Scope Question 50 BMG

[MTAR15]

I picked up a Barrett and need to stick some glass on it. I will be shooting it suppressed.

My question:

Regardless of brand etc, I can't decide if I should go 5-25 or 7-35 on power. I've shot lots of rounds suppressed in other large calibers 1000+ yards, in most cases after a couple rounds the mirage makes using anything past 20x difficult.

I want the 7-35, but in my heart feel that the 5-25 is the correct answer. Looking for information to nudge me one way or another.

Thanks

 

[roostercogburn98]

I ran a fixed 10 and a 3.5-15 on my Barrett 99, both did well enough for me

 

[ELR researcher]

The cost delta (NF) is $500. x35 will help IF you can use it. If $500 is no big deal and you expect to have some opportunities to get use out of the extra magnification over the life of ownership, go with x35. If not...

 

[schmi015]

5-25 has more elevation you can dial.... its really a wash

 

[MTAR15]

Going ATACR 5-25.

Thanks all.

 

[longRODvanHUGENDONG]

Mk5 5-25 was my choice.

 

[MTAR15]

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Mk5 5-25 was my choice.

I ended up with an ATACR 5-25 and Kahles 525i, I'm a sucker for a deal and ended up with options. I feel like the Kahles may end up on the Barrett just due to the generous eye box.

 

[GIXXER2000]

Shoot the scope with the best warranty chances on a BMG 50 you will need it.

 

[MTAR15]

Shoot the scope with the best warranty chances on a BMG 50 you will need it.

This is the 4th 50BMG I’ve owned through the years and haven’t found them to be hard on scopes. My first 50 was a “cheap” single shot from a company called VM Hytech that was abusive to shoot. I had a cheapo Tasco 10-40x on it for 150+ rounds, no issues at all.