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Rifle Scopes what is the best scope to use for long distances
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Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
Try using the search function or risk being ridiculed mercilessly
Try using the search function or risk being ridiculed mercilessly
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
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Pick me!, Pick me!, Super Duper Counter Sniper for 10 points
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
What kind of , price range, max distance range and what kind of targets, this will be a good starting point to get help finding a good scope for you
What kind of , price range, max distance range and what kind of targets, this will be a good starting point to get help finding a good scope for you
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
i dont want to spend more than a grand if possible and i would like to reach out 1500 yards or so i plan on getting a 308 and using the scope for both with a quick rail
i dont want to spend more than a grand if possible and i would like to reach out 1500 yards or so i plan on getting a 308 and using the scope for both with a quick rail
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
tough to do for under a grand. bushnell elite 4200 4x16x50 or save a couple of months a get a NF.
tough to do for under a grand. bushnell elite 4200 4x16x50 or save a couple of months a get a NF.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie
Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie</div></div>
+1, no offense, but based on the way of how the OP forms his questions and the statements, my recommendation will be to read more here before dump $$ on anything.
If you blindly dump money on something you don't really know the ins and outs, even a few hundred dollars are too much to waste.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie</div></div>
+1, no offense, but based on the way of how the OP forms his questions and the statements, my recommendation will be to read more here before dump $$ on anything.
If you blindly dump money on something you don't really know the ins and outs, even a few hundred dollars are too much to waste.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i dont want to spend more than a grand if possible and i would like to reach out 1500 yards or so i plan on getting a 308 and using the scope for both with a quick rail </div></div>
Thats going to be a real pain in the ass having to switch scopes on two totally different guns. That requires you to zero you rifle/s every time you switch out the glass.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i dont want to spend more than a grand if possible and i would like to reach out 1500 yards or so i plan on getting a 308 and using the scope for both with a quick rail </div></div>
Thats going to be a real pain in the ass having to switch scopes on two totally different guns. That requires you to zero you rifle/s every time you switch out the glass.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
or you could just buy two super snipers and call it a day
or you could just buy two super snipers and call it a day
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Or he just reads and uses the search function before he ALL CAPS some retarded post.
You would think that with all these horrible posts that the "SEARCH" button was hidden in some horrible demonic where's waldo puzzle.
Or he just reads and uses the search function before he ALL CAPS some retarded post.
You would think that with all these horrible posts that the "SEARCH" button was hidden in some horrible demonic where's waldo puzzle.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Target In Sight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie</div></div>
+1, no offense, but based on the way of how the OP forms his questions and the statements, my recommendation will be to read more here before dump $$ on anything.
If you blindly dump money on something you don't really know the ins and outs, even a few hundred dollars are too much to waste.
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My thoughts exactly
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Target In Sight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie</div></div>
+1, no offense, but based on the way of how the OP forms his questions and the statements, my recommendation will be to read more here before dump $$ on anything.
If you blindly dump money on something you don't really know the ins and outs, even a few hundred dollars are too much to waste.
</div></div>
My thoughts exactly
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
get 2x of these, one for each rifle
Falcon Optics Menace 4.5-18x56mm Tactical Rifle Scope
http://www.snipercentral.com/menace45.htm
get 2x of these, one for each rifle
Falcon Optics Menace 4.5-18x56mm Tactical Rifle Scope
http://www.snipercentral.com/menace45.htm
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
Zeiss is the way to go for under a grand, when you figure out your REAL range ability.
Good Luck
Zeiss is the way to go for under a grand, when you figure out your REAL range ability.
Good Luck
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
thanks for the info everyone i know where the search function is for your info (knight) and even the best shooters started out as amatures so if you want to post your reply about how stupid i am and so on just remember you started the exact same place we all did as an amature!!!!
thanks for the info everyone i know where the search function is for your info (knight) and even the best shooters started out as amatures so if you want to post your reply about how stupid i am and so on just remember you started the exact same place we all did as an amature!!!!
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
After shooting for 45+ I'm still an amateur and I know you would have to be the luckiest .308 shooter in the world to reliably hit inside 12" at 1,500yards.
After shooting for 45+ I'm still an amateur and I know you would have to be the luckiest .308 shooter in the world to reliably hit inside 12" at 1,500yards.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distances
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I HAVE A REMINGTON 270 AND I NEED A GOOD LONG RANGE SCOPE THAT WONT BREAK THE BANK ANY IDEAS???? </div></div>
7. No all-caps (FOR EXAMPLE, LIKE THIS) please. It is extremely hard to read. Posts submitted in all-caps will be deleted automatically.
Get it fixed or it will be gone.....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I HAVE A REMINGTON 270 AND I NEED A GOOD LONG RANGE SCOPE THAT WONT BREAK THE BANK ANY IDEAS???? </div></div>
7. No all-caps (FOR EXAMPLE, LIKE THIS) please. It is extremely hard to read. Posts submitted in all-caps will be deleted automatically.
Get it fixed or it will be gone.....
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TalkingBush</div><div class="ubbcode-body">COUNTER SNIPER SCOPES ARE THE WAY TO GO. I USE THEM AND MY AIRSOFT BUDDIES ARE JEALOUS. </div></div>
Come on.....you can read
7. No all-caps (FOR EXAMPLE, LIKE THIS) please. It is extremely hard to read. Posts submitted in all-caps will be deleted automatically.
Get it fixed or it will be gone.....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TalkingBush</div><div class="ubbcode-body">COUNTER SNIPER SCOPES ARE THE WAY TO GO. I USE THEM AND MY AIRSOFT BUDDIES ARE JEALOUS. </div></div>
Come on.....you can read
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Get it fixed or it will be gone.....
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distances
Dont think you can shoot 1500 with out going to 300 mag or 338 but as a scope goes vertex scopes are nice and around 6 -$700 but you do need to do alot more reading Brian
Dont think you can shoot 1500 with out going to 300 mag or 338 but as a scope goes vertex scopes are nice and around 6 -$700 but you do need to do alot more reading Brian
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thanks for the info everyone i know where the search function is for your info (knight) and even the best shooters started out as amatures so if you want to post your reply about how stupid i am and so on just remember you started the exact same place we all did as an amature!!!! </div></div>
Actually, believe it or not quite a few of the folks on this site started out as professionals.
However, your shooting skill is not why you are being ribbed. Your lack of etiquette and your request to be spoon fed is why you are catching hell. You may also want to try to form complete sentences and attempt to use punctuation.
Now to turn this in a helpful direction you really do need to read about the differences between FFP and SFP, reticle types and magnification. Those will give you a better understanding of how to balance features versus cost.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thanks for the info everyone i know where the search function is for your info (knight) and even the best shooters started out as amatures so if you want to post your reply about how stupid i am and so on just remember you started the exact same place we all did as an amature!!!! </div></div>
Actually, believe it or not quite a few of the folks on this site started out as professionals.
However, your shooting skill is not why you are being ribbed. Your lack of etiquette and your request to be spoon fed is why you are catching hell. You may also want to try to form complete sentences and attempt to use punctuation.
Now to turn this in a helpful direction you really do need to read about the differences between FFP and SFP, reticle types and magnification. Those will give you a better understanding of how to balance features versus cost.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie </div></div> I've seen a .308 hit the mile mark. I know thats aloooong way for a .308, BUT it has been done
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie </div></div> I've seen a .308 hit the mile mark. I know thats aloooong way for a .308, BUT it has been done
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
You've obviously got A LOT to learn. Try spending $100-200 on an inexpensive scope from Vortex, Millet, Tasco, etc at first until you know enough to wisely spend more.
See Scott at Liberty Optics or one of the other Hide supportive vendors.
You've obviously got A LOT to learn. Try spending $100-200 on an inexpensive scope from Vortex, Millet, Tasco, etc at first until you know enough to wisely spend more.
See Scott at Liberty Optics or one of the other Hide supportive vendors.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
If your in stoutsville, Go see Tom Sarver at Thunder Valley Precision. He can help you out. Plenty of knowledge and prob some used scopes floating around. Tell him I sent you. (You will probably pay more then LOL.)
If your in stoutsville, Go see Tom Sarver at Thunder Valley Precision. He can help you out. Plenty of knowledge and prob some used scopes floating around. Tell him I sent you. (You will probably pay more then LOL.)
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
The best scope for long distances is definitely a telescope. I can see the craters of the moon incredibly well with my Celestron.
The best scope for long distances is definitely a telescope. I can see the craters of the moon incredibly well with my Celestron.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobertB</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie </div></div> I've seen a .308 hit the mile mark. I know thats aloooong way for a .308, BUT it has been done</div></div>
Didn't say it couldn't be done. I was speaking to the OP. With the question he asked, I didn't think he would be getting there anytime soon.
I do also doubt at 1500 you could get consistant hits with a .308. There are better calibers out there for that distance.
Eddie
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobertB</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doubt you will get to 1500 with a .308. You might want to do alot more reading.
Eddie </div></div> I've seen a .308 hit the mile mark. I know thats aloooong way for a .308, BUT it has been done</div></div>
Didn't say it couldn't be done. I was speaking to the OP. With the question he asked, I didn't think he would be getting there anytime soon.
I do also doubt at 1500 you could get consistant hits with a .308. There are better calibers out there for that distance.
Eddie
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I dont need to be spoon fed for your info thanks im just interested in other shooters opinions and noone starts as a professional they may be a natural at what they do when they first start but not professional and i dont think my punctuation should be any of your concern.
I dont need to be spoon fed for your info thanks im just interested in other shooters opinions and noone starts as a professional they may be a natural at what they do when they first start but not professional and i dont think my punctuation should be any of your concern.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
Hmmm...spend the 1000 on a decent spotting scope. Since you're shooting 1500 yards with a 270, best just to point down range, close your eyes, fire off a round...and then use the new spotting scope to see if you hit anything
And I've asked a lot of stupid questions too. Search function is great, but after getting to page 6 or 7 of XXX pages without seeing something, sometimes you just hope that someone will throw you a bone and at least point you in the right direction if they took the time to reply in the first place.
Oh...and nightforce is great and one of the more reasonable scopes...but even used will run you $1500.
Hmmm...spend the 1000 on a decent spotting scope. Since you're shooting 1500 yards with a 270, best just to point down range, close your eyes, fire off a round...and then use the new spotting scope to see if you hit anything
And I've asked a lot of stupid questions too. Search function is great, but after getting to page 6 or 7 of XXX pages without seeing something, sometimes you just hope that someone will throw you a bone and at least point you in the right direction if they took the time to reply in the first place.
Oh...and nightforce is great and one of the more reasonable scopes...but even used will run you $1500.
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Im not saying my 270 can hit anything at 1500 im just saying if am going shell out a grand or more for a scope i want to be able to reach 1500 if i get the right gun.
Im not saying my 270 can hit anything at 1500 im just saying if am going shell out a grand or more for a scope i want to be able to reach 1500 if i get the right gun.
Re: what is the best scope to use for long distanc
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get 2x of these, one for each rifle
Falcon Optics Menace 4.5-18x56mm Tactical Rifle Scope
http://www.snipercentral.com/menace45.htm </div></div>
Too bad that scope uses a mildot reticule with MOA turrets.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get 2x of these, one for each rifle
Falcon Optics Menace 4.5-18x56mm Tactical Rifle Scope
http://www.snipercentral.com/menace45.htm </div></div>
Too bad that scope uses a mildot reticule with MOA turrets.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I dont need to be spoon fed for your info thanks im just interested in other shooters opinions and noone starts as a professional they may be a natural at what they do when they first start but not professional and i dont think my punctuation should be any of your concern. </div></div>
I am also an amateur compared to some of these guys on the Hide.When I become a Professional,I think COUNTERSNIPER by Dark Ops will be the way to go.
I think the only concern about your spelling and punctuation might be that it gives others a headache.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I dont need to be spoon fed for your info thanks im just interested in other shooters opinions and noone starts as a professional they may be a natural at what they do when they first start but not professional and i dont think my punctuation should be any of your concern. </div></div>
I am also an amateur compared to some of these guys on the Hide.When I become a Professional,I think COUNTERSNIPER by Dark Ops will be the way to go.
I think the only concern about your spelling and punctuation might be that it gives others a headache.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have a remington 270 and im a looking for a good long range scope any ideas???? </div></div>
We specialize in high end optics out of your price range. We are carrying the new Vortex Viper PST line for someone as yourself who is new and not ready to invest a big 2-3k in a rifle scope. Here's a link to consider:
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP
If you have any more questions let me know...
Thanks,
Mike @ CST
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have a remington 270 and im a looking for a good long range scope any ideas???? </div></div>
We specialize in high end optics out of your price range. We are carrying the new Vortex Viper PST line for someone as yourself who is new and not ready to invest a big 2-3k in a rifle scope. Here's a link to consider:
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP
If you have any more questions let me know...
Thanks,
Mike @ CST
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i dont want to spend more than a grand if possible and i would like to reach out 1500 yards or so i plan on getting a 308 and using the scope for both with a quick rail </div></div>
Given what you plan on using it for, I would recommend one of those "magic" scopes. That should do everything you are looking for,but good luck finding one for under a grand.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i dont want to spend more than a grand if possible and i would like to reach out 1500 yards or so i plan on getting a 308 and using the scope for both with a quick rail </div></div>
Given what you plan on using it for, I would recommend one of those "magic" scopes. That should do everything you are looking for,but good luck finding one for under a grand.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308Dude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You've obviously got A LOT to learn. Try spending $100-200 on an inexpensive scope from Vortex, Millet, Tasco, etc at first until you know enough to wisely spend more. </div></div>
+1
This is what i did, $300 TRS 1 from Millet. When i started out i did not want to spend a boat load on a scope that I knew nothing about. After 6 months i have learned a lot and met some great people on here that helped me! Sure i plan on getting a better scope in the future but for now it would be overkill untill I get a lot more trigger time!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308Dude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You've obviously got A LOT to learn. Try spending $100-200 on an inexpensive scope from Vortex, Millet, Tasco, etc at first until you know enough to wisely spend more. </div></div>
+1
This is what i did, $300 TRS 1 from Millet. When i started out i did not want to spend a boat load on a scope that I knew nothing about. After 6 months i have learned a lot and met some great people on here that helped me! Sure i plan on getting a better scope in the future but for now it would be overkill untill I get a lot more trigger time!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im not saying my 270 can hit anything at 1500 im just saying if am going shell out a grand or more for a scope i want to be able to reach 1500 if i get the right gun. </div></div>
You haven't read a single word of the answers posted to your question. Have you ever even fired a rifle at long range? 1500 yards? Why not 2000?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crich2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im not saying my 270 can hit anything at 1500 im just saying if am going shell out a grand or more for a scope i want to be able to reach 1500 if i get the right gun. </div></div>
You haven't read a single word of the answers posted to your question. Have you ever even fired a rifle at long range? 1500 yards? Why not 2000?
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Most of the members(I would think) are amateurs, and yes, everyone has to start somewhere. If you can handle the ribbing you are recieving for asking a "newbie" question, and learn from it, You really can learn a lot here. Believe me, you are not the first to recieve the "treatment".
Honestly, all joking aside, Here are two good options in your price range (under $1000):
a) Sightron SIII 6-24X50mm for $759 I've heard they are excellent glass for the money.
b)Vortex Viper PST 6.5-24X50mm for $749 for SFP (second focal plane), or $899 for FFP (first focal plane) This is the scope I've settled on. Available with .1 mil or 1/4moa adjustments. As soon as they become available, this will give you just about everything you could possibly want in a scope for under a grand.
25X will probably be all the magnification you will need, but if you feel you need more, Sightron also makes the SIII in a
8-32X56mm for $841, and a 10-50X60mm for $994.
Just keep in mind, the higher the magnification, the less elevation adjustment you will get, which you will need for long range shooting. You can compensate for this with a canted base, but then you bottom out on adjustment for shooting at closer ranges.
I hope this helps, and welcome to the Hide.
Most of the members(I would think) are amateurs, and yes, everyone has to start somewhere. If you can handle the ribbing you are recieving for asking a "newbie" question, and learn from it, You really can learn a lot here. Believe me, you are not the first to recieve the "treatment".
Honestly, all joking aside, Here are two good options in your price range (under $1000):
a) Sightron SIII 6-24X50mm for $759 I've heard they are excellent glass for the money.
b)Vortex Viper PST 6.5-24X50mm for $749 for SFP (second focal plane), or $899 for FFP (first focal plane) This is the scope I've settled on. Available with .1 mil or 1/4moa adjustments. As soon as they become available, this will give you just about everything you could possibly want in a scope for under a grand.
25X will probably be all the magnification you will need, but if you feel you need more, Sightron also makes the SIII in a
8-32X56mm for $841, and a 10-50X60mm for $994.
Just keep in mind, the higher the magnification, the less elevation adjustment you will get, which you will need for long range shooting. You can compensate for this with a canted base, but then you bottom out on adjustment for shooting at closer ranges.
I hope this helps, and welcome to the Hide.
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