Re: Best scope for beyond 1500?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MagicMikey28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have been shooting my new .375 CheyTac for a few months now out to 1500 with EASE.... I need a better scope to get farther, I need more Magnification.. I'm using a 15 power NF right now, I need something with more power... Any suggestions? </div></div>
Get the higher end scopes such as S&B, PH, USOptics, Zeis with 25x magnification. When getting a higher magnification scopes, like the NF 12-42x56mm scope (I used to own one) it lack the elevation adjustments you needed to adjust at farther distances as it only have 12.3 MILRAD of elevation.
I own a Premier Heritage Gen 2 XR (only have 26 MILRAD elevation adjustment) and I've been using that to shoot my 6.5 Creedmoor and Savage 110BA (338LM) out to 1 mile with very good results. The glass is clear, the construction is sturdy and elevation adjustments is sufficient. I can add more elevation by getting a 40 MOA base. The downside is the bulkiness and the weight of the scope with the 34mm tube. The DETENT on each MILRAD tick marks is problematic when it's still new because it tends to jump 1-3 clicks when adjusting the turret. But it softens after some use.
I also own a Vortex Razor HD 5-20x56mm with 36 MILRAD which you will be able to stretch that Cheytac beyond 1 mile and with a 40 MOA base, we are talking about 1.5 mile
. The turret turns with ease but the glass is not as clear as the PH.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blkgld</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Forgive my ignorance...you guys prefer SFP over FFP for long range? I am not understanding why. </div></div>
The second downside to this scope with FFP when zoomed in to max 25x, the subtensions gets thick and the thicker the subtension the harder for the shooter to aim at a very tiny target. The subtension on the Vortex Razor HD are a tad thicker than that of the PH. And just like the PH scope, it is bulky and heavy with the 35mm tube. At ultra long range targets, thinner sub-tensions such as the SFP scopes are ideal in my honest opinion.
I also have the NF 8-32x56 (SFP) and using this scope with your Cheytac, I think it will suffice out to 1 mile with its 17.7 MILRAD depending on the round you are shooting. The clarity of the glass is comparable with the Vortex Razor HD. The only downside to the NF is the lack of elevation.
Scopes with 25x magnification scopes will suffice if you intend to shoot out to 1 mile. There's a lot of people on the Optics For Sale section here where you save a lot more vs buying the scope brand new. Most of these higher end scopes are covered with full lifetime warranty regardless if you're the original owner or not just do your research first. I hope I helped you out a bit, if you have any further questions just PM me... God Speed...