Rifle Scopes best optics for less than $500

[Rob.308]

I have a buddy who is just getting into long distance shooting. No more than 1000 yds. I was hoping to make some good suggestions to him.

He will be using a Remington 770, in 30.06.

He has a nice bi-pod and is just beginning his journey. I have had a great deal of fun with my simmons prediator, not super fancy but still does a great job. I would like to see him with a set of working turrets that track well.

Thanks for your help,

Rob

 

[z71rat]

Re: best optics for less than $500

Be sure to check out the Vortex HS 5-15x44 from MidwayUSA. Tracks great, matching turret and reticle, super generous on the eyebox. Very good deal on a very nice piece of glass!!

DK

 

[steve123]

Re: best optics for less than $500

SWFA brand SS fixed power scopes. They have 6x 10x
12x 16x and 20x. Most are $300 with mil reticle and mil turrets.

 

[maclowry]

Re: best optics for less than $500

both above are great suggestions...

 

[Rob.308]

Re: best optics for less than $500

Thanks for the input from everyone. Does anyone have experience with both of the above listed optics? Thoughts?

Thanks guys,
Rob

 

[maclowry]

Re: best optics for less than $500

i have the vortex 5-15. very nice especially for the price.

i don't have a ss fixed, but do have a ss5-20. i would consider maybe getting a fixed 12 or 16 next.

 

[Rob.308]

Re: best optics for less than $500

In your opinion would you trade the 5x15 for a fixed power 12 or 16?

Thanks,
Rob

 

[Rob.308]

Re: best optics for less than $500

I do like the fact that the fixed powers have less moving parts. It would be more important on a 300 win mag. It might not make a huge deal on a 30.06

Rob

 

[maclowry]

Re: best optics for less than $500

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob.308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In your opinion would you trade the 5x15 for a fixed power 12 or 16?

Thanks,
Rob
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prolly not, but i can't see ou going wrong with either considering their price.

 

[gunfighter48]

Re: best optics for less than $500

I also have the Vortex 5-15 scope and it's just great for the price. It's worth much more than Midway sells them for!!

 

[MadKap]

Re: best optics for less than $500

How does the generosity of the eye-relief compare on the Vortex HS vs the PST (namely on the 5-15 vs the 6-24 FFP PST)?

 

[gunfighter48]

Re: best optics for less than $500

According to the info on Midways site they both have 4" of eye relief. I have not used the PST scope, so don't know how the two scopes compare side by side. But I sure like the 5-15.

 

[Icallem]

Re: best optics for less than $500

I bought my nephew a Vortex Viper 6-??x44. It was under the 500 mark and after ~750 rounds (308) it is running strong. We have shot out to 800 with it, having it track just like it should. I would not think twice about getting another one.

 

[patrol120]

Re: best optics for less than $500

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob.308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a buddy who is just getting into long distance shooting. No more than 1000 yds. I was hoping to make some good suggestions to him.

He will be using a Remington 770, in 30.06.

He has a nice bi-pod and is just beginning his journey. I have had a great deal of fun with my simmons prediator, not super fancy but still does a great job. I would like to see him with a set of working turrets that track well.

Thanks for your help,

Rob
</div></div>

I would encourage him to upgrade rifles before concerning himself with optics.

 

[Rob.308]

Re: best optics for less than $500

Thanks for the input.

 

[tylerw02]

Re: best optics for less than $500

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: patrol120</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob.308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a buddy who is just getting into long distance shooting. No more than 1000 yds. I was hoping to make some good suggestions to him.

He will be using a Remington 770, in 30.06.

He has a nice bi-pod and is just beginning his journey. I have had a great deal of fun with my simmons prediator, not super fancy but still does a great job. I would like to see him with a set of working turrets that track well.

Thanks for your help,

Rob
</div></div>

I would encourage him to upgrade rifles before concerning himself with optics. </div></div>




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[Rob.308]

Re: best optics for less than $500

It can happen to anyone!

 

[Wolfkin]

Re: best optics for less than $500

Vortex 5x15 at $470

w/ $30 off a $300 order.

3081212 good to 9/30

 

[johnny-bravo]

Re: best optics for less than $500

$465 W/$35 off promo code ( AR15935 )
contemplating pulling the trigger on this myself, any issues with the reticle being wire? maybe pay the extra $200 for etched glass and illumination (me not the OP as its over 500)