Penkop
Member
Hi Guys,
I'm busy convincing myself to get into the long range shooting game. I'm on a bit of a tight budget and must get it right the first time!
I'm strongly cosidering a 6.5 Creedmoor (would love a 338LM, but it's just too expensive).
I'm only familiar with SFP scopes, but will definitely consider FFP options.
I'll mostly use the rifle for target shooting (mostly 100-500m, but up to 1000m) and as the occasion arises for hunting small game (400m max).
I'm hoping to be one of the lucky few to get my hands on a Ruger Precision Rifle with 20MOA rail when they touch ground over here (maybe rather "if" than "when"...)
The following scopes are on my list thus far:
NF SHV 5-20x56
Leupold VX3 6.5-20x50
Leupold VX3 8.5-25x50
Leupold VX6 3-18x44 (slightly over budget)
Zeiss HD5 5-25x50
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50
Burris XTR11 5-25x50 (not yet on our shelves)
Is it wise to consider the HST and HS scopes?
I understand that Lynx is bringing out a LR scope, not sure if that will be worthwhile waiting for? Something like a 8-32x50?
Currently the SHV is at the top of my list, but it hasn't been on our shores long enough to get reliable local feedback and advice.
What would you suggest? Am I on the right track or am I missing something?
I would prefer the scope to be MOA, I will want to use the reticle for hold over (hunting situations), but will dial in when on the shooting range.
Not sure if I prefer FFP to SFP. Is there any real advantage this way or that way?
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to your advice.
Regards
I'm busy convincing myself to get into the long range shooting game. I'm on a bit of a tight budget and must get it right the first time!
I'm strongly cosidering a 6.5 Creedmoor (would love a 338LM, but it's just too expensive).
I'm only familiar with SFP scopes, but will definitely consider FFP options.
I'll mostly use the rifle for target shooting (mostly 100-500m, but up to 1000m) and as the occasion arises for hunting small game (400m max).
I'm hoping to be one of the lucky few to get my hands on a Ruger Precision Rifle with 20MOA rail when they touch ground over here (maybe rather "if" than "when"...)
The following scopes are on my list thus far:
NF SHV 5-20x56
Leupold VX3 6.5-20x50
Leupold VX3 8.5-25x50
Leupold VX6 3-18x44 (slightly over budget)
Zeiss HD5 5-25x50
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50
Burris XTR11 5-25x50 (not yet on our shelves)
Is it wise to consider the HST and HS scopes?
I understand that Lynx is bringing out a LR scope, not sure if that will be worthwhile waiting for? Something like a 8-32x50?
Currently the SHV is at the top of my list, but it hasn't been on our shores long enough to get reliable local feedback and advice.
What would you suggest? Am I on the right track or am I missing something?
I would prefer the scope to be MOA, I will want to use the reticle for hold over (hunting situations), but will dial in when on the shooting range.
Not sure if I prefer FFP to SFP. Is there any real advantage this way or that way?
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to your advice.
Regards