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Rifle Scopes Which Crossover Scope would you choose?

Which crossover scopes would you choose?

  • 3-15x50

    Votes: 46 19.5%
  • 3-20x50

    Votes: 39 16.5%
  • 4-20x50

    Votes: 61 25.8%
  • 4.5-22x50

    Votes: 15 6.4%
  • 3-18x56

    Votes: 39 16.5%
  • 3.5-18x50

    Votes: 32 13.6%
  • 4-16x42/50

    Votes: 20 8.5%
  • 2.5-20x50

    Votes: 41 17.4%
  • 3-24x52

    Votes: 26 11.0%
  • Other (explain what/why)

    Votes: 14 5.9%

This is a poll to help identify what might be some of the most sought after crossover style scopes, but let's define what type of crossover scope I'm trying to address here. Let's say you'd like a good scope for hunting big game but also like to go shoot steel to 1000 yards give or take using the same rifle. What type of scope would you be looking for (whether existing or something that hasn't hit the market yet). Let's use the following as some criteria in no particular order:
  • A scope that can be at home on a hunting rifle as well as a long range rifle (this is not a dedicated competition scope)
  • Magnification no greater than 4.5x at the bottom end (nothing wrong with putting a 5-25 or higher optic on your hunting rig but it really limits the functionality for many)
  • Magnification of 15x or higher at top end
  • FFP (sorry, SFP has very limited use for dynamic shooting environments and is not viable in this category)
  • Decent FOV (scopes with wide field of view definitely have an advantage here, but should have minimal edge distortion)
  • A lighter scope is preferred (shouldn't be over 35oz and preferably under 30oz)
  • Have a reticle that works at bottom mag as well as top mag (this is where many FFP scopes today fail)
  • Illumination that is daylight bright (can be seen under bright sunlight conditions)
  • Exposed elevation turret (you have to be able to dial for distance)
  • Capped or locking windage turret
  • Objective no smaller than 42mm but still function excellent in low light
  • Be forgiving with eyebox
  • Be forgiving with DOF
  • Be forgiving with parallax
  • Have really good IQ with well defined contrast and clarity (doesn't have to be alpha class but not Chinese either)
I wanted to throw in a few other options in the poll but I was limited on how many options to provide, so pick the closest to what you would choose.

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Something else I'd like to know, in what order would you rank the following criteria and how much it plays a role in your choice for the above crossover scope:
  • Large magnification range (examples would be the 8x scopes like March and NF NX8)
  • Short magnification range (this would be your traditional 4x and 5x scopes)
  • Mid magnification range (something around 6x is where you'd like to be)
  • Weight under 35oz
  • Weight under 30oz
  • Weight under 25oz
  • Objective size 56mm (the bigger the better)
  • Objective size 50mm (middle of the road is best of both worlds)
  • Objective size 42/44mm (smaller objective is worth the trade off to reduce weight and/or streamline the scope)
  • Brightest image possible (shooting at dawn/dusk is crucial for you)
  • Shorter scope length (this rig is also used for night hunting with NV/Thermal clip-on)
  • Forgiving Eyebox
  • Forgiving DOF
  • Forgiving Parallax
  • Exposed elevation turret
  • Capped windage turret
  • Locking turrets
  • Well designed reticle that works at lowest mag and highest mag
  • Tree reticle (nice not to have to dial in certain situations)
  • Non-tree reticle (keep it clean)
  • Daylight bright illumination
  • Wide FOV
  • IQ, contrast and clarity (what many of us refer to as "pop")
  • Control of CA (the less chromatic aberration the better)
  • I'm sure I'm forgetting something so feel free to add other important factors for you
Given the above ranking (in your order) what would be the "ideal" crossover scope for you if it doesn't already exist today?

Spreadsheet of scopes that meet the following criteria:
  • FFP Hash Reticle
  • 4.5x or less at bottom magnification
  • 15x or more at top magnification
  • Weigh 30 ounces or less (preferably under 28oz)
  • Length less than 14 inches (preferably under 13.5")
  • Not manufactured in China (if you need to ask you haven't been paying attention)
I have ordered these by bottom magnification at far left and increasing up to 4.5x on far right
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Ammo Hornady 6ARC 108gr ELDM, 155gr TAP FPD 10 Boxes and 300prc 225gr ELDM

Looking to sell some extra Hornady ammo I have. Prices are BEFORE shipping

1) 10 boxes of Hornady 155gr TAP FPD ammo. 200 rounds. Looking only to sell as a lot. $349.99


2) 152 rounds Hornady Match 225gr ELDM 300 PRC ammo (includes 8pcs of 1x fired). $299.99


3) 6ARC 108gr ELDM 1700 total rounds. $27.50 per box PLUS shipping

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SOLD Foundation MG2

Foundation MG2 Dark Distressed
Inlet is Defiance Tenacity
Buyers choice of standard or weighted arca
*DBM not included
PayPal FF, Zelle

Would consider trades for chassis’s (KRG, MDT, MPA, ATX)

Thanks,

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SOLD WOA 18” fluted upper

New, never fired, White Oak Armament 18” fluted bead blast upper .233 wylde 1/8 twist rifle length gas system w/chrome gas block. Bolt head-spaced by WOA & Strike industries large charging handle. 14.6 WOA mlok rail. Some scuff marks on lower right side of upper, but never fired. In CONUS only.
$400 shipped zelle

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Accessories Razor GEN III Turret Spacer

I bought a Razor Gen III 6-36 recently and don't get along with the locking turrets so I made a spacer to prevent them from locking.

-Keeps your turret unlocked
-Extends the scope body alignment hash up to the unlocked turret with a fiber optic dot
-Retains visibility/functionality of the rev indicator

$30 TYD

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Geissele Super 700 discontinued?

Long time lurker, first time poster here 😁

I've had many Kimber Montanas and Winchester Model 70s but I recently picked up my very first Remington, a new production SPS Tactical 308. I've been ordering everything from a stock, bottom metal (DBM), scope and rings and when I was researching triggers I quickly settled on the Geissele based on my experience with their AR triggers.

When I went to order a Super 700 they were kind of hard to find and they're completely gone from Geissele's site. MidwayUSA has them marked as "Discontinued" but I did manage to find and order one from Kenzies Optics.

Ive emailed and Facebook messaged Geissele asking if the Super 700 is intact discontinued but never received a response. Is it already discontinued after just a couple years and if so, why? I do recall a thread about a couple Mk13 triggers being faulty but that's all I've been able to find. I'm not too concerned myself since mine will stay in the factory weight setting and 2 stage.


Cheers

Cory

22 GT Barrel Help

I need help selecting a 22 GT (or maybe 22 CM) shouldered prefit.

It will be primarily for calling coyotes. Planning on 18” length and using bullets in the 65-80gr range.

Twist rate: 1:8? Would this be ideal for my chosen bullets? And maybe still shoot decent if I did load some of the 52/53 gr?

Bore diameter: .218 or .219?

Rifling: 4 groove, 5R?

I’m planning to go through either PVA or straight jacket armory mostly because of the ease of online ordering and I’ve read enough good things about both.

Barrel MFG options I’m looking at are PVA osprey, CRB, Bartlein, and just the standard tier 1 match prefits from SJA (not sure what mfg blanks those are using).

I’m sure they’d all shoot great but if I’m about to spend $800-900 on this barrel I want to get it right the first time.

New prefit option!

New Prefit barrel options at Theurbanrifleman ! Doesn't have your action. Call or email Brad he can help you out. Barrel contours are limited. Blanks are from Wilson. I own several barrels and they all shoot amazing. FYI he is usually about 2 weeks out from time your order is placed!


https://theurbanriflemanstore.com/shouldered-prefit-barrels

Knives Hinderer Knives XM-18 3.5 Slicer

For Sale: $675.00

Used excellent condition Hinderer XM-18 3.5 Slicer S35VN, non-flipper

Also included a New smooth Carbon Fiber scale, silver hardware (screws and spacers/ I installed black) and Hinderer Armorers Tool.

Payment Accepted: Zelle, Paypal F/F, Venmo or certified check, Usps Money Order.

Shipping insurance is Buyers responsibility

email: [email protected] for fastest comms.

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Knives Half Face Blades Cavner

For Sale:

New Half Face Blades Cavner: $850.00

Cavner, gold camo carbon, brass and black with gold web Tru-stone split, brass mosaic pins, brass lanyard pin, contoured grip. Amazing Work of Art!

Payment Accepted: Zelle, Paypal F/F, Venmo or certified check, Usps Money Order.

Shipping insurance is Buyers responsibility

email: [email protected] for fastest comms.

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SOLD NF ATACR 4-16x42 H59, Leupold Mark4HD 2.5-10x42 PR1-MOA

Couple scopes for sale or trade.

1. Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42, H59 reticle, non-illuminated, capped windage, Mil turrets. C550 -$1800 shipped SOLD
2. Unopened Leupold 2.5-10x42 MOA with PR1-MOA reticle. $700 shipped SOLD

Payment via PayPal F&F, Zelle, USPS MO, Venmo.

Trade interests: S&B 5-25, TT 3-15, NXS 3.5-15 Mil, Leupold Mark 4 10x, AICS 1.5/2.0 for rem 700

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SOLD Leupold MK4 Spotting Scope

EDIT: No Longer Needed, thanks

I'm looking to purchase a used Leupold Mark/Mk 4 Spotting Scope. Preferably Tremor or Horus (H-32, H-36) reticle, less preferred TMR, No P4 or Mil-dot. Bags, Cages, other accessories are a plus.

Price negotiable based on reticle and included extras.

Paypal preferred, Zelle less preferred, willing to reasonably pay for shipping and insurance or to meet if within a few hours of upstate South Carolina.

Those darned democrats

Those darned democrats, They have to be the Greatest Promoters of Capitalism and the Greatest Promoters of Made in America businesses, not only in the history of the United States but possibly the entire history of this world.

They even have me wanting to buy a Tesla, and of all the people in the world I am the least able to use an EV. Democrats have sold more firearms and more ammunition and components than any time in history. Not even the British in the years 1775-1783 could make American’s more aware of the need to own and stockpile firearms and ammunition. Now how much awareness we have all become over not EV’s but Tesla’s in particular. Every news organization has features of Tesla’s, being attacked for sure, but lots and lots of news of Teslas.

Wanting us to convert to EV’s. Those darned democrats have found a way.

Firearms Beretta 92X RDO Compact 9mm

This is probably the best factory trigger I've felt on a 92 series. I wanted a 92FS railed compact but could never find one so when they released the RDO (optics ready) model I picked one up right away. I've maybe fired 100 rounds through it. Comes with the factory box, mags, paperwork, and I added a nice set of LOK G10 grips. I've got this and a 229 so I don't need both of them as I could use the cash for other projects.

$550 shipped from my FFL to yours. If you're in Michigan I will do FTF near GR for $500 with proper paperwork.

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Firearms CZ Bren 2Ms 5.56 pistol w/ 8" barrel and brace

This is such a cool little gun, but I already have something that fits close to the same bill and trying to thin down a ways. I would be surprised if I even have 100 rounds on this gun. A little carbon from shooting it suppressed, but in excellent condition overall. It is such a smooth shooting gun with the adjustable gas block right up front. The charging handle switches so you can run it on either side depending what you're comfortable with.

No mags included (takes standard AR mags).
Suppressor, optic and mount not included (optic and mount available for extra).
Know your local laws before purchasing. This will ship from my local FFL to yours so please give me a couple days for shipment since it has to go through him.

$1,450 shipped. All set on trades for now, thanks! If you're local to MI I will take $1,400 FTF near GR w/ a valid PP or CPL & RI060


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SOLD Surefire 1/2" Flash Hider

I took this off a new Geissele Super Duty AR-15 a couple of years ago. Surefire SOCM closed tine flash hider. It does not have the Surefire markings which was standard for the ones installed on Geissele rifles from what I’ve read due to nano coating. I replaced all of the muzzle devices on my rifles so getting rid of stuff I don't use. $85 shipped via FedEx which is half of new price. I guarantee it’s authenticity or I’ll refund your full amount. Apple Cash or Venmo preferred payment.

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SOLD S&W 686 Revolver - SS - 686 4" - 357 Mag

Very little use on this, 12-15 rounds maximum, then cleaned, oiled and stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment. Everyone needs at least 1 wheel-gun! 4" barrel, 6-shot, .357 Magnum! Easy cartridge to reload as well!

$700 $650 Out the door! Comes complete with hard case and everything exactly as delivered from S&W. I'll cover shipping and insurance in CONUS and it will ship from my FFL to your FFL so no worries. PPFF or Zelle. No trades!

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