GetmeoutaCT
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...and can't seem to find them in a single scope. I'm wondering whether the smart folks here can help.
First, the background. I've been shooting for about 25 years. Probably 95% of that has been handgun. Recently, I've started getting interesting in target rifle shooting at fixed distances. My recently-joined club has a 200 yard range; I've been using that but am looking for private land where I can shoot farther. Here in CT, such places are somewhat hard to find (which partially explains my forum name, but let that go).
I'm committed to the AR 5.56/223 platform for the moment, for reasons I won't bore anyone with. I'm currently using a Stag Arms Model 2 with a 16" barrell and a Leupold AR Mod 3-8x 40mm scope with firedot. It's more than sufficient for the 200 yard range, but as noted above, I'm looking farther.
So, I recently purchased a Stag Arms stainless steel upper with a 24" bull barrell. I'd like to mate it with a bigger Leopold scope. I'd like to keep it as close to my current Leopold scope as possible, for ease of use and keeping things simple.
OK, here's the question. My criteria for the new Leopold are as follows: 50mm objective. Highest magnification of at least 20x. 1/10 mil adjustments. Illuminated mil-marked recticle. Second focal plane. Budget of 2k or under.
Does anyone know of such an animal? I've been on the Leupold website. Fair to say there is a dizzying number of scopes, even after eliminating the high-cost tactical stuff that is well beyond my budget. However, I cannot find a single scope that meets all my criteria. The one that comes closest is a #115198, in the VX6 line; however, the sole recticle choice for this scope is a plain crosshair with firedot - No mil dots or other marks.
Am I missing something, or am I going to have to go NF or something else (and probably bust my budget)? Thanks in advance -
-Alan
First, the background. I've been shooting for about 25 years. Probably 95% of that has been handgun. Recently, I've started getting interesting in target rifle shooting at fixed distances. My recently-joined club has a 200 yard range; I've been using that but am looking for private land where I can shoot farther. Here in CT, such places are somewhat hard to find (which partially explains my forum name, but let that go).
I'm committed to the AR 5.56/223 platform for the moment, for reasons I won't bore anyone with. I'm currently using a Stag Arms Model 2 with a 16" barrell and a Leupold AR Mod 3-8x 40mm scope with firedot. It's more than sufficient for the 200 yard range, but as noted above, I'm looking farther.
So, I recently purchased a Stag Arms stainless steel upper with a 24" bull barrell. I'd like to mate it with a bigger Leopold scope. I'd like to keep it as close to my current Leopold scope as possible, for ease of use and keeping things simple.
OK, here's the question. My criteria for the new Leopold are as follows: 50mm objective. Highest magnification of at least 20x. 1/10 mil adjustments. Illuminated mil-marked recticle. Second focal plane. Budget of 2k or under.
Does anyone know of such an animal? I've been on the Leupold website. Fair to say there is a dizzying number of scopes, even after eliminating the high-cost tactical stuff that is well beyond my budget. However, I cannot find a single scope that meets all my criteria. The one that comes closest is a #115198, in the VX6 line; however, the sole recticle choice for this scope is a plain crosshair with firedot - No mil dots or other marks.
Am I missing something, or am I going to have to go NF or something else (and probably bust my budget)? Thanks in advance -
-Alan
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