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    Rifle Scopes The New Guy. Mil/MOA/MRAD Questions

    Guys, After reading the above posts, doing some online research, and asking around work I've narrowed my search down to 4 scopes. The Leupold discount was to good to pass up on this buy, so Leupy it is. MK-4 LR/T 3.5-10x40(30mm) w/ M5, MK-4 ER/T 4.5-14x50(30mm) w/ M5, MK-6 3-18x44(34mm) w/...
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    Rifle Scopes The New Guy. Mil/MOA/MRAD Questions

    Notso, Thanks for the response man. Lots of good info there. Since posting this I have managed to read much of what was recommended and feel like I have a much better grasp of this new sport. As far as the rifle goes, its a Remington 700 SPS Tactical ($725, gun, DROS, CA taxes), the rest of...
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    Rifle Scopes The New Guy. Mil/MOA/MRAD Questions

    DFOOSKING, If I where to put, say, a $1500-$2000 optic on this particular rifle by saving my "allowance" for another month or so would that be considered a good choice? I'm only asking because its currently @ best a $900 rifle when you add base and rings to the guns cost. I guess a better...
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    Rifle Scopes The New Guy. Mil/MOA/MRAD Questions

    Thanks for the replies guys, So from the first reply on I get the feeling Leupold isn't the best option for this. So the question becomes whether or not I can increase the guns bottom line w/o having to cook my own meals. How much more should the glass cost than the rifle? $723.75 out the door...
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    Rifle Scopes The New Guy. Mil/MOA/MRAD Questions

    fireEMT5, Thanks for the quick response! Ok so the matching MIL/MIL MOA/MOA thing.... Leupold Optics Mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x40mm (30mm) M3 - | Leupold Optics That is what I'm looking @ with the TMR reticle. Would that then be in Mil/MOA? -Josh
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    Rifle Scopes The New Guy. Mil/MOA/MRAD Questions

    Hola Amigos, So full discloser here: "I have no clue as to what I'm doing behind a rifle with an expensive optic looking at targets past 500 yds". There she is. Honesty. Pistols? AR platform? No problem. Bolt gun with open sights? Again no problem. Last time at the range the wife dropped the...