Rifle Scopes Another Scope Reccomendation Thread

Clem Doore

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Hey Gang,

Looking to put some glass on a Tikka T3X CTR in the 260 Rem variety. Thinking a mid powered variable scope would fit the bill although I could be talked into a high powered one. The rifle will mostly be used for paper and steel 100-1000 yards. Might use it for medium size big game every once and a while as well. Don't really have a budget (yes I realize the scopes below are quite a bit more expensive than the gun itself :)) looking at FFP scopes. Below are some that are on my radar, other suggestions would be welcomed should you have any.

Thanks in advance!

Clem

Mid Power:
Nightforce ATACR F1 4-16x42 T3
Tangent Theta Gen II XR 3-15x50 (315P)
S&B 4-16x56 PM II Ultra Bright T3
Minox ZP5 3-15x50
Steiner 3-15x50 M5Xi Military 34mm T3
Trijicon 3-15x50 TARS 34mm

High Power:
Kahles K 624i 6-24x56 SKMR3
Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 EBR7 MRAD
 
Wow, that's a nice list of very excellent rifle scopes there, all pretty much the cream of the crop. You could put any one of those on your rifle and be happy. With so many choices I would suggest you narrow it down based on 1., The reticle and 2., whether or not you want illumination (for the hunting part).
 
Thank you all for the responses I appreciate the input.

I stumbled on the Minox Zp5 5-25x50 thread started by mrobles3808. After reading everyone's rave reviews of the scope I've moved it towards the top of my list.

Thanks,

Clem
 
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That's an awesome list. I always lean towards Vortex because I like their reticle. The AMG looks really promising but as stated, you can't go wrong with any of them. Good taste!


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Thank you all for the responses I appreciate the input.

I stumbled on the Minox Zp5 5-25x50 thread started by mrobles3808. After reading everyone's rave reviews of the scope I've moved it towards the top of my list.

Thanks,

Clem


Clem,

Let us know when you're ready for one and we'll get you hooked up :cool:

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If i was gonna use it for hunting quite a bit, my first choice would be AMG mostly for the weight and higher mag range. (Just my preference) As others have already said, you really can't go wrong with any from that list. I have the 4-16 F1 NF and it's a great scope! Currently saving up for the ZP5 and an AMG. Hell, if you don't really have a budget, get a good mid magnification scope, and a higher mag range scope! A 4-16 and a 5-25/6-24 and you'd be GTG!
 
Thanks Richard, next time I'm in the market I will definitely get ahold of CSTactical. I ended up finding a Vortex AMG HD (MRAD) on the forums here. Figured it was one of the better "cross over" scopes... and it was the flavor of the day.

Thanks,
Clem
 
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Hey Gang,

Looking to put some glass on a Tikka T3X CTR in the 260 Rem variety. Thinking a mid powered variable scope would fit the bill although I could be talked into a high powered one. The rifle will mostly be used for paper and steel 100-1000 yards. Might use it for medium size big game every once and a while as well. Don't really have a budget (yes I realize the scopes below are quite a bit more expensive than the gun itself :)) looking at FFP scopes. Below are some that are on my radar, other suggestions would be welcomed should you have any.

Thanks in advance!

Clem

Mid Power:
Nightforce ATACR F1 4-16x42 T3
Tangent Theta Gen II XR 3-15x50 (315P)
S&B 4-16x56 PM II Ultra Bright T3
Minox ZP5 3-15x50
Steiner 3-15x50 M5Xi Military 34mm T3
Trijicon 3-15x50 TARS 34mm

High Power:
Kahles K 624i 6-24x56 SKMR3
Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 EBR7 MRAD

Of the scopes that I have touched;

Minox ZP5, MR-4 reticle
Kahles K 624i 6-24x56 SKMR3
Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5 - 27 x 56 EBR-2C

I'm tempted on the TT 5-25, but the ZP5 has really, really impressed me (for a bunch less money). I have a couple of them on order w/CST presently. Call Mike/Richard, they've been a great deal of help to me.
 
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Hey Gang,

Looking to put some glass on a Tikka T3X CTR in the 260 Rem variety. Thinking a mid powered variable scope would fit the bill although I could be talked into a high powered one. The rifle will mostly be used for paper and steel 100-1000 yards. Might use it for medium size big game every once and a while as well. Don't really have a budget (yes I realize the scopes below are quite a bit more expensive than the gun itself :)) looking at FFP scopes. Below are some that are on my radar, other suggestions would be welcomed should you have any.

Thanks in advance!

Clem

Mid Power:
Nightforce ATACR F1 4-16x42 T3
Tangent Theta Gen II XR 3-15x50 (315P)
S&B 4-16x56 PM II Ultra Bright T3
Minox ZP5 3-15x50
Steiner 3-15x50 M5Xi Military 34mm T3
Trijicon 3-15x50 TARS 34mm

High Power:
Kahles K 624i 6-24x56 SKMR3
Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 EBR7 MRAD

Of the scopes that I have touched;

Minox ZP5, MR-4 reticle
Kahles K 624i 6-24x56 SKMR3
Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5 - 27 x 56 EBR-2C

I'm tempted on the TT 5-25, but the ZP5 has really, really impressed me (for a bunch less money). I have a couple of them on order w/CST presently. Call Mike/Richard, they've been a great deal of help to me.
 
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