Need opinions for optic for heavy woods and some open fields. Southern Indiana hills and hollows. Considering red dots, variable scopes and any others. No price range for Ar15/Ar10. Thanks
Rifle Scopes Optic for heavy woods/open fields
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How about a 1-6 or 1-8. I'm in all day tomorrow if you'd like to give a call to discuss options
FFP or SFP?
FFP or SFP?
I agree, 1-6 or 1-8 would be perfect for this application. I don’t know your budget, but I have been very impressed with the Burris RT-6. IMO it is one of the best in its price range.
cameralandny.com and midwayusa.com have an Athalon Midas BTR 2.5-15x50 on sale for pretty cheap. I just got mine yesterday and it is a pretty nice scope for the money and the field of view is excellent.
We've got the Steiner P4Xi 1-4x24 - P3TR with throw lever @ $469.99 and the Athlon Midas BTR 1-6x24 MIL for only $249.99
Give a call, 516-217-1000, our pleasure to discuss options with you
Give a call, 516-217-1000, our pleasure to discuss options with you
OP I would jump on that stat. If you end up not liking it (which I doubt) you can resell it quickly without loss.
Personnel opinion but if you a are going with anything 1-8 or lower go SFP otherwise the reticle will all but disappear at 1 or 2 power.
My Sig 1-4 is good for as far as we can see around here, hits at 300 and super deadly inside 100. I thought the illumation was key but nothing changed for me after the battery died. I leave it on 4x. Or at least I did until I sold the stick it was on...
I'm using a Leupold Mk4, 1.5--5, with SPR reticle. You can use the CDS system with it, though I never have.
What’s the range for the low end? I like my vx5hd 2-10. I use it to hunt the PNW where I might shoot 20yds in the brush or 400yds in open prairies. I wouldn’t go much more on the bottom end but maybe a vx6hd 2-12.
True. I wasn't thinking about the illuminated reticle being in a different plane.
I'm sure it would work fine but I have a hard time seeing what you get for the extra $2000 - $2500 over a P4Xi, considering the intended use.
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Could go with a 4-16, 3-15, etc if you are wanting a higher top end for the open fields, then a micro red dot (RMR style) mounted off the scope for super close in the woods.
If not I would say one in the 2-10 range like many have said. The VX5 and NXS mentioned are great, trijicon accupoint or accupowers are another. I'd pick the features and reticle you like the best.
If not I would say one in the 2-10 range like many have said. The VX5 and NXS mentioned are great, trijicon accupoint or accupowers are another. I'd pick the features and reticle you like the best.
Looking at the Nightforce NXS Compact 2-10x42mm. Which reticle would be a good choice? Hard to decide.
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I run a Kahles 1.5-6 x 42 with an illuminated German #4 on my Tikka in 6.5x55. I can hunt thick brush with both eyes open at 1.5 and dial it up to 6 for open fields.
I’ve hunted with a Burris fullfield 2 3-9x40 on my slug gun for the last 3 years. I’m in Virginia so it’s basically the same terrain. Inside the woods shooting 15 yards, I really don’t have a issue. Turn it up to 9 for the fields out to 250. Just my 2 cents
