I am wondering what would be a good fixed 10 scope for under say $1200. I shoot a 308 on my home ranges out to 1100 yards or so. I don't shoot competitions ( might one day for giggles). My current vortex goes to 16X and I only go that high to use my retical since it's a sfp. I mostly use the 10x setting. I figure I could get alot more scope in a fixed power for the price but I may be mistaken. Mainly I want the retical and tracking to be true and quality glass. Thanks.
Rifle Scopes Fixed 10 scope
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Bushnell DMR2 & NF SHV are both better options in FFP over a fixed 10x for that kind of $$$
the days of getting better glass in a fixed power over a variable are long over
get a FFP scope with a great mag range and never look back
the days of getting better glass in a fixed power over a variable are long over
get a FFP scope with a great mag range and never look back
I cut my teeth on an old SWFA 10x mil-dot/moa turret scope. I still have it, and it is beat to hell. It is reliable as rain, and the FOV is great. If you only want to spend $300, go for the current 10x mil-quad with MRAD reticle and turrets. I also own a USO ST-10 which is a fantastic 10x as well. The EREK knob, zero stop, illum, side focus, and capped windage make it great for an all-around LE type optic. They are discontinued, but you can still find them for around $1k.
However, the above replies are correct. $1.2k is entering HDMR and SHV money. Both excellent optics. Tough decision!
However, the above replies are correct. $1.2k is entering HDMR and SHV money. Both excellent optics. Tough decision!
USO ST10 was one of my favorite fixed powered scopes. I also run a few Leupold MK4 M1 and M3 and they are strong as all get out but the turrets do not match the MIL Ret. [IMG2=JSON]{"alt":"USO ST10 10x on a USMC M40A1","data-align":"none","data-linktarget":"1","data-linktype":"1","data-linkurl":"www.cstactical.com\/","data-size":"full","title":"USO ST10 10x on a USMC M40A1","src":"http:\/\/i517.photobucket.com\/albums\/u340\/csgunworks\/P1040829-1-1.jpg"}[/IMG2]
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For the 1200$ range I would recommend looking at the Burris XTRII line. https://www.cstactical.com/xtreme-tactical.aspx
I've got a SWFA 10x on a .308 hunting rifle. It gets dropped, bumped and generally treated with mild neglect and it's been flawless. Worth twice what they get for them.
For a fixed 10x the swfa is a great value. That was one of my first scopes. It took a lot of abuse and worked great. Saves a lot of $ for ammo.
