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Best long range scope for ~$1000ish
Just bought a Savage 112 Target in .338LM, looking into glass for it... looking for something in the 6-24x50 range, give or take. Nikon, leupold, vortex, all make something in that price range, anything to be wary of, foggy glass, etc? I know I need a bunch of elevation adj to get out long range, and already have a 20moa base. Would most $1000 scopes be up to the recoil of the cartridge? First focal plane or second? I’m pretty much a novice in the world of optics, any help is appreciated.
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Nikon Black FFP or a Vortex Viper PST GEN 2. Either one will work and preform for what you need. I think the Vortex does just edge out the Nikon.
Now if you want end all durability, get a Nightforce. They have a model for about $1200. If your just shooting paper and steel on your own time and not doing comps where you have to make on the fly calls and adjustments, a second focal plane will work just fine. But once you go to a first focal plane, you really start to see all the benefits. |
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Vortex Gen 2 PST scopes are very nice and they're in your price point brand new. I have an Athlon Cronus BTR on my 338LM and you can get these used at a little over $1K, same with Nightforce NSX series scopes. Both a big step above the PST's. Personally I like SFP better than FFP but choices are very limited in higher end scopes.
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Best long range scope for ~$1000ish
I always recommend SWFA.
https://www.swfa.com/optics/riflesco...rand=SWFA%20SS They are extremely hard to beat in build quality and value, especially for the cost. It's also nearly impossibly to find dissatisfied customers (problem if you're hoping for a used scope discount). Lifetime warranty and they are rated to 50bmg (at least the fixed magnification scopes). Here's the amazing scope that put them on the map (and honestly you couldn't go wrong with this either, though if you have budgeted 1k, use it on glass): https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-t....html?___SID=U For long range applications, if you're hoping to drop less than 1000, the SS HD 10x42 model has a lot of good feedback. https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-10x4....html?___SID=U If you can raise your budget to 1300, the SS HD 5-20X50 is REALLY nice. https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-5-20....html?___SID=U Many have compared quality to $2000 range scopes. I'm hoping to get one in a few months. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I have to admit the tract optics is not bad. Great value. Glass quality is great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Picked up the gun today! Been reading reviews til I’m blue in the face. I think I narrowed it down to a couple choices. I’m aware they aren’t “top of the line”, but I think they’ll do for a long time. If I feel the need to upgrade in the future, so be it.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/64...-reticle-matte https://www.midwayusa.com/product/18...-reticle-matte What say you, gents?
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Either of those two are going to serve you well. The Burris reportedly edges out the Vortex, but if it was me, I’d buy the scope I could get the best price on. |
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It's a lot of scope for $1200:
BROWNELLS - ATHLON ARES ETR 4.5-30X56MM SCOPE FFP SIDE FOCUS ILL. APRS1 MIL RETICLE Wait for a 10% discount code and order it from Brownells. They are not charging sales tax yet, as some other online retailers are already doing. |
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Sightron SIII 10-50x60
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You can find a new one for just under $1000 if you shop. Last edited by ngnrnlo; 05-14-2019 at 4:59 PM.. |
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how much were they originally? might be a good price for someone like me who only gets out to shoot paper every few months |
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killer sale on the Athlon Ares BTR right now. $300 off from the manufacturer. It is one nice piece of glass too.
https://store.bbc-m.net/optics/athlo...memorial-sale/ Next choice for double the price would be the Ares ETR This thing is a beast. 34mm tube FFP 4.5-30X56 32mils/110MOA of internal adjustment. https://store.bbc-m.net/optics/athlo...s1-ffp-ir-mil/ Rex review is here.https://store.bbc-m.net/athlon-ares-...s-rex-reviews/
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We have both options in stock, give us a call at 916-670-1103 for Calguns pricing
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Not sure if this helps but here is the Gen2 pst 5-25x50 for $699 with two different reticle options:
https://www.atlantictactical.com/vor...ii-riflescope/ |
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Does not show whether the $699 is for the FFP or SFP versions of the scope. I'm guessing SFP, in which case, $699 is just an okay price. $699 for an FFP version would be a steal.
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https://imgur.com/a/zj3aImx edit- looks like it may be on back order now Last edited by teh rick; 05-21-2019 at 10:23 AM.. |
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Unfortunately that reticle only comes in Second Focal Plane: https://vortexoptics.com/viper-pst-gen-2-5-25x50.html The FFP versions: https://vortexoptics.com/viper-pst-g...25x50-ffp.html
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take your pick
https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Vip...Closeouts.aspx if you don't care about the color https://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-...S-ALKPA-201055 |
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This scope was from a scar 17 I bought and never used , it’s the only one you’ll ever need. 4x16x50 with lifetime warranty,check out optics planet for a Burris eliminator 3 ,lam selling for haft price. Kevin 619 -929-1857
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Am I the only one that is contemplating writing this number "for a good time, call..." on a bathroom wall?
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i noticed you had one MIL scope and one MOA
personally, i would suggest MIL but you may hear other opinions. the only reason i would choose MOA would be if all by friends were using it and i wanted to speak the same dope language as everyone i shoot with. |
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Go with the Bushnell HDMR they are great scopes and built like a tank. I have a couple and have had no problem getting out to 1000 yards on my 300 win mag and my 6.5. I did just buy a gen 1 Razor 5-20 and it is a nice scope to. The glass is a little better on the Razor but the Bushnell is not bad.
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Supposedly they will soon be offering the ETR with a similar discount. I suspect it will appear July 4th.
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4 x16x 50 eliminator 3 , look up on optics planet Burris lifetime warranty,range finder ect. Call Kevin 619-929-1857 |
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