OpticsTalk by SWFA, Inc. Homepage SWFA     SampleList.com
Forum Home Forum Home > Scopes > Rifle Scopes
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Help with choosing a scope
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials.

Help with choosing a scope

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
k9jms View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper
Avatar

Joined: August/09/2015
Location: NC
Status: Offline
Points: 2
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote k9jms Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Help with choosing a scope
    Posted: August/09/2015 at 14:49
I am prior service MP from 92-97. I am use to shooting iron sights. I hunt with iron sights on my rifle and use shotguns. I just built a 308 AR platform rifle with a 22 inch black hole weaponry match barrel. I would like to use it for hunting and occasional long distance shooting for recreation. I am new to the scope scene. I can shoot 300 meters in my yard all day long, and have access for shooting up to 1000 meters on my friends property. I want a decent scope for the money, not wanting to spend over $1500. I am not looking for the US Optics, Night Force, S&B, I cant justify the money for my application. I am not going to shoot competitive, just hunt and increase skills. I am looking at the Burris Eliminator III ( I know it does all the work for you), Burris XTR 5-25x50mm, and the Vortex PST 6-24x50mm. Any advice would greatly be appreciated. 
Back to Top
rayfoy View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper
Avatar

Joined: August/09/2015
Location: Quad Cities
Status: Offline
Points: 13
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote rayfoy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/09/2015 at 15:07
I am new to the forums here, but have been shooting long range since the late 70's. I just purchased SWFA's SS10X42MQ optic. Fixed 10 power, first focal plane, with the Mil Quad reticle. Mounted it on a Marlin XS7VH in .308. This scope will do everything I need out to 1,100 meters. Optics are clear, and there is ample elevation adjustment on the turret to compensate for any range that the .308 is capable of. Best part is, the scope was only 300 bucks. This is the same scope designed for the Navy. Tiborasaurus Rex has an excellent review of this optic on his You Tube channel. Just make sure whichever optic you choose, that the reticle and turrets are in the same measurements. You don't want MOA turrets on a Mil Dot reticle. If so, there are calculations required for firing solutions. Hope this helps. Big Smile
Ain't nothin' but a thing.
Back to Top
Kickboxer View Drop Down
MODERATOR
MODERATOR
Avatar
Moderator

Joined: February/13/2008
Status: Offline
Points: 23679
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote Kickboxer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/09/2015 at 15:15
I mostly agree with rayfoy, but would go with the SS 10xHD.  It is a wonderful scope… one of the best 10x scopes I've ever had my hands on, and well worth the price.  As much a "value" as the scope recommended by rayfoy.    However, you can't go wrong with that one, either.  
Opinion,untempered by fact,is ignorance.

There are some who do not fear death... for they are more afraid of not really living
Back to Top
Sparky View Drop Down
Optics Master Extraordinaire
Optics Master Extraordinaire


Joined: July/15/2007
Location: SD
Status: Offline
Points: 4569
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote Sparky Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/09/2015 at 16:52
If you were just going to shoot targets with it I think the SS 10XHD would be a great scope. But since you are also going to hunt with it I would want a variable that goes down to 4X at the most. The reason being I would want a wider field of view (FOV). The Leupold 3-18 has a max FOV of 75.9ft and the Burris XTR 5-25 has a max FOV of 21ft.

One of these would be very high on my list.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-18x44-VX-6-30mm-Riflescope-P52967.aspx

http://swfa.com/Leupold-2-12x42-VX-6-30mm-Riflescope-P49438.aspx

And yes even 10x at 1000yds is very doable. 10x at 1000yds is similar to your iron sights at 100yds.
It seems to me that most people over scope their rifle when they are starting out. Too much magnification brings in a whole new set of issues to deal with.

Also what ever you do, do not skimp on a mount.

Back to Top
sucker76 View Drop Down
Optics Journeyman
Optics Journeyman
Avatar

Joined: June/13/2013
Location: Texas
Status: Offline
Points: 392
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote sucker76 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/10/2015 at 11:52
Don't forget the SS 3-15x42.  My hunting distances an be as short as 60 yards.  10x makes it tough to get on target fast.  I have this and the SS 10x on my 6.5 Creedmore.  I'm a fan of both scopes.  I have not looked through a SS HD model.  More to consider. 

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-15x42-Tactical-Rifle-Scope-P62238.aspx
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.01
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 1.336 seconds.