I have read the helpful sticky at the top of this thread “
Tips for Asking Advice About Rifle Scopes”.
I have read Chapters 3 (Sniperscope Basics) and Chapter 4 (Using a sniperscope) from
The Ultimate Sniper.
I have read
Rifle Scopes 101 from
www.centerfiretraining.com.
I have downloaded and reviewed the spreadsheet at
AR15 Recommended Rifle Scopes
I have been reading the
Observation & Sighting Devices forums here at
www.snipershide.com for a few weeks now.
I have been reading two
Optics, Mounts, and Sights forums at
www.ar15.com.
I say this because I don’t want to be one of those one post newbies that expects you to solve my all problems with little or no effort on my part.
Your time and expertise are valuable and hope I don’t waste them.
So… I got a new rifle and I’m hoping y’all can help me pick the right scope.
What is the platform for the scope? DPMS LR-308 (AR-10) 24” heavy barrel w/ picrail top
What cartridge are you shooting? .308
What is your intended use for the scope? 90% Paper targets and steel. 10% white tail hunting
What type of conditions will you typically shoot in? Daylight, Lowlight
What are the typical distances you intend to shoot? For starters 200yds but I’d like to eventually work my way up to steel targets at 600yds so I’d rather go ahead and buy a scope for 600yds now.
What is the price range you can afford? I’m prepared to spend up to $1,500 for scope and rings combo. If a few more dollars can be justified I can go a little more.
Are there any specific specifications you would like?
- Shooting will be from a supported position, so weight doesn’t matter.
- Lighted reticle = not needed.
- Anything but duplex.
- 1st Focal Plane vs 2nd Focal Plane, no preference.
In short, I’d like a scope capable of shooting paper and steel targets at ranges between 200 and 600yds during daylight/lowlight hours. I’m very much a “buy once cry once” kind of guy. I would rather spend the money on a quality scope now. I don’t want to buy something “for now” only want to upgrade at a later date.
I saw a good comments on the
Vortex Razor LHT FFP 4.5-22x50 and I’m also sort of interested in the
Nightforce BR scopes any comments those scopes are particularly welcome.
I’ve done some of my own research and have a short working list below, but I’m open for recommendations.
Cost | Manf | Model | Power | Reticle | Tube Diameter | Finish |
$ 950 | Trijicon | Accupoint | 5-20x50 | Mil-Dot Crosshair | 30mm | Matte |
$ 1,100 | Sightron | SIII | 6-24x50 | (multiple) | 30mm | Matte |
$ 1,500 | Nightforce | BR | 12-42X56 | NPR2 | 30mm | Matte |
$ 1,500 | Nightforce | BR | 12-42X56 | NP2DD | 30mm | Matte |
$ 1,400 | Nightforce | BR | 8-32X56 | NPR2 | 30mm | Matte |
$ 1,000 | Vortex | Viper PST Gen II | 5-25x50 | (multiple) | 30mm | Matte |
$ 1,000 | Vortex | Viper PST Gen II Riflescope | 5-25x50 | (multiple) | 30mm | Matte |
$ 1,500 | Vortex | Razor HD LHT | 4.5-22x50 | XLR MOA (1/4) | 30mm | Anodized |
$ 1,200 | Bushnell | ELITE TACTICAL DMR II | 3.5-21X50 | (multiple) | 34mm | Matte |
$ 900 | Vortex | Viper HS LR | 6-24x50 | XLR MOA | 30mm | Anodized |
$ 1,500 | Bushnell | ELITE TACTICAL DMR3 | 3.5-21X50 | GP4 | 34mm | Matte |
$ 1,300 | SWFA | SS HD | 5-20x50 | Mil-Quad | Not specified | Matte |
So… have at it. I’m at your mercy and any recommendations for (or against) would be very much appreciated.