DougB
Member
Some friends and I bought .50 BMG rifles just before the California ban. Most of us probably won't ever get into long-range target shooting as major hobby. We bought them because they look like fun, and it was now or never (mostly the latter). Realistically, we'll probably take them out a few times a year for some long-range plinking (and to let friends try them).
We need scopes, but (in spite of the high cost of the rifles), we don't want to spend more than we have to to get usable scopes. Then again, we don't want scopes that won't let us see 1,000 yards, or that will fall apart from recoil. Reasonably long eye relief would also be critical for safety.
We're hoping there are some serviceable scopes for under $300 that can handle .50 BMG recoil. Under $200 would be even better. Of course, a good warranty would be a big plus (since I imagine the recoil of a .50 could potientially damage most any scope).
We're considering scopes like the Bushnell Elite 3200 or Simmons AETEC (3.8-12X, 44mm Obj.). Or maybe a Sightron or Nikon? I assume we'll want pretty high powered scopes. Maybe a fixed power would be the best value. What do you recommend?
By the way, we know there are much more expensive scopes that would generally be considered better matches for a .50 BMG - but just buying the rifles is quite a stretch for us and we really don't want to drop an additional $500-$1,500 on scopes for our "plinkers."
Thanks
Doug
We need scopes, but (in spite of the high cost of the rifles), we don't want to spend more than we have to to get usable scopes. Then again, we don't want scopes that won't let us see 1,000 yards, or that will fall apart from recoil. Reasonably long eye relief would also be critical for safety.
We're hoping there are some serviceable scopes for under $300 that can handle .50 BMG recoil. Under $200 would be even better. Of course, a good warranty would be a big plus (since I imagine the recoil of a .50 could potientially damage most any scope).
We're considering scopes like the Bushnell Elite 3200 or Simmons AETEC (3.8-12X, 44mm Obj.). Or maybe a Sightron or Nikon? I assume we'll want pretty high powered scopes. Maybe a fixed power would be the best value. What do you recommend?
By the way, we know there are much more expensive scopes that would generally be considered better matches for a .50 BMG - but just buying the rifles is quite a stretch for us and we really don't want to drop an additional $500-$1,500 on scopes for our "plinkers."
Thanks
Doug