Rifle Scopes Which Scope??

[wkelly]

I had a rifle rebarreled and want to put a new scope on it. I want something with a zero stop as I’ll be using a ballistic turret. This will be used for hunting with shots out to 500 yards. I googled and found this resource: https://ioutdoorpursuit.com/rifle-scope-definitive-guide/ but didn't take the decision which one would be better.
So looking for suggestions....

 

[bourbonbent]

You’re gonna have to provide a little more to go off of if you want intelligent answers.

There’s a sticky at the top that has a list of things folks are gonna ask.

 

[HogsLife]

You’re gonna have to provide a little more to go off of if you want intelligent answers.

There’s a sticky at the top that has a list of things folks are gonna ask.

^^^^ This, and the most important criteria being your price range.... let’s start with that...

 

[beetroot]

NC star octagonal series.

Great quality with exceptional strength qualities due to the increased stability provided by the octagonal rings.
Great for hunting rigs and comp rifles.

 

[stello1001]

Tangent thata 3-15

 

[Atomic_Lobster]

Dang
I should've gotten one of those NC Star octagon scopes

 

[Steel+Killer]

Quigley Ford

Long Range Scopes | Quigley-Ford | Long Range Hunting Scopes

quigleyford.com

 

[pewpewfever]

Hunting to 500 yards? Someone correct me if Im wrong, but I think that’s going to require more scope than your typical hunting scope. Something more like a tactical scope, FFP, mil/mil, rz turrets.

The least expensive scope I would consider trying to use at that range is the SWFA 3-15 tactical.

SWFA 3-15x42 SS 30mm Riflescope

SWFA 3-15x42 SS 30mm Riflescope Details SKU: SS315X42MQ Finish: Matte Reticle: MIL-Quad Tube Diameter (mm): 30 Elevation Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Windage Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Parallax Setting: Side Focus Focal Plane: First

www.swfa.com

I thought the SWFA reticle lines were abnormally thick, though. A step up would be the Vortex 3-15 Viper PST gen2.

Riflescopes | SWFA Outdoors - SWFA Outdoors

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www.swfa.com

Tracking is generally good but it is possible to get one of these with tracking issues, especially if you buy used. Still, if these are out of your price range, and you are dead set on reaching out to 500, then taking a chance in a used one would be the way to go. Vortex customer service is unbelievable, with a lifetime transferable warranty, so they will fix or replace it for you if you get a bad one, even if you buy used.

I actually have one if the vortex scopes and I upgraded to a $3000 Schmidt & Bender, but I’m holding onto the Vortex. It’s a good scope and I plan to put it on a back up rifle one day.

 

[bschneiderheinze]

It depends on what rifle he using 500 yards is a pot shot with 6 Creedmoor. Not so much with a 223

 

[pewpewfever]

It depends on what rifle he using 500 yards is a pot shot with 6 Creedmoor. Not so much with a 223

I’ve used both of those in PRS matches and I agree the margin of error is much better with the creedmoor. But we are typically shooting 18 inch targets at that range. Average kill zone size for hunting is a nine inch diameter paper plate. With that target size, add wind and I’m looking at a challenge, even with a creedmoor. Mis-estimating wind by one mile per hour is about a 2.5 inch mistake at 500 yards with a creedmoor, and about double that with a 223 or 308. But maybe the OP is planning to take deer at 500 yards only in calm conditions?

 

[SD Carpenter]

Also you don't need too much magnification, it's really suprising when you see how big an animal is in your scope compared to a square paper target or steel

 

[Dthomas3523]

I’ve used both of those in PRS matches and I agree the margin of error is much better with the creedmoor. But we are typically shooting 18 inch targets at that range. Average kill zone size for hunting is a nine inch diameter paper plate. With that target size, add wind and I’m looking at a challenge, even with a creedmoor. Mis-estimating wind by one mile per hour is about a 2.5 inch mistake at 500 yards with a creedmoor, and about double that with a 223 or 308. But maybe the OP is planning to take deer at 500 yards only in calm conditions?

What matches are you shooting 18” targets at 500?? Unless it’s a stage with a rope or moving platform, that’s a huge, huge target.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

What matches are you shooting 18” targets at 500?? Unless it’s a stage with a rope or moving platform, that’s a huge, huge target.

I was going to ask the same thing. I've seen WAY more 8-10" or smaller targets at 500 than I have 18" targets. Shit, there was a stage at K&M a few weeks ago with 5" squares at 450, and you were shooting them from a rooftop.

 

[pewpewfever]

What matches are you shooting 18” targets at 500?? Unless it’s a stage with a rope or moving platform, that’s a huge, huge target.

You’re right. I asked the md and he said they are typically 12 to 15 inches fir positional shooting at 500 yards. 10-12 prone.

 

[N-C]

My favorite middle to 600 yards range hunting scope ( usually less 150-200 yards )

Leupold VX6 3-18 on ( 30-06 bolt action and AR10 308 )

 

[LeadZeke]

Budget??