I just bought a rem700 .308 sps varmint and now I'm looking for glass it's a 26" heavy barrel . I will be shooting out to 500 yards for now till I get some trigger time in then looking to reach out to 1000 . I would like to keep it under $1000 any help would be great.
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For under $1K you can't beat Vortex, especially the Vortex PST 6-24x50.
One in the for sale section now
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/optics-sale/237486-vortex-6-24-ffp-ebr-1-mrad.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/optics-sale/237486-vortex-6-24-ffp-ebr-1-mrad.html
Other attractive options are the Sightron S-Tac 2.5-17.5, SIghtron SIII 6-24, Bushnell elite tactical 6-24 and Weaver 3-15 EMDR
The SWFA SS 3-15x42 is a great value, worth checking out. The new Burris XTR II 3-15x50 looks very nice for under $1k as well. FFP, has zero stop and illumination. The Vortex PST is still a very solid sub $1k scope. The Sightrons, Weavers, and Bushnells mentioned are all great scopes too. Lots of great choices these days.
Vortex, Vortex, Vortex. Nuff said.
Vortex Viper PST 6-24 x 50 mm FFP MIL/MIL
$900 approx
Have one on the same gun with a nightforce 20 MOA BASE
Can't go wrong!
$900 approx
Have one on the same gun with a nightforce 20 MOA BASE
Can't go wrong!
I like the Bushnell 4.5-30 for my SPS Tac and 500 yard shooting.
I would either buy the SWFA 10x42 mil/mil (which I have and love for the money) and buy more ammo, or I would save another ~$200 and get the USO ST-10. The ST-10 is a world class scope, and it's significantly less expensive than other USOs just because it's fixed power.
I agree ^^^^ I love my USO ST 10 and I own 2 VV PST FFP scopes much better glass and resolution than my VV scopes although they are good scopes at their price point..
Vortex viper pst or something from the leupold lineup
from my experience of building my stick over time and lay away with my gun shop. I would really look at saving some cash or getting a lay away deal and buy the following. Bushnell hdmr 3.5 x 21 with the tremor 2 reticle and the larue Lt111 mount. I did have a leupold Mark 4 but it failed and I seen and heard of several mk 4 failing in the l.e. world.
I got a scope from Bushnell on a loan with their l.e. program and then bought it.
I got a scope from Bushnell on a loan with their l.e. program and then bought it.
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Bushnell Tac Elite 3.5 x 21 G2 DMR. Around $1100 but really nice.
I just bought one of the above and it is a great scope. But If you want a fixed power the USO ST 10 is a great choice.
Vortex PST are great scopes and they are in the price range you are looking at. Another good one is the Bushnell 6-24x Tactical with the G2 reticle. We stock both scopes.
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I just bought a 1-4x mrad PST and a 4-16x mrad FFP PST as well as another ADM Recon X. Mike hooked me up with a very good deal just for being a SH member. He also took the time to speak to me on the phone on several occasions. Hell, one time I caught him during a lunch break. Never once did he make me feel like he was doing me a favor. All my dumb questions were answered which didn't seem as dumb as I thought after talking to Mike. So whether your looking for a PST or a crazy priced MK 8, Mike is a solid dude to deal with. Even though it takes a few extra days in shipping(being in different countries and all), CS Tactical will be my default optics store for all future optic purchases. [/shamelessplug]
SWFA SS 5-20x50 Illum. and same w/o Illum. $1500. Illum. and $1300 w/o. You will find them used on the Optics for Sale section with some regularity.
In new or as new condition they will run about $1200.00 shipped for Illum. and $1100.00 for non Illum.
If you don't need FFP for unknown distance targets, you can get by with a lot less. The vortex viper 6.5-20x44 or 50 can usually be bought used in the $300.00 to $400.00 in new or ANIB condition. They have target turrets, side parallax adj. and glass that is adequate at 1000 yds. Vortex has possibly the best warranty in the industry so you can buy used with confidence.
In new or as new condition they will run about $1200.00 shipped for Illum. and $1100.00 for non Illum.
If you don't need FFP for unknown distance targets, you can get by with a lot less. The vortex viper 6.5-20x44 or 50 can usually be bought used in the $300.00 to $400.00 in new or ANIB condition. They have target turrets, side parallax adj. and glass that is adequate at 1000 yds. Vortex has possibly the best warranty in the industry so you can buy used with confidence.
wow i would love to find the swfa 5-20 hd for 1100. on ebay i have seen them bid higher than that used. i saw one for 1100 buy it now or best offer on ebay but did not have the coin at the time. people were making offers too. i was thinking that is a great price if they want it they better buy it now. a couple of days someone did
Supercd. Be patient and keep close watch in the SH "Optics for Sale". http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/optics-sale/238014-swfa-5-20-3-15-3-9-ffp-scopes.html
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