Bang for the buck target scope

There is reasonably good glass in that price range. Weaver is a good choice but I have never looked through a T24, generally scopes in this price range that are over 16X lose some clarity at the higher magnification numbers. The T series lacks any kind of mil dot or mir reticule and those are very useful when shooting long range.

A increase in scope budget would open up your choice a lot. The Vortex Viper PST runs about double your budget, it gets great reviews at the sniper forums. It is regularly compared to scopes that cost twice it's price.

If you have to stay in that $350 area go with less magnification, look at a 3-10 or 4-14. I've been using a Mueller TAC II ($300) on a M1A for several years now and it's been a easy to shoot mil-dot that holds zero and is repeatable. I've swapped it between several 7.62 rifles, it's been very durable.

I've been saving up a scope fund for the past year and I have enough to buy a Nightforce. At this time I'm leaning toward the Vortex.

I think you will be fine with the Weaver 24x. I have one on my LRPV, and have been very happy with scope.

The T24 is an excellent scope for target shooting, although most guys I know run the 36X. Still, I also prefer the 24X. Another alternative might be one of the offerings from Sightron. They are comparable and the reasons for choosing one over the other would be subjective.

I picked up a nitrex 6-20 off natchezss for 200. it's a weaver grand slam, I called teh weaver guys about it and they said if I ever had a problem tey would replace teh scope with a grand slam. I think they still have them. My only beef with it is that the eye relief is rather short and head position critical. the glass is pretty good through.

It was the best buy on decent 20x glass I could find at the time.

Check out sightron also for target scopes, great glass awesome tracking.

Check out sightron also for target scopes, great glass awesome tracking.

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+1. I have a Sightron SII 6-24x40 on my 6.5x55 that I use for 1,000 yard F Class. Good glass for the money. The ability to dial down the power when mirage is really bad is a big advantage over a fixed power scope when shooting at 1k. I rarily had mine set for more than 18X.

Don

I'm using a Mueller 8-32x44 target dot, glass is excellent clear edge to edge it is more clear then my Nikon Monarch.
I have the Mueller mounted on an Savage 12 BTVS 223. I believe the Mueller is perfect for smaller calibers and the price was right at $220.

I have one of those, and it's not acting right. That's the reason I'm looking for a new scope.

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Interesting, what caliber rifle do you have it installed on? Have you called Mueller or returned for service, I have three(3) all have been perfect, so I'm interested in your problems with it.

I bought a vortex viper for $400, Its not the PST but I love it. Its a 6.5-20x44mm the glass is clear and has a zero stop. Thats my 0.02

I adjust Parallax much like you do, actually I will work up at times and/or down but have had no difficulty so far,matter of fact that was another feature of the Mueller I liked seemed very precise. Once I have everything set I normally don't change settings my present range is restricted to 100 yards. So far I've only used the Mueller on 223 and 17hmr however I cannot see the 308 being a problem. I'm using Burris signature rings with inserts on all scopes.

You do appear according to your info to have some problems but it could be rifle, ammo, etc. If you can borrow another scope to try on both rifles it will give you the answer.

I have been using a 1960's vintage Redfield shooting small bore. It is a 16X and that is all the magnification I need to see bullet holes at 100 yards, plus I get to see the mirage all around the target real time. It is click adjustable.

Is anyone making a good 16 X target scope with click adjustments?

I need clicks because when you are slung up, you don't have the freedom of movement to look at the turret, you just want to feel the clicks as you compensate for wind or elevation.

Here you go, SlamFire1:

http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products/scopes/mark-4-lrt-riflescopes/mark-4-16x40mm-lrt-m1/

Is 140MOA of elevation adjustment enough for ya?

Don

Is 140MOA of elevation adjustment enough for ya?

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Oh my God!

With that much elevation maybe I could get the .22LR on paper at 1000 yards.

It takes 24 MOA to go from 100 yards to 200 yards.

Vortex all the way.
Great scopes and awesome customer service.

My vote is on Sightron scopes.