I realize this is a popular question, but let's discuss here what YOU believe is the best value out there for a tactical scope.
My criteria:
1 - Scope will be used mostly for benchrest shooting at a range, under controlled conditions. It MIGHT be used for hunting, though I don't hunt (if I could find someone to go out with and teach me, I would do it - I live in E.Tenn, btw, if anyone out there is game to help me.)
Therefore, it doesn't have to be built like a tank - I will try very hard to "baby" it.
2 - I would like at least 3.5x mag on the low end. High end is a matter of subjective opinion. I've read different opinions on just how much mag you practically need. Is anything past 12x or 14.5x too much for a "tactical" scope? Interested in your opinions.
3 - Objective size - probably not over 44mm - I like to mount low, for cheekweld, and don't want some massive objective.
4 - Mildot reticle that WORKS and is easy to use
5 - Relatively lightweight and compact
6 - I would like CLEAR optics, but if the difference between one that is AWESOME vs. one that is NICE is hundreds or thousands of dollars, I'll take the NICE.
7 - Warranty is important
8 - Probably 1/4" click adjustments
9 - Eye relief - I wear glasses, and wonder what you think is the MINIMUM eye relief I should have. I don't like "crowding" the ocular lens, and would love a scope that even if I wasn't at the perfect distance for eye relief, that it is a little forgiving and gives me a decent margin of error.
Most shooting at under 500 yards, though I might try my hand some day at 1000 yards.
Again, I want, in your opinion, the best VALUE out there given these criteria.
I have been researching Burris, Leupold, Sightron, Mueller, Zeiss, Nikon, et. al.
So far, the Nikon, Zeiss, high-end Burris, and high-end Leupold are too pricey for me.
Thanks, guys!
My criteria:
1 - Scope will be used mostly for benchrest shooting at a range, under controlled conditions. It MIGHT be used for hunting, though I don't hunt (if I could find someone to go out with and teach me, I would do it - I live in E.Tenn, btw, if anyone out there is game to help me.)
Therefore, it doesn't have to be built like a tank - I will try very hard to "baby" it.
2 - I would like at least 3.5x mag on the low end. High end is a matter of subjective opinion. I've read different opinions on just how much mag you practically need. Is anything past 12x or 14.5x too much for a "tactical" scope? Interested in your opinions.
3 - Objective size - probably not over 44mm - I like to mount low, for cheekweld, and don't want some massive objective.
4 - Mildot reticle that WORKS and is easy to use
5 - Relatively lightweight and compact
6 - I would like CLEAR optics, but if the difference between one that is AWESOME vs. one that is NICE is hundreds or thousands of dollars, I'll take the NICE.
7 - Warranty is important
8 - Probably 1/4" click adjustments
9 - Eye relief - I wear glasses, and wonder what you think is the MINIMUM eye relief I should have. I don't like "crowding" the ocular lens, and would love a scope that even if I wasn't at the perfect distance for eye relief, that it is a little forgiving and gives me a decent margin of error.
Most shooting at under 500 yards, though I might try my hand some day at 1000 yards.
Again, I want, in your opinion, the best VALUE out there given these criteria.
I have been researching Burris, Leupold, Sightron, Mueller, Zeiss, Nikon, et. al.
So far, the Nikon, Zeiss, high-end Burris, and high-end Leupold are too pricey for me.
Thanks, guys!