blackd24
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I have 3 guns I am trying to finish off...
1. My 30-06 has a 4x12 buckmaster on it. I want to upgrade this scope to something with more magnification and better quality as I intend to use this for longer range hunting applications (100-300 yards). The rifle is very accurate as is, and I think a better scope and handloads will only increase accuracy and consistency. I am thinking something like the Vortex Viper 6.5-20 PA. Is that appropriate? Anything else in that price range (~$600) that would work better? With a 6.5 magnification, what is the closest shot that I could make on a deer?
2. I have an 18 inch AR in 223 that has a vortex strike eagle 1x8 on top of it. I have this rifle set up to sit on a bench and shoot small groups at 100 yards, and ring steel at 200 yards. I like the 1x8 because it gives me the flexibility for close up and distance shots. Which leads me to #3...
3. I just ordered a 300 blackout upper to find a home on a lower I have built. I plan to use this for <100 yard deer hunting, but also plan to load up plinking rounds for <100 yards. I think the Vortex mentioned in #2 would be perfect for this application.
Would it make sense to get a QD mount for the vortex 1x8 and switch back and forth? I think that would be a pain to rezero every time. Primary Arms has a 1x6 with a reticle that is specifically for 300 blackout. Does that make the most sense?
Any other suggestions for a good scope for <100 yard deer hunting 300 blackout AR?
1. My 30-06 has a 4x12 buckmaster on it. I want to upgrade this scope to something with more magnification and better quality as I intend to use this for longer range hunting applications (100-300 yards). The rifle is very accurate as is, and I think a better scope and handloads will only increase accuracy and consistency. I am thinking something like the Vortex Viper 6.5-20 PA. Is that appropriate? Anything else in that price range (~$600) that would work better? With a 6.5 magnification, what is the closest shot that I could make on a deer?
2. I have an 18 inch AR in 223 that has a vortex strike eagle 1x8 on top of it. I have this rifle set up to sit on a bench and shoot small groups at 100 yards, and ring steel at 200 yards. I like the 1x8 because it gives me the flexibility for close up and distance shots. Which leads me to #3...
3. I just ordered a 300 blackout upper to find a home on a lower I have built. I plan to use this for <100 yard deer hunting, but also plan to load up plinking rounds for <100 yards. I think the Vortex mentioned in #2 would be perfect for this application.
Would it make sense to get a QD mount for the vortex 1x8 and switch back and forth? I think that would be a pain to rezero every time. Primary Arms has a 1x6 with a reticle that is specifically for 300 blackout. Does that make the most sense?
Any other suggestions for a good scope for <100 yard deer hunting 300 blackout AR?