Rifle Scopes SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

[stmcelroy]

Looking at a SS 3-9x42 to go on my Remington 700 AAC-SD and was wondering how well it would work at 800-1,000yds?

Primary use will be target shooting, my range only goes out to 300 yards but I will be shooting in the hills out to 1,000yds when possible. I may also use this for deer hunting this fall, but may just stick with my .243.

Any other scopes in the sub $600 range I should look at?

 

[Tyler Kemp]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

Personally I do not like that little magnification at long range for shooting targets. On a silhouette it would be serviceable. Others may have a different opinion.

 

[fdkay]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

Define target shooting.

The 3-9 is NOT designed with target shooting in mind. It is designed as a tactical marksmans optic (thnk of a designated marksman rifle).

It will serve just fine as a hunting optic and as an optic used to engage targets out to 1000 yards. It is NOT going to be the best choice for shooting small groups at distance.

 

[stmcelroy]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

Not really looking to shoot groups beyond 300 yards, mostly just ring some steel.

 

[blklabs]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

Yes it will work but it wouldn't be my first choice if I was going to use it to shoot to 1k a lot.

 

[Redmanss]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

There's "good" and there's "good enough". It will be good enough for full size IPSC at 1k, but will likely leave you wanting more. Especially if your targets are not contrasting with the background well. I'm not sure exactly what the reticle width is, but it's pretty heavy and will cover the target pretty well at that range and particularly so if the mirage is kicking.

It will be great for the shooting you're doing at the closer ranges as that is the majority of where I use mine at, but there are better options for 1k. I'm just not well versed in the lower budget options to make a competent recommendation inside your budget.

 

[MrLebowski]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

If your not going to be hunting with it alot/at all then I would say go with something with some more magnification.

You can always turn a higher mag scope down, you can't turn lower power scopes up however.

In the $1000 and under range I'd really check out the 5-20 SS, it's a $1500 scope you can get right now for $1000 and it's a sweet deal for the money.

Actually it's going to be the next scope that I buy.

If that's too much money I'd say a 3-15 Weaver tactical is a decient option, aswell as the Viper PSTs.

Althought I really depends on what you're looking for in your scope?

FFP, exposed turrets, rangeing reticle, etc?

 

[boudin]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stmcelroy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking at a SS 3-9x42 to go on my Remington 700 AAC-SD and was wondering how well it would work at 800-1,000yds?

Primary use will be target shooting, my range only goes out to 300 yards but I will be shooting in the hills out to 1,000yds when possible. I may also use this for deer hunting this fall, but may just stick with my .243.

Any other scopes in the sub $600 range I should look at? </div></div>
I have the SS 3-9x42 on a 0 MOA base and shoot out the 678 yards regularly, with no problems. I was able to shoot out to 960 yards the other day and was making hits on a 36"x36" piece of steel, but as others have said, it was more "good enough" than "good" for that distance. There was a little parallax to contend with and 105 gr. AMAX specks were a little hard to make out on the steel, but other than that, it did exactly what it was supposed to and did it well. I would probably opt for the 5-20x50 SS if you're setting the rifle up for 800-1000 yard shooting, but the 3-9 SS <span style="font-weight: bold">will</span> work.

 

[stmcelroy]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boudin</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stmcelroy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking at a SS 3-9x42 to go on my Remington 700 AAC-SD and was wondering how well it would work at 800-1,000yds?

Primary use will be target shooting, my range only goes out to 300 yards but I will be shooting in the hills out to 1,000yds when possible. I may also use this for deer hunting this fall, but may just stick with my .243.

Any other scopes in the sub $600 range I should look at? </div></div>
I have the SS 3-9x42 on a 0 MOA base and shoot out the 678 yards regularly, with no problems. I was able to shoot out to 960 yards the other day and was making hits on a 36"x36" piece of steel, but as others have said, it was more "good enough" than "good" for that distance. There was a little parallax to contend with and 105 gr. AMAX specks were a little hard to make out on the steel, but other than that, it did exactly what it was supposed to and did it well. I would probably opt for the 5-20x50 SS if you're setting the rifle up for 800-1000 yard shooting, but the 3-9 SS <span style="font-weight: bold">will</span> work. </div></div>

That's the kind of info I was looking for. I think 600 will probably be the normal max range, where as 800-1,000 may happen.

Really think I will get the 3-9 for now and if it turns out to not be enough magnification, I will put it on something else and get more power.

Would love to get the 5-20, but want to be shooting this gun soon not in July.

 

[Kyshooter]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

As everyone else has said, it will do 1000 yards and pretty well, at least on my rifle(18 inch, .308 gas gun), the 20 MOA rail is important though.

Sure there are better choices for 1k but if that isn't where you plan to do most of your playing the SS 3-9 is a great optic.

 

[eleaf]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

The last time I shot at 700 yards, I used 10x after starting at 15x. 10x was the standard on military precision weapons for a good while.

9x will absolutely work, but may not be ideal.

 

[BCP]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

If the 5-20SS is what you want put it on a credit card and get a 300 buck 10X ssniper for right now; when the 5-20 finally ships either sell or keep as a backup the old super sniper. They're both 30mm so you can use the same rings. Easy peasy.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MrLebowski</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
If that's too much money I'd say a 3-15 Weaver tactical is a decient option
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That too, 750 right now at midway. Coupon codes can get you 30$ off so should cover shipping.

 

[winxp_man]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

I would at least want a 10X capable scope.

 

[Prairie Dog Dundee]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

I have two of the SWFA SS 3-9X42 scopes. One on a LMT MWS and one on a M1A NM and shoot steel regularly out to 800 yards with no problems.

 

[224Man]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

I have used the SS 3-9 on my AR10T past 700 yards. It worked but I would have preferred more power. I would recommend ordering the 5-20SS and putting up with the wait. The cheap 10x SS while you wait is a good suggestion since you could easily sell it or move it to a 22 trainer rifle when the 5-20 arrives.

If 1000 is out of your budget then I would second the Weaver 3-15 or SS 3-9.

Good luck.

 

[Slippery_Pete]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

I've shot it to 1000 on my bolt gun. Works well for big steel.

 

[stmcelroy]

Re: SS 3-9x42 out to 800-1,000yds?

I moved one of my Mueller APT's from a rimfire over to the AAC for the time being. Going to wait and go with the SS 3-9 once the back order is filled, or could change my mind between now and then.

Would love to go with the 5-20 but the price and weight make it a no go at this time.