I have a delima. I have a 1000 dollars and need a tactical scope for long range shooting and just in case. I want it to have mil dot. Please shoot me some ideas.
Rifle Scopes have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
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Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
Buy a cheap tempory scope until the spring when the new Vortex Viper PST becomes available!
Buy a cheap tempory scope until the spring when the new Vortex Viper PST becomes available!
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jhedg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">General question, general answer
US OPTICS ST-10 </div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jhedg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">General question, general answer
US OPTICS ST-10 </div></div>
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KSP446</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy a cheap temporary scope until the spring when the new Vortex Viper PST becomes available! </div></div>
Couldn't have said it better myself.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KSP446</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy a cheap temporary scope until the spring when the new Vortex Viper PST becomes available! </div></div>
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KSP446</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy a cheap tempory scope until the spring when the new Vortex Viper PST becomes available!</div></div>
I think there's a trend developing.....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KSP446</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy a cheap tempory scope until the spring when the new Vortex Viper PST becomes available!</div></div>
I think there's a trend developing.....
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
Does the $1000 include rings and bases, its probably better to invest in a good base and rings as you will always have them. Were you thinking about a fixed or variable power, you could check out an IOR 16x, the Vortex Viper, Falcon Menace, Supersniper and the list goes on.
Does the $1000 include rings and bases, its probably better to invest in a good base and rings as you will always have them. Were you thinking about a fixed or variable power, you could check out an IOR 16x, the Vortex Viper, Falcon Menace, Supersniper and the list goes on.
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
Fixed 10x is what I am looking for. What is the deal with Vortex Viper PST? I looked at a US optics st-10 it looks cool. but what confused me was all the add ons. it was crazy.
Fixed 10x is what I am looking for. What is the deal with Vortex Viper PST? I looked at a US optics st-10 it looks cool. but what confused me was all the add ons. it was crazy.
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
You can find decent used MK-4's for under that and still have spare jingle for rings or mount, or ammo
You can find decent used MK-4's for under that and still have spare jingle for rings or mount, or ammo
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
The ST-10 is a killer 10x scope and is a superb first scope.
If you do not have rings and a base(good stuff, about $300) then I would have to say go with Seekins, US Optics, Badger, or TPS for your stuff and get a lower cost scope to start off with such as a SWFA SS in 10 x 42.
Me, it is well worth the raman, and I did raman for my ST-10, my first scope. I got a solid deal on the mounting system from JBWII back when I got it, and ate more raman.
Next will be a SN-3 T-PAL with 3.2 - 22 x 58 for my GAP/AI but that is a long way off. Also waiting for a Scout Scope from USO as well...
The ST-10 is a killer 10x scope and is a superb first scope.
If you do not have rings and a base(good stuff, about $300) then I would have to say go with Seekins, US Optics, Badger, or TPS for your stuff and get a lower cost scope to start off with such as a SWFA SS in 10 x 42.
Me, it is well worth the raman, and I did raman for my ST-10, my first scope. I got a solid deal on the mounting system from JBWII back when I got it, and ate more raman.
Next will be a SN-3 T-PAL with 3.2 - 22 x 58 for my GAP/AI but that is a long way off. Also waiting for a Scout Scope from USO as well...
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
Switchblade, you really know your stuff, thanks for help on my scope questions in the past- Is that a true likeness of you in that picture?
Switchblade, you really know your stuff, thanks for help on my scope questions in the past- Is that a true likeness of you in that picture?
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
...what about that SS 10x42HD @ $799...???...
...that should leave some $$$ for rings mounts...
...what about that SS 10x42HD @ $799...???...
...that should leave some $$$ for rings mounts...
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Switchblade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The ST-10 is a killer 10x scope and is a superb first scope.
If you do not have rings and a base(good stuff, about $300) then I would have to say go with Seekins, US Optics, Badger, or TPS for your stuff and get a lower cost scope to start off with such as a SWFA SS in 10 x 42.
Me, it is well worth the raman, and I did raman for my ST-10, my first scope. I got a solid deal on the mounting system from JBWII back when I got it, and ate more raman.
Next will be a SN-3 T-PAL with 3.2 - 22 x 58 for my GAP/AI but that is a long way off. Also waiting for a Scout Scope from USO as well...</div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Switchblade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The ST-10 is a killer 10x scope and is a superb first scope.
If you do not have rings and a base(good stuff, about $300) then I would have to say go with Seekins, US Optics, Badger, or TPS for your stuff and get a lower cost scope to start off with such as a SWFA SS in 10 x 42.
Me, it is well worth the raman, and I did raman for my ST-10, my first scope. I got a solid deal on the mounting system from JBWII back when I got it, and ate more raman.
Next will be a SN-3 T-PAL with 3.2 - 22 x 58 for my GAP/AI but that is a long way off. Also waiting for a Scout Scope from USO as well...</div></div>
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Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OutRider</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...what about that SS 10x42HD @ $799...???...
...that should leave some $$$ for rings mounts...
</div></div>
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Or you can get the Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 for less than $200 and have tons of money left for rings/base.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OutRider</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...what about that SS 10x42HD @ $799...???...
...that should leave some $$$ for rings mounts...
</div></div>
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Or you can get the Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 for less than $200 and have tons of money left for rings/base.
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
I have been looking at ss 10x42HD. I went by SWFA the other day and was checking it out. It looked cool. they let me look through the comparable MK 4 scope and I think the SS looked brighter. But who is to say. I think I will end up getting a HD. I have the standard 10x42 SS and I like it.
I have been looking at ss 10x42HD. I went by SWFA the other day and was checking it out. It looked cool. they let me look through the comparable MK 4 scope and I think the SS looked brighter. But who is to say. I think I will end up getting a HD. I have the standard 10x42 SS and I like it.
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
The only prob with the US Optics is the wait. If you don't have gottahaveitnowitus, it seems like that would be the way to go. It sure sucks to buy something b/c you are in a hurry only to regret it later. I don't have experience with either scope, but I couldn't imaging not swinging the extra $200 for the USO. I'm sure the SS is a good scope, but I'm also sure that it isn't a USO. Read what people here have to say about them as a company. I would own a few if it weren't for my bad case of GHIN-itus.
The only prob with the US Optics is the wait. If you don't have gottahaveitnowitus, it seems like that would be the way to go. It sure sucks to buy something b/c you are in a hurry only to regret it later. I don't have experience with either scope, but I couldn't imaging not swinging the extra $200 for the USO. I'm sure the SS is a good scope, but I'm also sure that it isn't a USO. Read what people here have to say about them as a company. I would own a few if it weren't for my bad case of GHIN-itus.
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
wait to find a good deal on a used st10 and the same on a set of used seekin rings, you never know you might be able to find a scope and rings for less then that. Some are hurting really bad but being patient is when it pays off
wait to find a good deal on a used st10 and the same on a set of used seekin rings, you never know you might be able to find a scope and rings for less then that. Some are hurting really bad but being patient is when it pays off
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
Get a good used leupold that meets your needs and spend the rest of the money on quality rings and bases. I recomend Near Manf. or nightforce or tps.
Get a good used leupold that meets your needs and spend the rest of the money on quality rings and bases. I recomend Near Manf. or nightforce or tps.
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
Are bases that important? I see nightforce for 100+ $, and i see otheres made from the same steel for 55$ or even cheaper somtimes. Do you guys think it worth it?
Are bases that important? I see nightforce for 100+ $, and i see otheres made from the same steel for 55$ or even cheaper somtimes. Do you guys think it worth it?
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
I tell you what I am really impressed with SWfA SS Rings. Very good deal. Very good quality. 39.99
I tell you what I am really impressed with SWfA SS Rings. Very good deal. Very good quality. 39.99
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
And yes I can wait a little while. I have a standard SS 10x42 that will hold me off for a little while. I hope...
And yes I can wait a little while. I have a standard SS 10x42 that will hold me off for a little while. I hope...
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
You could also look at CStactical.com. That is where I bought my ST-10 from and they had them in stock ready to ship. Now, that was also about two years ago, but if you can deal with MOA/MOA then give them a call.
Josh
You could also look at CStactical.com. That is where I bought my ST-10 from and they had them in stock ready to ship. Now, that was also about two years ago, but if you can deal with MOA/MOA then give them a call.
Josh
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
Yeah that is what I will probably do. But let me give it some time.yea
Yeah that is what I will probably do. But let me give it some time.yea
Re: have a $1000. What scope whould I get?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: prplhaz72</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would get the SS 10x HD and TPS rings and base all from SWFA. You will be around $970 for that setup and it will be impossible to find anything better for that price. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: prplhaz72</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would get the SS 10x HD and TPS rings and base all from SWFA. You will be around $970 for that setup and it will be impossible to find anything better for that price. </div></div>
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