Stevenvalleyky
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After the crosshair decided to break on my POS Bushnell Sportsview, Im in need of a new scope. Ive only ever had cheap hunting type scopes, looking for something a little different.
I really want to learn to shoot at longer ranges than the 300 yards I currently shoot. Because I'm specifically wanting to learn to read the wind and be a better shooter, not get the best scoring possible , this will be going on a 308 instead of one of my flatter shooting rifles. I'm sure I would shoot better long-range groups with one of my 243s but since I want to learn instead of just shoot the best possible groups right now, I'm going with the most lollipop shooting rifle I have. There are a few features that I really want and a few others that I would like if budget allows. I'm not too picky about reticle since I'm wanting to learn to dial for range instead of compensating with the reticle. I know the PRS guys are going more towards that and away from turning turrets but Im determined to make myself a better shooter..more knowledge for me. This rifle will likely spend 2-4 days a year in a treestand or shooting blind to shoot a couple deer but will get much more time at the range. Seems Im looking for a tactical type scope that can do double duty in the deer woods if needed.
1.It MUST track well, obviously this is important since Im insisting on dialing range instead of using hold with the reticle. My best scope is a Leupold VX2 4-12x50. Its clear and bright and awesome for a deer rifle where shots rarely go over 200 yards. But, it doesnt track real good shooting a box test plus the capped turrets make that a PITA.
2. Must have a 0 stop. Gotta have some way get back to my zero without going ovrr.
3. Must have a minimum magnification of no more than 5. I only have 3x9s and 4x12s now. Ive had issues finding a deer in the scope with the magnification at 6 or 7 accidentally. 5 would be about the highest I would feel comfortable trying to find a deer in the scope up close. I'm thinking a 4-14, 3-15, 4-20,or 5-25 would be best.
4. Must be 1st focal plane as I want the subtensions to be accurate at any magnification.
5. Must have a Parallax adjustment since I'm wanting to learn to shoot 1000 yards or hopefully even more one day.
6 Now the kind of hard part. I have a budget that I want to keep under $500 but that I must keep under $800. Wife would probably kneecap me if I spent $800 on a scope, but she would lose her mind if I spent more.
Features I would like to have but not sure it can be in the price range would be a nice ranging reticle of some type that will give me the option of dialing or using the reticle once I've become more proficient turning the turrets and getting hits way out there..Illuminated reticle would be nice as well as super clear, bright glass at maximum magnification.
I've picked out a few although I'm not sure any of them check off every box of things I need. I'm definitely open to any scope suggestions within my price range as well as suggestions about things that are going to be a requirement I might not have listed or maybe you can give me a good reason why I don't really need one of those things said it must have. Maybe I can be convinced that I dont need a zero stop or dont need 1st focal plane. Im open to being schooled.
The scopes I have included to look at so far are
Vortex 4-16x44 Viper HS-T 30mm
Sightron 3.5-10x44 30mm
Athlon 2.5-15x50 Ares BTR 30mm
Burris Veracity 3-15x50 30mm
Maybe 4-20x50?
Open to experiences with any of these scopes or suggestions of other scopes.
I really want to learn to shoot at longer ranges than the 300 yards I currently shoot. Because I'm specifically wanting to learn to read the wind and be a better shooter, not get the best scoring possible , this will be going on a 308 instead of one of my flatter shooting rifles. I'm sure I would shoot better long-range groups with one of my 243s but since I want to learn instead of just shoot the best possible groups right now, I'm going with the most lollipop shooting rifle I have. There are a few features that I really want and a few others that I would like if budget allows. I'm not too picky about reticle since I'm wanting to learn to dial for range instead of compensating with the reticle. I know the PRS guys are going more towards that and away from turning turrets but Im determined to make myself a better shooter..more knowledge for me. This rifle will likely spend 2-4 days a year in a treestand or shooting blind to shoot a couple deer but will get much more time at the range. Seems Im looking for a tactical type scope that can do double duty in the deer woods if needed.
1.It MUST track well, obviously this is important since Im insisting on dialing range instead of using hold with the reticle. My best scope is a Leupold VX2 4-12x50. Its clear and bright and awesome for a deer rifle where shots rarely go over 200 yards. But, it doesnt track real good shooting a box test plus the capped turrets make that a PITA.
2. Must have a 0 stop. Gotta have some way get back to my zero without going ovrr.
3. Must have a minimum magnification of no more than 5. I only have 3x9s and 4x12s now. Ive had issues finding a deer in the scope with the magnification at 6 or 7 accidentally. 5 would be about the highest I would feel comfortable trying to find a deer in the scope up close. I'm thinking a 4-14, 3-15, 4-20,or 5-25 would be best.
4. Must be 1st focal plane as I want the subtensions to be accurate at any magnification.
5. Must have a Parallax adjustment since I'm wanting to learn to shoot 1000 yards or hopefully even more one day.
6 Now the kind of hard part. I have a budget that I want to keep under $500 but that I must keep under $800. Wife would probably kneecap me if I spent $800 on a scope, but she would lose her mind if I spent more.
Features I would like to have but not sure it can be in the price range would be a nice ranging reticle of some type that will give me the option of dialing or using the reticle once I've become more proficient turning the turrets and getting hits way out there..Illuminated reticle would be nice as well as super clear, bright glass at maximum magnification.
I've picked out a few although I'm not sure any of them check off every box of things I need. I'm definitely open to any scope suggestions within my price range as well as suggestions about things that are going to be a requirement I might not have listed or maybe you can give me a good reason why I don't really need one of those things said it must have. Maybe I can be convinced that I dont need a zero stop or dont need 1st focal plane. Im open to being schooled.
The scopes I have included to look at so far are
Vortex 4-16x44 Viper HS-T 30mm
Sightron 3.5-10x44 30mm
Athlon 2.5-15x50 Ares BTR 30mm
Burris Veracity 3-15x50 30mm
Maybe 4-20x50?
Open to experiences with any of these scopes or suggestions of other scopes.