Looking for budget friendly glass

[Kfive73]

SnipersHide- “by the end of the conversation, your budget has at least doubled. Welcome to the rabbit hole.”

 

[Rancid Coolaid]

What are your thoughts on the choice of rifle then? Do you have counter suggestions to that? I am always open to different opinions as I am completely new to this and don't really know anything yet. I have spent the last couple of weeks doing research and reading peoples comments and suggestions and the MPA is what I finally settled on. Glass is still up in the air. Thanks for your counter-suggestions I appreciate it.

I am a huge Tikka fan, I've built a few customs on Tikka actions. Their barrels are usually quite good, and basic rifle function is much better than the price tag would otherwise indicate.

 

[stello1001]

Do you compete with your Howa 1500?

That is my rifle I compete with

 

[D0ntTr3@d0nM3]

Saw this in a different thread. No idea how often it holds true, but it looks legit-ish.

Lol. So no matter which option you choose in the end you’ll end up wishing you’d have gone the AI route? MPA isn’t on there unless it’s considered high end custom. Still a funny chart. One like this should be done for optics too.

 

[AmmoFort]

Lol. So no matter which option you choose in the end you’ll end up wishing you’d have gone the AI route? MPA isn’t on there unless it’s considered high end custom. Still a funny chart. One like this should be done for optics too.

I don't know, but I saw it and it rings so true it is a bit worrisome. Definitely need one for optics. Though I wonder who the top dog manufacturer would be? Probably have to split it 3 ways.

 

[D0ntTr3@d0nM3]

I don't know, but I saw it and it rings so true it is a bit worrisome. Definitely need one for optics. Though I wonder who the top dog manufacturer would be? Probably have to split it 3 ways.

I can imagine the optics one would bring out contention as well lol.you can add the MOA version of a scope to the chart with a WTF and it leading to one not realizing they should have bought MIL.

 

[patriot07]

I'd much, much, much rather have a Tikka rifle and a $1500 scope than a custom rifle and 300-600 dollar scope

 

[patriot07]

If you're brand new to bolt action guns, don't go get a custom action with a custom barrel and aftermarket stock. Start with a factory gun, figure out what you like and don't like, and then you can move your nice glass over to a new rifle down the road, if you even decide you need that. Tikka factory rifle will shoot better than you do (that's not a knock - my Tikka shoots better than me and I've been doing this a long time). And you'll lose almost nothing selling your Tikka down the road if you do want to upgrade. You'll lose your butt on a custom setup if you unload it.

 

[spife7980]

Well I would gladly buy a custom and never own a shitty factory rifle again if it were me.
Regardless of the scope.

 

[patriot07]

Well I would gladly buy a custom and never own a shitty factory rifle again if it were me.
Regardless of the scope.

I wouldn't buy a shitty factory rifle

But I would buy a Tikka

 

[D0ntTr3@d0nM3]

Well I would gladly buy a custom and never own a shitty factory rifle again if it were me.
Regardless of the scope.

It just goes to show how diverse peoples opinions are. It also makes it very difficult for a noob to make a choice haha.

 

[spife7980]

It just goes to show how diverse peoples opinions are. It also makes it very difficult for a noob to make a choice haha.

I most likely won’t make the dea sotex match that was discussed previously with Stella but you should go to it and mingle. Insert yourself into the various groups conversation introducing and letting them know you are new and ask if anyone has a tikka you could handle anlong with others, it’s mostly personal feel. You’ll also be able to look through various scopes as well.

 

[D0ntTr3@d0nM3]

What do you all think of this scope? https://www.primaryarms.com/vortex-...-27x56mm-rifle-scope-with-ebr-7c-mrad-reticle Not cheap by any means lol. The only thing that makes this a possibility is that #1 it comes with $650 bonus bucks that I can use for a bipod/rings/misc, It's MSRP is $4000 so it seems to be a pretty good price, and they have credova so I don't have to bend over and take it up the tailpipe all at once. Also I can have it today which also makes it appealing.

 

[stello1001]

What do you all think of this scope? https://www.primaryarms.com/vortex-...-27x56mm-rifle-scope-with-ebr-7c-mrad-reticle Not cheap by any means lol. The only thing that makes this a possibility is that #1 it comes with $650 bonus bucks that I can use for a bipod/rings/misc, It's MSRP is $4000 so it seems to be a pretty good price, and they have credova so I don't have to bend over and take it up the tailpipe all at once. Also I can have it today which also makes it appealing.

Good scope, just not worth that much. Those sell for like 1400 here on the PX

 

[spife7980]

What do you all think of this scope? https://www.primaryarms.com/vortex-...-27x56mm-rifle-scope-with-ebr-7c-mrad-reticle Not cheap by any means lol. The only thing that makes this a possibility is that #1 it comes with $650 bonus bucks that I can use for a bipod/rings/misc, It's MSRP is $4000 so it seems to be a pretty good price, and they have credova so I don't have to bend over and take it up the tailpipe all at once. Also I can have it today which also makes it appealing.

That scope sold new for 1500 last year, it’s a generation removed.

This is the newer better version for the same money. https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Ra...7D-MRAD-Black-EuroOptic-Exclusive-Rifles.aspx

 

[D0ntTr3@d0nM3]

Good scope, just not worth that much. Those sell for like 1400 here on the PX

I've been looking on there but I am hesitant to buy on the PX just because I don't really know once I make payment if I will ever see the product lol. I suppose I could check their history. I will check it out again. I know someone from Texas Gun Talk that has a spare Vortex 5-25x Strike Eagle that he said I could try out. So that will be a good first step at least.

 

[Mike_in_FL]

I'll give you another option. Just buy an SWFA 10x fixed with the quad mil reticle. That's within your budget, and they work. Or you can try and find their 3-9x. Buy decent 30mm rings and even if you need larger diameter later you can always sell them.

 

[saddlerocker]

That scope sold new for 1500 last year, it’s a generation removed.

This is the newer better version for the same money. https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Ra...7D-MRAD-Black-EuroOptic-Exclusive-Rifles.aspx

Euro Optic is still 2,500 for the 4.5-27 Gen2. Same as PA. Interesting that the Gen3 6-36 is also 2,500.
Was the Gen2 Razor really 1500 at one point last year?

 

[spife7980]

Euro Optic is still 2,500 for the 4.5-27 Gen2. Same as PA. Interesting that the Gen3 6-36 is also 2,500.
Was the Gen2 Razor really 1500 at one point last year?

Back before liberty optics jumped ship, yeah. And that euro black version was from before they increased normal msrp in all the rzrs.

 

[Primary Arms]

Hi all,
I am looking to start building my first bolt action 6.5 CM rifle. (I have a multi caliber can that I will be using with this rifle although maybe not full time)
I haven't settled on anything just yet but here is what I am thinking so far:
Action: Zermitt Origin SA(Or a TL3. I think I have seen more mentions of the TL3 on this site, but not really sure why or what the difference between the 2 are.)
Barrel: Shouldered prefit barrel (possibly from PVA or NSS. I have reached out to both for more information). 26" with heavy Palma contour
Stock/Chassis: KRG Bravo (Although I'd really love the Whiskey-3)
Trigger: I'll probably use the stock trigger for now.
Glass: I need some recommendations on good quality budget glass. My friends over at TGT recommended snipershide to me and I've even purchased what's being a called a diamond in the rough scope from Primary Arms (SP1-6x24) based on recommendations that originated from snipershide.
I need something for the rifle I am planning to build ^^ that will allow me to get my feet wet and learn the fundamentals of zeroing in a scope and learning how to adjust it for different distances and situations. If I can stay within the $300-$600 range that would be great. If not then I am open to other suggestions that exceed that. I am open to buying used and/or a trade. I am considering selling my AR-15 style rifle to provide additional funding for this rifle, but with the ATF being GAF right now I am bit hesitant to do so.

Please keep in mind I am completely new to bolt action rifles (I have never owned or fired one). I am more than willing to do research and I have been down a rabbit hole doing so for about 2 weeks now lol. I have read some of the other threads on here about optics, but some of them are a bit dated so I wanted to get a fresh perspective.

Thank you all in advance. So far my experience here on the hide has been fantastic. You all are a great group. It is much appreciated.

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