Rifle Scopes Help For Glass First Build

[Hogg0494]

Hi all.new to Snipers and long range shooting.need help picking out glass for a 6.5 creedmore.going to be shooting mainly at 1k yds but ocassionaly out to 2k yds.i have a budget of $3k for gun and glass.i have another post in rifles for some help On a long gun,guess i need to be around $1k-$1.5k for glass.would like at least 20x power.some of the options i see
Primary arms platinum 6-30 $1400
Razor gen 1 5-20 $1400
NF SHV 5-20 $1200
SWFA 5-20 $1500
Cronus 4.5-29 $1700(a bit over buget)
Any and all input will help.my buddy just got a primary arms platinum and loves it.i dont see much here about it

 

[Hogg0494]

Also Burris XRT 5-25 $1000

 

[patriot07]

None of the options you listed are bad, though I have no experience with the primary arms platinum. Most are around $1k used, which is what I would suggest.

I love my SWFA HD 5-20, but the Cronus, Razor, and SHV are all going to be more than enough scope to get you to 1k.

 

[patriot07]

The XTR II isn't quite at the same level as the rest of your list from a glass quality standpoint, although the reticle, turrets, and reliability are all good.

 

[Kevins750]

I have the primary arms platinum with the deka reticle. I am not an optics professional but the glass looks very good to my eye. It is a big scope with some weight to it but it is on a 338LM so it doesn't bother me.

 

[CuTm]

I would get swfa SS 20x42 for $300. Bergara hmr 6.5 for $1000. Spend another $100ish on rings. Another $100ish on a good muzzle brake. I would find some ammo it likes. Then spend the remaining $1200-$1400 on ammo.

 

[Kickin45]

I would get swfa SS 20x42 for $300. Bergara hmr 6.5 for $1000. Spend another $100ish on rings. Another $100ish on a good muzzle brake. I would find some ammo it likes. Then spend the remaining $1200-$1400 on ammo.

+1

 

[Anderson_A]

I would call Doug @Cammeralandny and I think you’ll find that Cronus btr is within your budget if you decide it’s For you and I’m very happy with mine

 

[bfglowkey]

I paired my 6.5 with the NF SHV and its a great combo.

 

[bfglowkey]

+1 for Doug call...he can walk you through all the options and of course Hide member pricing.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It would be my pleasure to "meet"you and discuss what would be best for you. Give me a call, 516-217-1000, and let's see what makes the most sense.

Doug

 

[chasedeer]

Most Scope you listed would get you there my pick would Ben the cronus or the swfa

 

[One1Bravo]

Cronus BTR out of that list.

 

[JS624]

Shv F1 or pst gen 2
I'd try to snag a gen 1 razor personally tho.
Great scope for the money.
I seen a bushnell dmr 2 go for 1k yesterday.
That's an option as well

 

[jinxx4ever]

out of ur list i already have the NF and the Cronus BTR. Shot the Cronus for the first time this last weekend. Very nice. U can get a used one for around $1300 or a new one for as little as $1450 , maybe a little less now. I was hesitant to purchase one, but glad i did now. I also own Kahles and Steiner, but see myself purchasing another Cronus BTR in the future

 

[Shane357]

Hi all.new to Snipers and long range shooting.need help picking out glass for a 6.5 creedmore.going to be shooting mainly at 1k yds but ocassionaly out to 2k yds.i have a budget of $3k for gun and glass.i have another post in rifles for some help On a long gun,guess i need to be around $1k-$1.5k for glass.would like at least 20x power.some of the options i see
Primary arms platinum 6-30 $1400
Razor gen 1 5-20 $1400
NF SHV 5-20 $1200
SWFA 5-20 $1500
Cronus 4.5-29 $1700(a bit over buget)
Any and all input will help.my buddy just got a primary arms platinum and loves it.i dont see much here about it

Bergera BMP in 6.5 Creedmoor you can find in sale for $1299
Vortex Golden Eagle 15-60 you can find for $1299 on sale.
Grab a Decent bipod and if budget allows a Trigger Tech Diamond trigger. You should be right there at budget.
This was my first set up and although I have never shot it at 1000+ yards I have shot 600 clean several times with it with my best being 200-12x. Use Lapua brass, H4350, CCI #450 primers, and Berger 140gr Hybrids. My best node was using 42gr of H4350.

 

[Hogg0494]

Thanks for all the info guys.gonna watch the used glass section here for a week or two for a deal.if nothing comes up i will call Doug