $10K tax refund. I purchased a new Hensoldt 4x16FF 56mm scope from EuroOptics. I banked the rest of the refund. It was a tough choice between S&B, USO, Premier and Hensoldt. I will buy another high end scope next year. Probably a USO. I live in the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia and USO scopes are made in Brea, California near my house. Its kind of nice feeling to know that you can get your high end scope fixed down the road at the factory without having to send it off to Germany for repair, but I wanted one German Scope and I opted for the Hensoldt.

 

[WyomingShooter]

Re: $3000 budget

Short of some trigger time with each option, I suggest you read ILYA's excellent scope reviews. You will then have all the information needed to make a decision about what is "right" for your needs. ELN

 

[bward]

Re: $3000 budget

I vote find a used Hensoldt for sale in the optics for sale section.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: $3000 budget

i would go hensoldt or s&b, it's tough to beat that hensoldt nh1, i've had a few customers use that scope on 260 builds and they all seem to be very happy with the choice.

 

[markd0tcom]

Re: $3000 budget

thanks for all of the advice, unfortunately, i dont know anyone with a hensholdt scope. however, i have shot a few behind a USO and Premiere before. Through my eyes the premiere showed a clearer pictures, and i think the knobs felt better in my hands. Also, with the new upgrades that comes with the new gen2 model i think it's makes it that much better. Im pretty set on the premiere. thanks for all of the advice tho.

 

[Stone842]

Re: $3000 budget

Get the PR 5-25x Gen2XR. You won't be disappointed.

 

[markd0tcom]

Re: $3000 budget

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stone842</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the PR 5-25x Gen2XR. You won't be disappointed. </div></div>

thas the one i plan on getting... =)

 

[psinclair]

Re: $3000 budget

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2492565&gonew=1#UNREAD

This is a steal....I've got this same scope along with a stable of all the S&B PMII's, including 2, 5-25's and this Hensoldt gives up nothing.....

 

[deadly0311]

Re: $3000 budget

Please dont hesistate to give us a call if we can help answer any questions that you may have.

Austin @ HDC

 

[lw8]

Re: $3000 budget

Why no recomendations for US Optics?

 

[KeithR41]

Re: $3000 budget

Different class of optics.

41

 

[gugubica]

Re: $3000 budget

I have been running the model you are looking at for over a year. I have no complaints and i am tough to please.