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[Danny36]

Hello,
I'd like to say I'm really glad to have joined this site. It seems like there's a lot of knowledgeable people here that are willing to help (which i need m a lot of). This is my first attempt at precision shooting. It's always something I've been interested in but finally went and bought a Remington 700 sps chambered in 308. Any feedback I could get on a base, rings or scope would be appreciated.

 

[LVdubbin]

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I'm gonna save you some time finding a scope being I was just in the same boat as you... go Vortex. If money is tight I'd suggest a Viper HS 5-15x44. If you can swing it, then get a PST series. Goodluck and welcome to The Hide!

 

[LVdubbin]

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Oh and for rings and base, I'd look into Seekins Precision. They seem to do the job well.

 

[Danny36]

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Sounds good! I'll look into those. Thank you!

 

[Danny36]

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Is there any difference in quality or durability between the PST and the viper? If so I really wouldn't mind spending the extra money to get something that'll last.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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I would say that at this stage in your shooting career, such questions are less important than being able to get what's needed to get you up and running, and I'd worry about the finer points a bit further down your own particular road.

Greg

 

[Danny36]

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What would you suggest as good starting point optics wise?

 

[montgomery627]

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First off, welcome to the hide.

Second, its really personal preference on optics. There are a bunch of makers out there. If you want one that's rugged and has very clear glass, I would look into US Optics, S&B, Vortex, Zeiss, Nightforce ect ect ect. Those choices right there cover just about all price ranges.

You really can't go wrong with any of those makers. Hope this helps out.

 

[delfuego]

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Vortex has the best warranty ever devised, it it breaks for whatever reason, they will fix it or replace it. I would give a budget, then the recommendations will follow.

 

[Danny36]

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Well I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go with a vortex pst with seekins rings and base. I couldn't justify putting something like a nightforce or s&b on my first rifle. Thanks for all the help!

 

[fargo007]

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+1 to that.

I can tell you that we have seen a lot of the vortex PST's coming through on student rifles ever since they came out, and not one has ever brought a student down.

It might be the only way they sell them, but definitely get matching knob and reticle units of measure. Either MOA knobs & MOA reticle, or MIL knobs & MIL reticle. Not a combination.

--Fargo007

 

[delfuego]

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Don't forget about the SFWA SS 5-20x HD. Awesome scope, awesome warranty, and on sale now! The PST Vortex is back-ordered at a lot of places. I have the SS scope and have an order in for another...

 

[RFtinkerer]

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Boom. Unless you want FFP, then it's $150 extra. But I get along with SFP just fine.

http://www.eurooptic.com/vortex-viper-pst-6-24x50-rifle-scope-ebr-1-mrad.aspx

 

[Danny36]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RFtinkerer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Boom. Unless you want FFP, then it's $150 extra. But I get along with SFP just fine.

http://www.eurooptic.com/vortex-viper-pst-6-24x50-rifle-scope-ebr-1-mrad.aspx </div></div>

That's the one I was looking at. What's FFP and SFP mean? Also on the reticle .... are the lines the same as a mil dot? Or is it something completely different?

 

[2/1_Kiwi]

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FFP = First Focal Plane
SFP = Second Focal Plane

Its not the reticule type, its where its placed. On a First focal plane scope the mil-dots are "true" regardless of magnification.

Definetly recommend this for a read in regards to optics selection and understanding:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1938091#Post1938091

 

[Danny36]

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Good thread! That cleared a lot up. You'll have to bear with me I'm as new to forums as I am precision shooting so the abbreviations kinda throw me off. Thanks again for the help!