Optics for bergara b14r in 22lr
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Id take a hard look at the Arken EP5 or Sh4J and the Bushnell MatchPro......im forgetting one i want to recommend.....
Theres also the Talos and Argos BTRs from Athlon.
Conquer 3s from Riton
Sightron S-tacs
Meopta Optika 5 & sometimes can 6 in that price range.
Lotsa other good options
Theres also the Talos and Argos BTRs from Athlon.
Conquer 3s from Riton
Sightron S-tacs
Meopta Optika 5 & sometimes can 6 in that price range.
Lotsa other good options
If you don't mind scopes made in China then I will recommend the Arken SH-4J 6-24 scope and their 34mm Combo Pack. The combo pack has everything you will need to mount the scope including your choice of 0 MOA or 20 MOA mount, flip up caps, throw lever and bubble lever. The SH-4J and combo pack will put you right around $500 after sales tax. I paid $508 for the SH-4J and combo pack a few weeks ago, that price included sales tax.
No matter what scope you go with, you will want a mount with at least 20 MOA for shooting 22LR at longer distances.
No matter what scope you go with, you will want a mount with at least 20 MOA for shooting 22LR at longer distances.
A great deal, love my Gen II, have shot it in PRS matches and then NRL-22 as well, very happy with it.
C-grunt
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I definitely recommend listening to the advice of getting a canted base. 20 MOA at least. Once you get out past 200 yards the 22 lr really starts to drop.
Some will even use a 20 to 30 MOA mount AND rings with built in cant for shooting past 200-250 yards. Some will depend on the scope and how much elevation adjustments they have. A 20 MOA mount is a minimum that most will suggest for shooting 22lr out to 200-250 yards.
Chuck R.
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For a point of reference I've got a B14R, with 30MOA rail and PST2 5-25X50 I easily get to 307yds (some of my swingers from my bench) using 13.3 Mils and standard velocity ammo. I use 6.7 to get to 208yds.
IAW Strelok Pro, the 30MOA base gives me out to 256yds with the reticle.
IAW Strelok Pro, the 30MOA base gives me out to 256yds with the reticle.
Same here, although I took the Gen II off to try another scope for the match where we shot at 330 yards. I had to dial all I had plus hold .5 mil, but I got there.
Definitely get at least a 20 MOA rail, and a 30 MOA rail won’t hurt you up close, so……..my two have 30 MOA rails.
Good advice
PistoleroWadcutterGANG
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A used well cared for Strike Eagle FFP 5x25x56 is a good option. Been seeing them around the 400 mark at matches. A good starter optic. Everyone eventually picks up "better glass".
PistoleroWadcutterGANG
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IF you're wanting to Benchrest and shoot at a set distant ranged / target. Stay with a 2nd. Focal plane scope. IF you want to do a lot of positional changes a long with the unknown target dist. You will need FFP scope. A lot of traditional BR shooters that get into PRS/NRL - NRL22, prs precision rimfire have issues getting their heads around FFP scopes. It feels all "WRONG" Give yourself time to adjust. FFP takes a lot of working with up front. But once you start using the math and turrets it gets a lot easier. Again if your just shooting to a static designated target for your shooting then STAY with 2nd focal plane target scopes.
I've got to jump on the Arken bandwagon. For under $500, there's nothing that can touch it. It will beat out anything that Vortex has for $100-$200 more in terms of the glass and turrets.
I would also suggest just going with the EP5. The glass is noticeably better than that of the SH line.
Arken is offering 25% off of retail pricing. I ordered my EP5 from MK Machining with a throw lever and bubble level and got it for under $370, shipped.
It's no Burris XTR III or Vortex Razor, but I have no problem tracking hits on steel out to 300. Tracking misses depends on how dry the ground is and what the light is like.
I would also suggest just going with the EP5. The glass is noticeably better than that of the SH line.
Arken is offering 25% off of retail pricing. I ordered my EP5 from MK Machining with a throw lever and bubble level and got it for under $370, shipped.
It's no Burris XTR III or Vortex Razor, but I have no problem tracking hits on steel out to 300. Tracking misses depends on how dry the ground is and what the light is like.
The new SH-4J 6-24 scope has Japanese glass just like the EP line does and is just as clear. The SH-4 costs $300 and the SH-4J costs $400. The SH-4J is definitely worth the extra $100 over the SH-4.
while that is not as good as their older discount if you donated to the Navy Seal Foundation, 25% off is still a good discount. You can buy the SH-4J and the 34mm Combo pack for right around $500. The final cost will depend on your state collecting sales tax on internet orders and on sales tax rates.
I have the Match Pro 6-24 and I love it. The only thing it does not have is zero stop, and if I'm not mistaken the newer 5-30 ones do, but they are over $500 The older 6-24 can be found mid $300, but hard to beat the Arken for the price with all the features you get.
Edit - I echo the recommendation on the 20-30MOA rail. I am using a 30 MOA.
-Jeff
Edit - I echo the recommendation on the 20-30MOA rail. I am using a 30 MOA.
-Jeff
CraigC
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I put a SIG 4-16x I had laying around on mine but it's a .22Mag. It needs lower rings.
Good deal. As far as Arkens go, it's the best way to go. I thought the EP5 looked a bit better, a tad more elevation and 10 mils/25 min per rev.
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