Rifle Scopes which scope for Gap-10

[Cullenwruth]

looking for a scope for my Gap that will be here around feb. Im going to be using it primarily for hunting deer/yotes, as well as shooting steel out to 1000. first question- for these uses do yall prefer a fixed 10 or variable up to 20?
Ive been looking at uso-st10 for a fixed 10 and weaver tac for variable. What are yalls thoughts? Also, price range needs to be under/around $1000

 

[excess]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

I think with your budget I'd get the best fixed power you can afford. I have a Nightforce F1 on mine, and I think it is near perfect for the application, but runs around $2000. Maybe a Vortex PST variable power would be fine too?

 

[KillShot]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

I advise against a fixed power. Why? Because there will be times when you want or need more/less magnification than a fixed power will give you and you're gonna wish you had the variable power.

The Vortex PST is a good choice as is the Bushnell Tactical series and the Sightron SIII and each of them are priced under $1,000.

 

[cwshooter]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

Not that you can't make hits with 10x, but it's hard to count points on a whitetail, or ID button bucks vs does. I'd look for a variable with 15 - 20 on the top end.
Also, you will likely want less than 10x on the bottom end, at some point.
CW

 

[LineofDeparture]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

NF 5.5-22x56mm NPR1 HS,ZS

 

[ARP]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

Vortex PST 4-16 under 1K$$$

 

[slm9s]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

Sightron SIII 6-24 or PST 6-24?

 

[Am180man]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

You might want to take a look at this one. I've read good things about this scope and am considering it for my Super Sass Ar-10.
Steve

http://swfa.com/Vortex-6-24x50-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44559.aspx

 

[red hawk]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

My pick would be the Sightron III 6x32,would be good at 1000 yds and you could ajust closer if you wanted too. For the money you can't beat thier glass. MHO

 

[kheuertz]

Re: which scope for Gap-10

Just save some money for a little more time and go with variable power scope. Will give you more flexibility with your weapon. USO or Nightforce?

JaxOps