Hey guys, just bought my first long range gun today, I guess you hardcore guys would call it a beginner's gun for this crowd, but it's a Savage 338 Lapua. Anywho...just wondering what kinda scope I would need for distances out to 1000 yds? I looked at several cheap ones today, but don't know if something like NC Star will take the punishment of this gun, I appreciate any input for the rookie.
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Rifle Scopes New to the long range game
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Re: New to the long range game
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338 Lapua is a hell of a first long range gun! </div></div>
And deserves more than a cheap scope.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338 Lapua is a hell of a first long range gun! </div></div>
And deserves more than a cheap scope.
Re: New to the long range game
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338 Lapua is a hell of a first long range gun!
I assume you're payroll limited if you're mentioning NC Star scopes. That said, the SWFA SS 16x42mm is what I'd recommend. It'll take the punishment without issue. </div></div>
Good advice for the price!
OP, don't buy a cheap chinese made scope and expect it to hold up.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338 Lapua is a hell of a first long range gun!
I assume you're payroll limited if you're mentioning NC Star scopes. That said, the SWFA SS 16x42mm is what I'd recommend. It'll take the punishment without issue. </div></div>
Good advice for the price!
OP, don't buy a cheap chinese made scope and expect it to hold up.
Re: New to the long range game
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oxmav3rickxo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the budget we looking at here? </div></div>
Well, I'm thinking that the recommended above would be a start, but if someone has a scope they would like to trade for a Holosight (hint, hint if anyone sees this) then I'd kick it up a notch.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oxmav3rickxo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the budget we looking at here? </div></div>
Well, I'm thinking that the recommended above would be a start, but if someone has a scope they would like to trade for a Holosight (hint, hint if anyone sees this) then I'd kick it up a notch.
Re: New to the long range game
If youre gonna break the bank for a 338 might as well get a uso or a nightforce
If youre gonna break the bank for a 338 might as well get a uso or a nightforce
Re: New to the long range game
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniperk1ng20</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If youre gonna break the bank for a 338 might as well get a uso or a nightforce </div></div>
Is that what you plan on selling as soon as you get your post count high enough?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniperk1ng20</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If youre gonna break the bank for a 338 might as well get a uso or a nightforce
</div></div>Is that what you plan on selling as soon as you get your post count high enough?
Re: New to the long range game
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bmarc69</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniperk1ng20</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If youre gonna break the bank for a 338 might as well get a uso or a nightforce </div></div>
Is that what you plan on selling as soon as you get your post count high enough?</div></div>
Ha ha ha! That's pretty funny.
Seriously though, "if you're gonna break the bank", get a Schmidt & Bender, Premier, or Hensoldt.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bmarc69</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniperk1ng20</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If youre gonna break the bank for a 338 might as well get a uso or a nightforce
</div></div>Is that what you plan on selling as soon as you get your post count high enough?</div></div>
Ha ha ha! That's pretty funny.
Seriously though, "if you're gonna break the bank", get a Schmidt & Bender, Premier, or Hensoldt.
Re: New to the long range game
If you are budget minded, you just thought that Savage was chambered in 338 Lapua...It is really chambered in $5 bills! +1 on the SS though, inexpensive, and tougher than nails.
If you are budget minded, you just thought that Savage was chambered in 338 Lapua...It is really chambered in $5 bills! +1 on the SS though, inexpensive, and tougher than nails.
Re: New to the long range game
with a rifle like that i would just spend the cash and get a Nightforce, USO, S&B......
with a rifle like that i would just spend the cash and get a Nightforce, USO, S&B......
