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    Rifle Scopes Rings vs integreal mount; pros and cons of each?

    I have a Nightforce BEAST and an AI AX308MC on backorder with Mile High and am putting some thinking into what mounting system to get. This will be a target shooting/competition system. What are your thoughts and experience on good quality rings vs good quality integral mounts.
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    Rifle Scopes Inexpensive, but decent scope for AI AX308MC

    I just got word from a Nightforce rep with the mil/leo discount; they will not take orders for the BEAST right now. They expect to be able to take new orders in June. I don't know about the ship dates for existing backorders. Just in case I have to wait a while; I want to be prepared and not...
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    Rifle Scopes Inexpensive, but decent scope for AI AX308MC

    FFP and being able to track well are two other requirements. Zero stops would be nice, but not a show stopper.
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    Rifle Scopes Inexpensive, but decent scope for AI AX308MC

    I am on the list for an AX308MC and a Nightforce BEAST from Mile High Shooting. The rifle might arrive long before the scope does. I am looking for some suggestions for a scope that is still “decent” for use on the rifle while I am waiting for the BEAST. I am looking for a mil/mil and $1500...
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    SCAR barrels other than 16"

    What do you mean by better results? The factory barrel is still sub MOA for both of mine. Here is a video comparing it to a REPR. SCAR 17S vs REPR - YouTube
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt & Bender "implosion"?

    I have seen a few idiots who buy a scope for hunting with more than 15x on the high end. They can count the individual hairs on an elk's ass, but they can't tell which animal in the heard they are aiming at.
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    SCAR barrels other than 16"

    I have a SCAR 16s and 17s and was wondering if anyone knows where to get some alternate length barrels and/or upper receiver assemblies to the standard 16"? I would love a 20" heavy barrel for the 17s and some SBR barrels for both.
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    Rifle Scopes Holdover vs Dialing elevation and windage in competition and target shooting

    I get back to the states around May, can't wait to get out shooting.
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    Rifle Scopes Holdover vs Dialing elevation and windage in competition and target shooting

    I just checked Eurooptic and they have the same prices. Probably will go with Mile High Shooting because that is where I am buying the rifle from.
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    Rifle Scopes Holdover vs Dialing elevation and windage in competition and target shooting

    I just checked Mile High Shooting. $3298 for Mil-R vs $3783 for H-59. That is a lot for just a reticle change. When you get the mil version of the BEAST, what is your choice of reticle going to be? The Mil-R or the MD 2.0?
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    Rifle Scopes Holdover vs Dialing elevation and windage in competition and target shooting

    I was wondering what method works better for most situations. I understand some competitions have tougher time constraints than others and there might not be a "BEST" option. What are your thoughts based on your experience? Which method will help me decide on a reticle. I reserved an AX308MC...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce BEAST vs Leupold Mark 8

    Very interesting and thought provoking point; I have not had hands on time with the Horus reticles. My interest in them is based on the idea behind them and the reading I have done; but again no trigger time. I am 25 and my rifle experience up to this point is hunting and target shooting up to...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold VX-6 4-24x52mm vs. VX-3 6.5-20x56mm?

    For distances up to 800 yards, you have to be much more precise with your variables using the CDS dials. You also have to be VERY accurate with your range. I looked at JBM ballistics and a 180gr Gameking bullet going 3000fps has a 14" drop going from 775 yards to 800 yards. So hypothetically...
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    Rifle Scopes 3-18 scope

    Although it is a 44mm with a 34mm tube; the Leupold Mark 6 3-18x44 is worth a look. Good glass and very compact for its magnification range. Leupold Optics Mark 6 3-18x44mm M5B2 (34mm) - | Leupold Optics
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold VX-6 4-24x52mm vs. VX-3 6.5-20x56mm?

    With the CDS dials, if you account for all the variables: bullet weight, BC value, velocity, and air pressure to name a few; you should get close enough to get a hit on the vitals of a deer. Big changes in air pressure due to elevation changes and temperature can have a big impact on the...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold VX-6 4-24x52mm vs. VX-3 6.5-20x56mm?

    If you are using the rifle for hunting; 6.5x is really high for the low end power for that use. You will have a much bigger field of view with the 4x as the 6.5x; 28ft vs 14.2ft at 100 yards according to the website. So when that trophy game comes out from the tree line, you will be able to...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce BEAST vs Leupold Mark 8

    I am leaning more toward the BEAST because of the following reasons. H59 over the H58, I like the idea of the quick .2mil adjustments for a quick dope and if you need .1, use the lever; also how the windage turret is set up. if Lowlight comes back to this thread, perhaps he could give his...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce BEAST vs Leupold Mark 8

    I have looked at the S&B 5-25; I have read that it has been the "gold standard" in tactical long range optics. One thing that I did not like is the S&B 2 year warranty as opposed to the lifetime on Nightforce and Leupold. I know it is a S&B but I have Murphy's Law in the back of my head saying...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce BEAST vs Leupold Mark 8

    I am currently deployed and get back around May; so hopefully any availability issues are gone by then. From what I have read and seen on the BEAST; the display models in 2013 SHOT did not have the brake knob on the elevation turret knurled and the windage lock button was on the face of the...