Rifle Scopes Best bang for the buck for a scope for my .338 Lapua

[giannid]

So I'm purchasing a custom built .338 Lapua for a big game rifle and for some long range target plinking. I've had my share of mid to high range scopes like Zeiss, Leupold, Nightforce and Vortex. Not sure what's out there these days and really don't have a good shop where I can go look through a bunch of them and see which one I prefer. Would like something that has 20 power or more as I'd like to take a shot at some thousand yard plinking when i get a load developed. Locally, I found a guy that has a Nightforce C236 which is a NXS 5.5-22 by 56 that wants $1500 for the scope. It's a discontinued model but seems to be a well respected scope. I'm just wondering if I can get into something new that's a close to the same quality and the glass is as good. I do want something with open turrets as I'll obviously be dialing in long range shots. Any advice from the experts?

 

[brix8984]

I'm definitely not an expert but am finishing up a 338 hunting build and I topped mine with a razor amg. The glass is great the weight is only 28 oz and the turrets lock which I really prefer on a hunting rifle. I also prefer ffp in case you need to dial back a bit in low light. Just my 2 cents though.

 

[steve123]

An Athlon Cronus 4.5-29x56 would be great for that application. Has exceptional glass, great holdover reticle, close focusing, 10 mil or 24 moa per rev turrets, 33 mils of travel or moa equivalent, zero stop and daylight bright illumination. New for $1500 if you shop around.

 

[IanHusaberg]

An Athlon Cronus 4.5-29x56 would be great for that application. Has exceptional glass, great holdover reticle, close focusing, 10 mil or 24 moa per rev turrets, 33 mils of travel or moa equivalent, zero stop and daylight bright illumination. New for $1500 if you shop around.

What he said. almost like a gen 2 razor for less money. Built like a tank.