Rifle Scopes About To Drop The Hammer...

[Slapchop]

...on a new Schmidt & Bender scope for an AR-10 build. I'm still undecided on whether I should go with the 4-16x50 or the 3-12x50. It will be FFP Mil knobs with matching reticle. Being that I'm new to optics any of you guys have any experience or suggestions? Some guidance perhaps?

My intended purpose is target and hunting with perhaps some comps in the future.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: About To Drop The Hammer...

The AR10 will have enough reach to make the 4-16 worthwhile for refining a POA at extended distances while usually not exceeding the magnifications where mirage becomes a serious issue.

Just understand that while it will make it easier to see at longer distances, it probably won't make you any better a shooter than at the nearer ones.

Greg

PS, Please tell me your 'drop the hammer' comment is not literal...

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Re: About To Drop The Hammer...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Slapchop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...on a new Schmidt & Bender scope for an AR-10 build. I'm still undecided on whether I should go with the 4-16x50 or the 3-12x50. It will be FFP Mil knobs with matching reticle. Being that I'm new to optics any of you guys have any experience or suggestions? Some guidance perhaps?

My intended purpose is target and hunting with perhaps some comps in the future. </div></div>

In FFP scopes I believe 4-16 is the perfect magnification for most precision rifle applications, but you couldn't go wrong with any of the offerings. Also remember S&B will have the 3-20 out very soon and if you shop around you can get one under $3k.

One thing to remember is S&B's come with both CCW and CW elevation turrets, myself and most others prefer CCW over CW because thats how most scopes come and it helps to keep from turning knobs the wrong way going from scope to scope, but it's really a matter of personal preference. CCW scopes alsotend to hold their resale value better, and sell easier since they are in higher demand than CW.

 

[frankythefly]

Re: About To Drop The Hammer...

I would wait for the 3-20 Power only reason guys usually opt for the lower powers is to have a better field of view but then you then you have less power on the top end with the 3-20 you have best of both worlds.

 

[Slapchop]

Re: About To Drop The Hammer...

Yes I recently learned about CW vs CCW and I think counter clockwise is the way to go for the very reasons you pointed out.

I know that the scope doesn't make the shooter. I would just rather buy once cry once. And these things tend to hold their value a bit more than the cheaper scopes.

As far as "dropping the hammer" goes, the only thing taking a beating is my wallet

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Re: About To Drop The Hammer...

Your right the scope doesn't make the shooter, but as you will quickly find out having a high quality scope makes things a lot simpler, more fun, and less headaches. I'm a very proud S&B owner, they make damn fine optics.

Another thing to consider even if you don't end up with a 3-20 is once they do come out there will probably be quite a few of the other models on the market and probably some for pretty good deals.

 

[PhrogDriver]

Re: About To Drop The Hammer...

I have a 4-16X42 single-turn CCW on my GAP AR-10 and its just about perfect. Once thing to keep in mind is that you'll probably need some sort of angled mount to get the full elevation range. Just for the heck of it, I mounted the scope without one, and with a 100 yard zero had only 6 mils (out of 13) before the elevation topped out. With a Badger Ordnance 22 MOA AR riser mount and a 100 yard zero, I have just over 12.5 mils, which is enough to get me to 1000 no problem.