Rifle Scopes Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

[TEAMSENDIT]

So here is my story, I have just been getting into the 1000yd shooting relm and really enjoying it. I am just finishing a 243ai build and it needs some glass. I am going to try and start going to a few of the tactical competition shoots, mostly to learn and have fun i know I won't really be able to be competitive for awhile but oh well. i will also be shooting p-dogs out to at least 1000yds.

One of the most important things for me is getting a scope that has a good reticle for range estimation. i am very new to ranging with a reticle so I don't know what works best.

I know most responses are going to be to get a NF, but I would also like to consider IOR's,Bushnell 4200/6500, premier reticle leupold.

I appreciate your time and input.

scott

 

[steve123]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

Horus Vision Predator 8-26x50 and one of their Ballistic programs to compliment it.

Steve

 

[SingleShot85]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

+1 hour the Horus Vision Falcon 4x16x50 H25 been running it since 2004

 

[USMCj]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

I would take a used NF over all of those other brands in that price range. You cant beat the proven reliability of the NF!

 

[RictusGrin]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

I'll second the Horus recommendations. I tend to go for a lower magnification optic, but I'm also not interested in doing a lot of shooting at 1000m and beyond. I've done one local match with a USO equipped with the Horus reticle and recently spent a lot of time with the Horus A-Trag software on PDA, with some Falcon scopes being passed around. I have wanted for nothing.

As for NF, I'll go for their product once they get their FFP stuff on line. Until then I will look elsewhere, as the price vs. capability just isn't there in my view. NF does make an excellent optic, though. The way things are now they are not as useful for range finding as they should be, and lately have been cumbersome in conjunction with the PVS-22's and 24's.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

...you could still buy my NF...the reticle in mine is way perfect for ranging critters

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

alright boltripper send me some pics of your nf.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

right oh......watch for your PM....

 

[Rich Emmons]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

I'VE BEEN RUNNING A LEUPOLD GEN 2 PREMIER did good enough with it to win me a USO. still love the loopy.

 

[dar1246]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

NF

 

[Cheyenne19]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

Another vote for NF here.

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

ok as predicted lots of nf but what reticle is best for range estimation?

 

[matchking]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: diggler44</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ok as predicted lots of nf but what reticle is best for range estimation?</div></div>

I would say the NP-R1 or MLR would be the easiest to accurately range with.

 

[bowtie4x4295]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

NF -- I have the NP-R2 and wish it was a NP-R1, but I am not going to worry about it that much. I still love the scope.

Mike

 

[ranger1183]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

I love and own both NightForce and Horus Vision Scopes.

If my budget is $1200 then my pick would be out of the Horus Vision line of scopes.

This used Horus Vision Falcon scope currently for sale here on the hide, looks like an excellent candidate.


http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=933973

 

[Wil]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

NF

 

[Jedi]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

Luv my NF
but to me the IOR is as good and the glass is way better than NF, but thats just my take

 

[dar1246]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

I have always been curious on the IOR but never could take the leap. The NP-R1 or MLR I think would be a better choice. The scope tracks good.

 

[Victor Co Heather]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

NF.

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

anybody with experience with the bushnell 6500 series i looked through one today out to about 1500 yards and was impressed with the glass but have no idea about the clicks and repeatability.

thanks scott

 

[our gang]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $12

Street price on a 6500 is under $700. A good value, not a Schmidt but a fine scope.

4-30x50 MD on a DPMS Sweet 16

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

Hey Scott- Chances are that any real "tactical" match in which you are going to participate is going to have a a moving target stage. For such, a FFP scope is indispensible.

Prior to buying a new scope, go shoot a match with what you've already got. This will give you a chance to see what your current gear lacks, and to check out some of the other competitors kits to get a first hand idea of what you want.

If you decide that a SFP is what you want, my buddy has a couple mint condition Zeiss Diavari 6-24x56 SFPs he is about to sell (One illum, one not). While they cost more than a NF (and your $1200 limit), they are also heads and shoulders above them in quality. If I were to use an SFP it would be a Zeiss--without question. Both have mil-dot reticles and mil knobs (actually 1/2 cm knobs).

Shoot me a pm if you want to folow up.

E-

 

[Martens]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

I've got two IOR scopes and one gets used monthly at a minimum, dialing in various corrections. It has proven to be very repeatable. The MP-8 reticle is real quick on range estimations. I have gotten to where I am plus or minus 10 yards out to 500 when compared to a range finder.

 

[7mmRM]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would take a used NF over all of those other brands in that price range. You cant beat the proven reliability of the NF! </div></div>


+1

 

[Ratbert]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would take a used NF over all of those other brands in that price range. You cant beat the proven reliability of the NF! </div></div>


+1</div></div>

Finding a used NF for under $1200 is not that easy.

 

[usmc7980]

Re: Best tactical competition scope for around $1200

Just checked out eurooptic and they have some Zeiss used/demo scopes that may fit your bill

1)Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10X44 Matte Target Turret #58 ZRF Reticle.
New in box. Normal price $850. Zeiss Lifetime warranty. $600.00

2)Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 Matte Zplex. Used in very good condition. Light ring marks and small scratch on the objective housing, very minor. $675

3)Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 MC Matte Mildot. Scope is like new but box is in poor condition. $775.00

You might try Scott at Liberty Optics too.