Re: Scope for CZ 452 Silhouette
I'm not sure why you sent this to me in a PM but I'll reply to it in your thread instead of through PM since you posted the same thing here.
I'm also going to break up your post into smaller sections because I'm agitated today and feel like being lazy.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mohonri</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking at Weaver T16 or T24 for starters...</div></div>
Of those two I would personally suggest going with the T16 if you can find one. I would still recommend that you stick with their V16 model though because I don't think they still make the T16 and it will cost you about the same for the V16 anyways. So you'll get a new scope vs a used scope, a variable power range instead of a fixed, and about the same price IIRC.
For further clarification:
- Weaver T16 is a FIXED power scope set at 16x
- Weaver V16 is a VARIABLE power scope with 4-16x
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mohonri</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Or saving up for a variable Sightron SII Big Sky or SIII. Just not sure magnification range or reticle exactly.</div></div>
I'll stand behind my first recommendation of 6-24x and I'll also say the SII Big Sky model because it seems to be more popular in Silhouette circles than the SIII. Although take that with a grain of salt because I don't recall the difference between the two models in all honesty.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mohonri</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Supposedly having too large of a objective bell diameter creates a mounting height rule/cheek weld issue/comfort issue?</div></div>
In silhouette, you will see that the purpose built rifles have 40-44mm objective lenses and they are hoisted up relatively high over the bore. This is okay because the stocks that they use have a much higher cheek weld and when you're in position, your head is much more upright when compared to shooting in prone. The problem you will run into is that your comb height cannot exceed the centerline of the bore. And your scope height is also regulated, although I don't recall what the restrictions are for both classes as far as that goes.
In reality, I wouldn't advise anything 50mm and over, but there shouldn't really be any problems making them work. Ideally I'd say a 44mm obj. is perfect.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mohonri</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Then the question of fine crosshair or target dot(what size?)?</div></div>
Short answer - Both. I believe most reticles (minus the custom ones) will have an 1/8 MOA dot and fine crosshairs. Some silhouette shooters like a much larger dot but you can have that added later if you decide it's worth the money.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mohonri</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1/4 or 1/8 moa clicks (even though I kind of wanted to stick with mil/mil, but there doesn't seem to be silhouette friendly reticles for it in mil)?</div></div>
1/4 MOA clicks whenever applicable. Don't let this be a deciding factor though. The reason I say 1/4 is because it will allow you to get re-zero'd much faster. It won't be as pin-point accurate but I've never met someone that could actually take advantage of 1/8 MOA clicks in a practical rifle. For silhouette, 1/8 MOA is definitely NOT needed. Benchrest on the other hand, may benefit. But I highly doubt it. My vote goes to 1/4 clicks all the way, every day of the year.
Hope this helps.
-Dylan
