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  1. MotleyDemolisher

    Precision Rifle Gear Arken 4-16 for lightweight .308?

    Relatively new to firearms, and not particularly financially well-off. I’m setting up a Smith and Wesson M&P 10 18” .308 rifle as a (relatively) lightweight hunting rifle/SAPR. Looking for optics options that give me a broad magnification range without breaking the bank. At less than $500 the...
  2. R

    Sometimes budget parts agree!

    This is more of an “I got lucky” post rather than a “follow my lead” post as I believe spending money on quality gear the first time has the greatest chance of achieving your goals (all else equal). Anyway, I kinda built an extra rifle around a barrel I got for a good price. Said barrel is an...
  3. 918williambrown

    Optics Maven rs4 5x30x56 brand new

    Brand new maven RS4 never mounted 1600 shipped. 5-30x56
  4. Dvando20

    Rifle Scopes 30mm, M40A1 Unertl style base/rings?

    Are there any places that can custom build a high quality M40A1 Unertl style welded one piece base/rings in 30mm? I am budget building an A1 clone using an SWFA 10x MIL/MOA which uses a 30mm tube. I am currently using a Badger steel 20moa base and steel Max-50 rings because I like durability...
  5. Bakwa

    Cheap Spotting Scope, Under 300yds

    What's the Cheapest spotting scope I can get away with seeing 223 sized holes at 300yds. About 95% of my shooting is done under 300yds with a stretch out to 500yds every so often when I can make it out to that range. I'm looking at Celestron, Konus, and Redfield right now. Not finding much...
  6. 3

    Rifle Scopes Best budget scope?

    I am buying a .223 for an extremely close person to me(they roam these forums sometimes through google so I'm being secretive;))and might be able to afford a scope depending on what it is. I currently have a falcon menace 4-14 FFP x44mm. I will purchase a vortex at some point or another. Anywho...
  7. C

    Spotting Scope Help

    I urgently need advice on a spotting scope to get. I am attempting to get something that is capable of discerning .30 cal holes up to as far as 600 yards as humanly possible (I know that this is very hard even for the top-notch spotting scopes), but I definitely want something to work well to...
  8. S

    Night Vision "budget" thermal feedback

    anyone buy one of these? its still a lot of dough but way more affordable than whats been available... looking for feedback on the HM224 model by Flir seen here http://www.flir.com/cs/emea/en/view/?id=41899 looks like retails for between 2500 and 3k and has resolution of 240 x 180 pixels...
  9. S

    Best Budget Ammo For Savage 10FP .308

    Hello all. I recently purchased a Savage 10FP .308. From what I gethered, this rifle likes heavy grain ammo anywhere from 168 - 175. However, I came across a guy who said he is plenty happy with 150 grain Winchester Super-X. Can you guys tell me what the best ammo for this rifle is for between...
  10. jayd4wg

    building a budget rig...

    I know where this will start, so I want to squash a couple thoughts right away. Yes, i'm new to this board but not to the world of shooting. I'm new to centerfire, but have shot rimfire for a LONG time (20+ years). I've never owned a centerfire rifle until 2 weeks ago, and I am on a major...
  11. B

    Rifle Scopes $1000 scope budget

    I'm looking to upgrade my Viper 4-12x40 on my SPS-T. I would like some sort of mildot or ranging reticle. I thought about the IOR 3.5-10 and the Mark 4 3.5-10 I really like the IOR reticle. What are the recommended scopes? I have never had a scope over $450, so I'm new to the real scopes. I...
  12. B

    SASS on a budget

    I'm thinking about building a SASS like the M110 but for the 3-8k price tag it's out of my range. So what do you think is the best budget sass for the money? All thoughts welcome mike
  13. B

    Rifle Scopes $100 budget

    My uncle needs a new scope for his .308 hunting rig. The previous simmons POS broke, imagine that? He dont want to spend over $100 no matter how much I try to convince him that a higher end scope will hold up better, you al know people like this. I figured I could find something decent either...
  14. paraman1

    Rifle Scopes Budget Aimpoint mount ?

    Looking for an budget minded mount for an Aimpoint that will let it co-witness with the irons but won't rattle loose or lose its zero . I know Larue makes one and I am sure I could figure out a dozen other ways to spend 100 bucks or more on this but being unemployed at present I am just trying...
  15. NY700

    Rifle Scopes Nikon Scopes For A tight Budget

    I've been shooting about a year now and working on finishing up a custom Remmy. I shoot out to 500yds right now and got a great deal going on a nikon monarch 6-24 sf for $400. is it worth it and will it get the job done? how does Nikon glass compare to the other major players?
  16. TxAggie

    First Bolt Gun (budget build)

    was just killing time at a local gun show, when I picked up a Rem .308 sps-tactical for $500. I thought is was a good price and had been really wanting a gun that could reach out to 500 yards or better (but I'm a poor college student). SPS-T .308 NCstar scope crappy base and rings Next...
  17. D

    $400 budget for rimfire glass.....Which glass?

    Got several cz's laying around with nothing on top and cant really decide what to go with. Figured 3-9-40 was a good starting point. Then reticle? Then manufact? And so on? Would appreciate hearing what seems to be the norm for other peoples rimfires choice of optics. Thanks Folks
  18. M

    $500 Budget

    I would like to get started with a bolt action .22. I would be in need of everything, and would like to keep it under $500. I want a rifle, scope, bipod, cleaning kit, and some money left over for ammo. What are your suggestions? Thanks
  19. M

    Ultimate Build for a Precision 10/22 w/no budget

    I would like to build a nice precision 10/22 for practicing precision shooting. It will be scoped and need to have a stock that will not flex when shot slung up. I want it to be somewhat light (I will still walk with it at times) If money wasn't an object, how would you build it and why? I...
  20. ms6852

    $1000 budget for rifle only

    I am not a competition shooter, just love shooting 22's out to 200 yds. What would you reccomend for my next toy in 22lr? Would like input from the pros. One grand for rifle only scopes comes later.