In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Options
Scope suggestions for new rifle
ridgleyart
Member Posts: 937 ✭✭✭✭
Well, I finally pulled the trigger and won a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6,5 Creedmoor from the auction side. I'd like to get a scope and mount ordered for it, I've been looking at the Leupold VX-3i LRP 6.5-20x50mm 30mm SF FFP Impact-60 MOA Reticle Matte Black.
Any other scopes in a similar price range I should look at? I'll primarily be shooting paper between 100 yards - as far as I can. Mount suggestions also welcome. TIA
Comments
I just bought the 3i in 6.5-20 and like it. I got the regular duplex, 2nd focal plane, as I prefer them. I also prefer to dial my yardage, rather than having so much going on in the reticle.. I also really prefer the picutanny mounts over the windage/dovetail style.
I really like the Vortex Viper PST line. Euro Optics usually has some great deal. I used to be a die hard Leupold guy but not anymore.
Thats a nice scope.
Nightforce makes a killer scope but your going to pay for it. I figure a good accurate rifle should have a scope that cost at least as much as the gun. I have seen so many guys with a nice rifle that is super accurate or at least could with some POS scope on it. I have a nightforce NX8 on a Tuned and smithed Remington 700 PSS with a custom 26" barrel in 308.
Vortrexx strike eagle is a good affordable scope.
Schmidt & Bender PM2 5-25x56 is a really nice scope but like the Nightforce its expensive. I like them because the reticle isn't too "busy".
Steiner P4xi 4-16x40 is a nice scope for under a grand. If you don't need all that magnification and light gathering you get with the bigger scopes check them out.
Stick with the Leupold for the $$$$.
6.5x20 yet I only shoot at 14x. If I can see it a dead shot.
Thanks for the input guys, think I'm going with the Leupold.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/889242392
Leupold
I have been happy with Burris products for over 25 years. They are definitely worth every penny.
Never had to deal with customer service, if that says anything about the product.
I'd go with a 20 moa rail, but if possible, try to find a 2 piece 20 moa base set. Sometimes the 1 piece rail gets in the way of quick loading, but if it's for paper only, probably no hurry. I also bought some of the Leupold VX-5's and 6's, they have the illuminated fire dot reticle in them. Sure are nice for older eyes.
assuming nightforce is out of the price range
Burris Veracity or XTR. Sold all my leupolds years ago for Burris,.. never looked back. The MK IV's were of course replaced with nightforce.