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    Posted: January/05/2013 at 10:55
too much out there and i could use help deciding on a 6-24 AO mil dot. my budget is $400.  thank you
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There is nothing that meets your requirements, in your price range, that I would purchase.  I don't really recommend scopes, but suggest things for people to look at.  Swift Premier has a very nice target dot reticle in 6-24 with side focus, within your price range.  Swift scopes are very high value. 
You perhaps need to reconsider your requirements or extend your savings period...
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what about the bushnell elite?
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It was outside your price range... the Elite is a nice little scope.  I like the Swift better glass-wise, but the Elite has all your features and is a very good scope.  If you HAVE to have the mil-dot reticle... it is worth the extra hundred dollars.  I don't think you would ever regret getting it.
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is the new Elite as good as the discontinued 4200?
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the Elites are all limited in adjustment range... this one even more so, I believe.  It has only 26 MOA adjustment, total.  That is not a lot.  You'll definitely use that mil-dot reticle.  However, it should be a good dependable scope.  I don't have one, know people who do... there is not a "mad" like or dislike.... they seem to do well and as long as you are not trying to do a lot of long range shooting, seeem to perform "as expected".  Perhaps someone with more experience with them can give you better information.
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That little vortex crossfire is 6-24 mil-dot...  AO

I have one and have been impressed.

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Welcome to Optics Talk. 

How come you need so much magnification for a .22 LR?? 

Consider this little gem.

http://swfa.com/Nikon-45-14x40-Buckmaster-Riflescope-P42210.aspx
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Thank you for the welcome. my eyes are comfortable using 16X from 50 ft. but i would like to have a decent variable. which comparable scope would have more than 26 MOA adjustment? is this info found in the scope specs? 
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50 MOA of adjustment. That translates to 25 MOA of UP, theoretically. 
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Welcome to the OT!
 
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the Elites are all limited in adjustment range
 
so, on a .22, will 26 MOA total adjustment be an issue with a mil dot reticle?
 
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How far out do you plan on shooting, my friend? 
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our furthest metal target is 166 yds
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Without knowing what ammo you plan on using, I'd venture to guess that 20 plus MOA of up, should get you out to 166 yards.  
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than that would eliminate the 6-24 Elite which is k at13 MOA up(26 total).
 
Square 1; now what variable to look at?
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This is an excellent scope for a 22LR target rifle. Unless you need target turrets I don't think you'll do any better. I use Weavers for 50yd and like them a lot I'm just not sure whatthe maximun adjustment range is. According to this chart you're looking at 30" of drop (50yd zero) at 160yds.

Weaver 6-24x42 Classic V Rifle ScopeMil-DotWeaver 6-24x42 Classic V Rifle Scope
Stock # - 849412
  • Matte
  • Mil-Dot
  • 1"
  • Adjustable Objective
$385.95
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very nice looking rig. will one of the mill dots cover 165 yds?
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http://swfa.com/Nikon-6-18x40-Buckmaster-Riflescope-P42257.aspx this would be close to you what you want.......
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Originally posted by rjclay rjclay wrote:

very nice looking rig. will one of the mill dots cover 165 yds?
I'm not sure what you're asking. I'm not a fan of mil-dot scopes for target shooting but that's what you asked for. If you're asking about bullet drop I don't know I don't shoot 22s that far and I think I'd be concerned about the size of the dots depending on how big the target is.


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