Rifle Scopes Choosing optics... Help?

[Shanerbanner10]

Hey all, so I've got a rifle being built and I've looking at optics.

So here's what I'm looking for a 20+ variable power with an h59 reticle, now here's the kicker, I'm trying to keep te price down as I'm that broke military/college guy. So I'm trying to stay sound 1200$ for optics (+/- a couple hundred).

The only one ive seen is the bushy 3.5-21x50 with the h59 for around 1600$.

Can anyone think of anything better out there?

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: Choosing optics... Help?

horus reticles add about 350-400$. personally, i'd pick a mil or moa reticle and get into the best scope you can, but if you want to stick with the horus, thats probably your best bet.

 

[Shanerbanner10]

Re: Choosing optics... Help?

I've grown up on mil/mil optics and have used mil dot reticles for quite a while. I figured Id change it up and give Horus a try after using one on a buddy's gun doing long range multi target engagements without dailing. If I don't like it I can always sell and go back to NF.

 

[icarus2005]

Re: Choosing optics... Help?

Have you ever shot the IOR Valdada with MP8 reticle?

I was in your shoes recently in regards to price point and wanting high quality, and after a ton of research and personal experience from SWAT buddies I took a look at Valdada.

I ended up buying their 3-18x42 with side focus, illuminated reticle and 35mm tube and I LOVE it!! Got it on sale for just under 1300 with rings. I can't think of anything that comes close to it in that pricepoint.

At the time I didn't want to go over 1,000 but just couldn't find what wanted without going over. In fact, I bought another IOR as well because I liked them so much, though the other one was less expensive.

 

[Shanerbanner10]

Re: Choosing optics... Help?

I have considered IOR but have never actually had a chance to look through their glass. I was very interested though. I will look into it. Thanks!

 

[sawman556]

Re: Choosing optics... Help?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ShaneRemmy7custom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have considered IOR but have never actually had a chance to look through their glass. I was very interested though. I will look into it. Thanks! </div></div>

Valadas strong point is their quality glass.

 

[Shanerbanner10]

Re: Choosing optics... Help?

Try to push this back up for some more options?