Hey all,
I'm struggling to work out which Scope to get unde $1000(AUD). I'm considering the following:
Arken SH4 Gen 2 6-24x50 - Seems like a good scope but I have heard that it's extremely blurry at higher magnification. Can anyone clarify?
Vortex Diamondback Tac 6-24x50 - Also seems decent if you get one that's in working order, I have heard a lot of stories of Vortex scopes needing to be sent back multiple times, this is what puts me off a little. I want something reliable.
Bushnell Engage 6-24x50 - I can't actually find any reviews on this scope, but Bushbell seem to be a reasonable reputable brand and this scope fits right in the price range.
Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x50 - Not as much magnification here, but Leupold is US made and I'm tipping to be the most reliable brand on this list. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm also very open to other suggestions that I may not have come across.
This scope will be going on my first rifle which will be a Howa 1500 chambered in 6.5CM. I'll be using this rifle primarily for target shooting. Being relatively new to the sport, I'll start by getting good at groups at 100m and build up from there. My local range goes to 500m, I've been able to hit 500m multiple times on friends rifles but I actually want to develop skills at grouping and gradually progress in range.
Long term I'd like to try some target shooting at 1000m. There's a 2000m range a few hours away which I'll be able to get to a few times a year.
So yeah, I'd like a Scope that's clear, preferably with a zero stop, smooth adjustment dials and reliable. I'm not overly fussed on FFP or SFP but will probably prefer SFP, providing that I keep a record of the required turret adjustments to have the reticle line up with targets at all ranges.
I've seen multiple sources claim that the Arken is the best scope for the price range, it's also available and in stock from Online stores. Does anyone own it and have insight? Or any of the scopes I listed?
Thanks!
I'm struggling to work out which Scope to get unde $1000(AUD). I'm considering the following:
Arken SH4 Gen 2 6-24x50 - Seems like a good scope but I have heard that it's extremely blurry at higher magnification. Can anyone clarify?
Vortex Diamondback Tac 6-24x50 - Also seems decent if you get one that's in working order, I have heard a lot of stories of Vortex scopes needing to be sent back multiple times, this is what puts me off a little. I want something reliable.
Bushnell Engage 6-24x50 - I can't actually find any reviews on this scope, but Bushbell seem to be a reasonable reputable brand and this scope fits right in the price range.
Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x50 - Not as much magnification here, but Leupold is US made and I'm tipping to be the most reliable brand on this list. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm also very open to other suggestions that I may not have come across.
This scope will be going on my first rifle which will be a Howa 1500 chambered in 6.5CM. I'll be using this rifle primarily for target shooting. Being relatively new to the sport, I'll start by getting good at groups at 100m and build up from there. My local range goes to 500m, I've been able to hit 500m multiple times on friends rifles but I actually want to develop skills at grouping and gradually progress in range.
Long term I'd like to try some target shooting at 1000m. There's a 2000m range a few hours away which I'll be able to get to a few times a year.
So yeah, I'd like a Scope that's clear, preferably with a zero stop, smooth adjustment dials and reliable. I'm not overly fussed on FFP or SFP but will probably prefer SFP, providing that I keep a record of the required turret adjustments to have the reticle line up with targets at all ranges.
I've seen multiple sources claim that the Arken is the best scope for the price range, it's also available and in stock from Online stores. Does anyone own it and have insight? Or any of the scopes I listed?
Thanks!