Hey guys I've been lurking and reading the forum for the past few weeks and have learned a tremendous amount of information. I don't have any formal training in long range shooting but have been taking my 22LR trainer out to 400 yds and learning how to read wind...which is extremely tough to say the least. I have no problem holding sub-moa groups with various rifles and good ammo and have been working on my fundamentals over the past few years, so that's why I chose to take the next step and buy a rifle/optic that I can dedicate towards learning how to shoot long range. I just purchased a Savage FCP-SR 308 and it should be ready to go in a week or so. I figured the detachable mag, 20 moa base, and enlarged bolt handle are upgrades I wanted, so why not go with a rifle that already had them factory installed.
Choosing which rifle to buy was the easy part, but now comes time to pick an optic, and I am having a hard time deciding which route to go with. I have learned that with the gun industry it's better to "buy once and cry once" as opposed to purchasing cheaper alternatives and then upgrading as you gain experience/knowledge.
I have been reading about the Vortex Razor HD II 4.5x27x56mm with the EBR-1C reticle and it seems like a great scope for the money (FFP, Mil/Mil, Illuminated, great glass, great warranty, etc.). Pre-ordering the Vortex will put it in my hands around April-May.
Vortex Optics - Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56 EBR-1C<br />(MRAD)
I have also read about the Nightforce BEAST and how great that scope is rumored to be. The ETA on the BEAST is still unknown, and I believe it is significantly more expensive than the Vortex.
Now here is the question, should I pre-order and wait for the Gen II Vortex and/or BEAST or should I go with a current Razor (~$2000) or NF (~$2500) scope and start shooting ASAP?
Willing to accept all wisdom, criticisms, and knowledge you guys are willing to send my way....
Choosing which rifle to buy was the easy part, but now comes time to pick an optic, and I am having a hard time deciding which route to go with. I have learned that with the gun industry it's better to "buy once and cry once" as opposed to purchasing cheaper alternatives and then upgrading as you gain experience/knowledge.
I have been reading about the Vortex Razor HD II 4.5x27x56mm with the EBR-1C reticle and it seems like a great scope for the money (FFP, Mil/Mil, Illuminated, great glass, great warranty, etc.). Pre-ordering the Vortex will put it in my hands around April-May.
Vortex Optics - Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56 EBR-1C<br />(MRAD)
I have also read about the Nightforce BEAST and how great that scope is rumored to be. The ETA on the BEAST is still unknown, and I believe it is significantly more expensive than the Vortex.
Now here is the question, should I pre-order and wait for the Gen II Vortex and/or BEAST or should I go with a current Razor (~$2000) or NF (~$2500) scope and start shooting ASAP?
Willing to accept all wisdom, criticisms, and knowledge you guys are willing to send my way....
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