Rifle Scopes Looking for my first scope to get into longer distance.

[MR308W]

Hi,

As the title already mentions i look for my first scope to get into longer distances. I was looking at the "Hawke Frontier 30 ffp 5-25x56 mil pro reticle" since it mostly suit my needs i guess, anyone experience with the quality and is the 30mm tube a problem? Ofcourse i am still in presearch so definitely open for suggestions.

• What is the platform for the scope?
• Bolt action rifle
• What cartridge are you shooting? .308
• What is your intended use for the scope?
• Target and target steel
• What type of conditions will you typically shoot in?
• mostly daylight in the beginning but hopefully various conditions later on
• What are the typical distances you intend to shoot? (
• My range has 400m but from time to time a course or other range in longer distance.
• Are there any specific specifications you would like? (
• FFP, lighted Christmas tree style reticle (but not to cluttered), zero stop, MRAD
• What is the price range you can afford? (
• 800-1000 euro

Thanks in advance

 

[diggler1833]

Well if you're paying in Euros, your English is already probably better than mine.

Glad you answered all the basic questions. While I have no experience with the Hawke, I do have a bit with the Bushnell LRTSi and Burris XTR II. They are both right around your price point, and both are great optics for the money. I know that while the Bushnell is no longer being made that there are still a few new ones floating around here in the U. S. I am not sure about your side of the pond. I think we may even see a new LRTSi at some point as there was talk about it on another thread (I don't follow the optics threads as much, sorry). Of the two I like the glass in the Bushnell better, but both have been extremely reliable and repeatable.

Some guys who live and breathe this will be along shortly with even better suggestions im sure.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Do you prefer a zero stop?

 

[MR308W]

Do you prefer a zero stop?

I never used it but they told me its a very nice feature to have if i want to do the club competitions or prs style matches so its a feature I would like to have.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

I'd try to find a used Bushnell. I'm not sure how the exchange rate is, but you should be able to find an ERS or XRS in that price range.

 

[MR308W]

Second hand market over here is as good as none existing and shipping overseas means ridiculous customs clearance prices. That's kind of the reason i am looking at a new scope.