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ctimgo
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Posted: August/25/2013 at 18:35 |
Not sure which scope to get. I currently have a Hawke scope and I really like it. It goes to 12x and I have shot a 4" group with it at 900 yards. That might not be very good for some people but considering that I just started shooting long distance I think its pretty good. I was shooting a 308 but after 900 yards the bullet is going subsonic and losing accuracy. Well I have just switched the barrel to a 6dasher and am working on the load for it now. It should be good out to 1300 yards. I am looking at the Hawke Varmint 6x24x44, the SWFA 16x, and the SWFA 20x. I can get the 16x off of Sample list for about $30 off but not sure if 16x is gonna be good enough. Any ideas as to what I should get? Is the SWFA any better than the Hawke? If so how? I know this is the SWFA site but looking for some honest advice. Thanks
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338LAPUASLAP
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Try the Hawke Sidewinder Tactical.
The 16x would be the highest Mag I would go in that line... Maybe even back down to the 12x... Another scope to look at in that price range is the Mueller 4-14 tactical... Are you going to use a base for the 1300??? The Hawke Sidewinder got some good reviews from some good people and another well received scope is the Mueller 4-14. The SWFA SS 6x, 10x, 12x, 16x are very respectable they are the best scope you can buy in the $300 price range as fixed power scopes. You will have to start looking at scopes that have lots of elevation. Are you shooting 175+, 200+grs or which bullet what twist barrel and what velocity? What do you expect your Zero to be and what are you anticipating for drop? |
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ctimgo
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The bullet I'm using is the 105VLD and the drop at 1300 yards is about 50moa. It will be leaving the barrel at about 2900fps. Teh barrel is a Criterion 1-8 twist. The Hawke Panomara is the scope that I am using now and only cost $200 new. I have right now has enough adjustment so that I can get to 1300. It tracks perfect every time and the glass seems very good to me. I haven't had the higher priced scopes so take that into account.
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I have a 12x SS for sale, complete with Butler Creek caps and your choice of SS rings.
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