bsdubois00
Head Honcho Emeritus
DAMN $2600 bucks on the scope - why not just get the eyes fixed and buy cheaper scopes?!?!?!?! LOL
Sniper Scopes
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jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
I got it used. They can't put a BDC reticle on my eye at the Lasik center.
bsdubois00
Head Honcho Emeritus
The hell they can't....you just need to find a better eye doctor - I hear those doctors in Mexico can put one on your eye...
Glocktogo
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For not a lot of $$$, I went with the Bushnell Elite 6500 Tactical 2.5-16X42. I got it of ebay for $634 delivered. For that I got a quality scope with a good warranty, a mil-dot reticle, target turrets, 30mm tube with side focus, a generous 3.9" eye relief and it only tips the scales at 17.3oz. Having the magnification range it has is a pretty nice option too. This will be my 4th Elite scope to date. It's pretty hard to beat for the money. I'll be putting it on an 18" AR for long range work & multi-gun matches. Check it out:
http://www.bushnell.com/products/scopes/riflescopes/elite6500/652164T/
http://www.bushnell.com/products/scopes/riflescopes/elite6500/652164T/
I'll throw out the Millet TRS-1 and the falcon optics line since I own both.
The problem with a second focal plane scope that doesn't go all the way to 20x is that if the reticle is accurate at 10x, then all magnifications above that are difficult for measuring or range-finding. At that point its worth getting one that goes all the way to 20x (and halfing the value of your reticle) or just investing in a ffp. The Vortex would be the best option for the money at that point.
I hate shooting at distances above 400yds with only 10x but I really like to spot from my own scope (to some degree).
The problem with a second focal plane scope that doesn't go all the way to 20x is that if the reticle is accurate at 10x, then all magnifications above that are difficult for measuring or range-finding. At that point its worth getting one that goes all the way to 20x (and halfing the value of your reticle) or just investing in a ffp. The Vortex would be the best option for the money at that point.
I hate shooting at distances above 400yds with only 10x but I really like to spot from my own scope (to some degree).
jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
I am going to check into one of these. I could run the 2.5 on a lot of close in targets too.
Scott Hearn
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+1 on the Elite series.
I don't have any tacticals but I have 2 of them on hunting rifles. They just are great all around values. You get great glass and the same features as the big names for a lot less money.
ExSniper
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The US Army issued a 3-9x on my M21 Sniper Rifle back in the day. It worked okay and I made first round hits out to 1200 meters. The 2.5 - 16x is a great option and you will discover that most of the time it will be one the lowest settings . . .
If your just starting out on long range shooting, I recomend this to see if your really interested http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-10x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P499.aspx
good glass for the money. It's what I had before I got my Nightforce. The Vortex line is also good I have a Viper 6.5-20x44 on my 22-250Ackley
good glass for the money. It's what I had before I got my Nightforce. The Vortex line is also good I have a Viper 6.5-20x44 on my 22-250Ackley
jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
Im sold on the Nightforce that You have on my CTR-02. I will be building a long range AR15 and a AR10 next year and I will be adding something similar with that same reticle.
I added my el cheapo throw lever and it works great. I am ordering a few more for you too.
This thread hasn't been commented on in a few weeks but I thought I'd chime in.
At the present time, I have a Hawke 3-12x50mm SR6 reticle. It's not my scope of choice but it was mounted on the POF P-308 rifle I purchased back in October. I've really been eyeballing the Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50mm but I'm having a difficult time dropping that kind of cash on optics when I just spent $2600 on the setup. I had the opportunity to handle one of the NXS scopes at Wanenmacher's and without a doubt, it's the one I want. I guess I need to find some way to make extra cash, something to sell, or find some way of justifying such a large purchase. Ha!
At the present time, I have a Hawke 3-12x50mm SR6 reticle. It's not my scope of choice but it was mounted on the POF P-308 rifle I purchased back in October. I've really been eyeballing the Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50mm but I'm having a difficult time dropping that kind of cash on optics when I just spent $2600 on the setup. I had the opportunity to handle one of the NXS scopes at Wanenmacher's and without a doubt, it's the one I want. I guess I need to find some way to make extra cash, something to sell, or find some way of justifying such a large purchase. Ha!
BobWill
I Can't Feel My Legs
Personally I wouldn’t go to high on the magnification, you don’t need to see the buttons on the shirt just the crosshairs on the steel. Also the old adage buy all the quality that you can afford. I know not much help, but sometimes back to basics is the way to go. also rember field of view..ya need to see the next target quickly. Just my uneducated ideas
ExSniper
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I put an SWFA SS 10x42 on my new Remington 700 SS-5r Milspec. Have not had a chance to work with it much, but after a quick bore sight, four rounds at 25 yards to zero and moved to 100 yards and shot a 3 round .61 inch group. The glass is much better than the price would indicate. Should be plenty good for most of my needs and the ocassional trip to the 1000 yard range.
I really like the Nightforce but it is too steep for this small-town cop.
I really like the Nightforce but it is too steep for this small-town cop.
I just placed an offer of $1500 on a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50mm NP-R1 so I'm hoping the seller accepts the offer. The Buy It Now price is $1632 so I'm not too far off from what he wants. I'll post back and let you guys know if he accepted the offer.
If he accepts my offer, the only thing left to purchase will be a good suppressor and then I'll have the rifle all decked out and ready for the apocalypse. LoL
*EDIT*
He didn't accept the offer but declined, with a message and phone number saying "call me - this is a good offer". Well, it mustn't have been good enough because he declined! Ha!
If he accepts my offer, the only thing left to purchase will be a good suppressor and then I'll have the rifle all decked out and ready for the apocalypse. LoL
*EDIT*
He didn't accept the offer but declined, with a message and phone number saying "call me - this is a good offer". Well, it mustn't have been good enough because he declined! Ha!
I love my Nightforce!! Give Jay at sportoptics.com a call 1-800-720-9625. Great guy to deal with and fast shipping. Ask him what kind of deal he can get ya. I sold 3 guns and some other random stuff to get mine. I got the same scope you mentioned but with Zero Stop and High Speed Turrets. Only downside to a Nightforce is that once you get one you want one on all your rifles. And yes, I'm already saving for my next one.
jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
I need a reason to (rifle) so that I can get a nightforce. That 2.5x10 that Aryan let my use was nice. We need to develop a precision action rifle match at USSA or OKCGC. I'd love to shoot some tiny targets on the clock at 600 or less with my AR. Plus it would give me a reason to buy an AR10
jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
I love my Nightforce!! Give Jay at sportoptics.com a call 1-800-720-9625. Great guy to deal with and fast shipping. Ask him what kind of deal he can get ya. I sold 3 guns and some other random stuff to get mine. I got the same scope you mentioned but with Zero Stop and High Speed Turrets. Only downside to a Nightforce is that once you get one you want one on all your rifles. And yes, I'm already saving for my next one.
Can you give us the specs on that rifle? I dint know dik about bolt guns but I'd like to learn a Little.
Started off as a Remington 700 AAC-SD in .308
Bell and Carlson A2... I remolded the forearm
CDI DBM w/5&10 round magazines
R&D Rad Rapid Brake
Harris bipod w/ Podloc
AZ Precision bolt knob conversion w/ Ceracoat
Seekins 20 moa base
Seekins High rings
Nighforce 5.5-22x50
Duracoat paint.
not pictured is an Eagle stock pack and Pod claws
Bell and Carlson A2... I remolded the forearm
CDI DBM w/5&10 round magazines
R&D Rad Rapid Brake
Harris bipod w/ Podloc
AZ Precision bolt knob conversion w/ Ceracoat
Seekins 20 moa base
Seekins High rings
Nighforce 5.5-22x50
Duracoat paint.
not pictured is an Eagle stock pack and Pod claws
ExSniper
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Nice set-up!
