I need a scope (update with my new glass)

Warbirds

*UPDATE:
I read alot, and got good advice here. you can spend a fortune on a scope, my younger brother told me to spend about 1/2 what the rifle cost on a scope. I went over that budget but I'm really happy with my choice. A Zeiss Conquest in stainless 6.5x20x50 with mil-dot reticle. This is "used" and picked up from the auction side of GB. It looks great! Still need rings...


I have a rifle that I expect can outshoot me
Rock River Arms A2 Flat top "varmit" with 1:8 twist 24" bbl

A reasonable scope could suit my needs, but I have never bought a real top end scope and lately Im just itching for one.

Should I dive in and buy something nice (which I can afford to do) or go more conservative and save my pennies for more reloading supplies.

35 Whelen

A rifle is only as good as the scope that's on it. What's your price range? What brand are you leaning towards?

barbwired

I'll admit I'm kind of a Glass snob but I've had real good luck with this brand. http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=326852318

NOAH

Zeiss conquest 4x12x40 about 5 bills and the best optics for the money.

You will be pleased[^]

airbornerizz

I just put a Nikon buckmaster on a 308. It's not bad and not to expensive

joshmb1982

whats the rifle? next time i need a scope its going to be this.

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=325541731

I dont have any personal experience with them but my neighbor loves his and have read some good reviews on them.

35 Whelen

quote:Originally posted by joshmb1982
whats the rifle? next time i need a scope its going to be this.

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=325541731

I dont have any personal experience with them but my neighbor loves his and have read some good reviews on them.



I looked at a Vortex scope a couple weeks ago, 4-12x IIRC. One of the clearest scopes I've ever looked through.

nunn

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327731654

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327732003

Leupolds.

zink

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FEENIX

quote:Originally posted by 35WhelenClassic
quote:Originally posted by joshmb1982
whats the rifle? next time i need a scope its going to be this.

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=325541731

I dont have any personal experience with them but my neighbor loves his and have read some good reviews on them.


I looked at a Vortex scope a couple weeks ago, 4-12x IIRC. One of the clearest scopes I've ever looked through.


+1! I will be purchasing the Crossfire II 6-18x44 DHBDC (http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-6-18x44-ao-rifle-scope.html) for my wife's RRA. They're just a tad over $200 depending where you get them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeXjaSo_C74

http://www.vortexoptics.com/video/using_the_dead-hold_bdc_reticle

NeoBlackdog

I've got the Leupold 3x9 Mark AR on one of my AR's and love it!
The one listed below, with the Larue mount looks like a pretty good deal even if it is used.

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=328037006
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327409802

CbtEngr01

Millet LRS.

Jim Rau

quote:Originally posted by 35WhelenClassic
A rifle is only as good as the scope that's on it. What's your price range? What brand are you leaning towards?

What he said!!![:D]
You didn't say what you are going to use the rifle for, so until I know what your intentions are I would hesitate to make any detailed recommendations.
Get the best glass you can afford, you will not regret it.[;)]

Joes Custom Guns

LEUPOLD;
They have what you want or Need to choice from
I do not know of one scope that will do everthing, but LEUPOLD will
have a model that will come close.as you need a difference scope for Varmit hunting then then you do for hunting in the Brush.
LEUPOLD also has LIFETIME FREE repair of replace.

asphalt cowboy

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=328073886

I plan on using the one from my MkX magnum that went punk on my AR.

mond

leave lupy's , there are better for the buck...go for s & bender, ziess or if ya feeling flush .. Swarovski [;)]

armilite

BSA the only World Class scope just ask Joe he'll tell yah.

gesshots

Check out Shepperd scopes, 7 to 9 hundred dollar range.

http://www.shepherdscopes.com/

Too rich for my wallet, but a buddy has one on his AR and he swears by them.

I think they are one of the best looking scopes going, very clean lines with no 3" adjusting knobs.
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jltrent

For the money I don't think these can be beat.
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327923408
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327853542

RugerNiner

quote:Originally posted by Dave W.
twist 24" bbl
That's a tomato stake. [:)] [:D] [8D]

yoshmyster

Dave I'm in a similar boat. Bushmaster Varminter 24" 1:9 Twist.

So most of yalls are topping out at 12 power, eh? I know I don't usually go past 10 power but I like a bit more "seeing". Big scope, so I can watch the soda can look shocked when one of the pills goes inside the mouth.

I think I'd top out at $500 but I'd feel better about $350 (or less [:D]). Love to find me a disco floor model at clearance prices.

JustC

Nightforce NXS and be done with it. You may sell the rifle, but you won't sell the scope[;)]

1911a1-fan

quote:Originally posted by nunn
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327731654

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327732003

Leupolds.



I have the mark ar 6x18, but the price on those are hard to beat, ifn I didnt have avnew car to buy, I would snatchnthem up

ChrisInTempe

This one works fine for me, though not at all high end stuff:
http://redfield.com/riflescopes/redfield-revolution-3-9x50mm-photos/


What I really want, could never afford:
http://www.l3warriorsystems.com/l3-products/an-pvs-10


But then again I've owned and had good performance out of one of these cheap things for about thirty years:
http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=BH&prodID=BH793940R