I've been pouring over the info on this sight for nearly a month while I've been waiting on my Larue OBR 7.62, and the rifle finally came in today so it's time to make a decision. Sadly, I'm not much closer to a decision after a month of research.
I'm a heavy 3-gun shooter, and regularly shoot out to 500 yards during 3-gun matches. My plan is to use the new OBR 7.62 in the Heavy 3-gun division, and also use it in tactical-style precision rifle matches due to the OBR's reputation for accuracy. I don't dream of using one optic for both applications, so I plan on using two optics in Larue mounts and switching between them--low power variable for 3-gun, and higher power variable for precision.
My budget right now is $1500 for both optics (already have the Larue mounts). I can get a used 3-gun scope in the $600-700 range, so that leaves me around $800-900 for a precision scope.
My research shows that a used Leupold Mark 4 LR/T with mildot reticle and MOA turrets is about the best I could hope for in that price range. However, my research also shows that FFP and matching reticle/turrets are highly coveted for ease of ranging/adjustments at any power. No scopes in my price range seem to offer either advantage.
I could be convinced to hold off on the 3-gun scope for now and continuing using my .223 in competition, and use my entire budget on a used NF or similar optic, but there doesn't appear to be much advantage since even the NF doesn't offer matching reticle/turrets or FFP in the $1200-1500 price range either.
I'm completely at a loss as to which direction to go. Again, I've searched the board extensively and read all of the FAQs before starting this thread.
I have a 1000 yard rifle range 20 miles from house that holds monthly 3-gun and precision rifle matches (also where this year's Larue Multi Gun match was held). The precision matches go out to 750 yards, but I would like to take advantage of the entire 1000 yards. Larue steel targets (12"x24") are the most commonly used.
Any scope advice for this application would be greatly appreciated.
Also, it's killing my inside that my new $3k rifle is sitting next to me unusable without an optic, so I would prefer a readily available optic that I won't have to wait too long for.
I'm a heavy 3-gun shooter, and regularly shoot out to 500 yards during 3-gun matches. My plan is to use the new OBR 7.62 in the Heavy 3-gun division, and also use it in tactical-style precision rifle matches due to the OBR's reputation for accuracy. I don't dream of using one optic for both applications, so I plan on using two optics in Larue mounts and switching between them--low power variable for 3-gun, and higher power variable for precision.
My budget right now is $1500 for both optics (already have the Larue mounts). I can get a used 3-gun scope in the $600-700 range, so that leaves me around $800-900 for a precision scope.
My research shows that a used Leupold Mark 4 LR/T with mildot reticle and MOA turrets is about the best I could hope for in that price range. However, my research also shows that FFP and matching reticle/turrets are highly coveted for ease of ranging/adjustments at any power. No scopes in my price range seem to offer either advantage.
I could be convinced to hold off on the 3-gun scope for now and continuing using my .223 in competition, and use my entire budget on a used NF or similar optic, but there doesn't appear to be much advantage since even the NF doesn't offer matching reticle/turrets or FFP in the $1200-1500 price range either.
I'm completely at a loss as to which direction to go. Again, I've searched the board extensively and read all of the FAQs before starting this thread.
I have a 1000 yard rifle range 20 miles from house that holds monthly 3-gun and precision rifle matches (also where this year's Larue Multi Gun match was held). The precision matches go out to 750 yards, but I would like to take advantage of the entire 1000 yards. Larue steel targets (12"x24") are the most commonly used.
Any scope advice for this application would be greatly appreciated.
Also, it's killing my inside that my new $3k rifle is sitting next to me unusable without an optic, so I would prefer a readily available optic that I won't have to wait too long for.
