First of all, here's a little background. I'm currently running a Savage 10P in .308 in an XLR element chassis. I was running the Bushy 3-12 with the G2 reticle. I just feel that I need a bit more magnification. I loved the g2 reticle, and I think I would prefer to stay with a reticle that allows for windage hold at distance. Primarily, my shooting is done within 800 yards @ 1.5-2MOA steel. My competition shooting will be mostly DMMs where shots will be taken within 600 yards at black targets around 2MOA in size. I found at the last Woody's match that 12x was lacking a bit for me when searching for black targets in paths cut back in dense trees. I never really need to use magnification under 6x as I'm not really using it for hunting.
So, here are some scopes I was considering. I'm hoping to get some helpful thoughts on these individually from guys who have used them in similar situations as I will be.
My pockets aren't at all deep. needs to be sub $1k for the most part. I welcome the recommendation for any other good options. If you've got one for sale that meets the criteria, point me in the right direction to find it.
1. Bushnell HDMR w/g2 reticle. 5MIL turrets w/o zero stop. (I'm thinking I can probably find one of these used for around $900 if I keep my eyes open in the WTS section)
2. Vortex viper pst FFP 6-24x w/ebr-2c reticle. I like the illumination and zero stop capability. Looks like they are going for $950 new. Doubt I'll find a used one with the EBR-2C reticle. I'm a big fan of the EBR-2C with Illumination. Vortex warranty seems to be second to none.
3. SWFA SS 3-15 MRAD. I like this scope, and I've had hands on with it. I would prefer a different reticle, but I think this scope deserves consideration.
4. Bushnell elite tac 6-24 w/g2 reticle. This would be a familiar platform as it's mostly identical to what I was using, but it would have the necessary magnification.
5. SIGHTRON S-TAC 2.5-17x56. Illuminated reticle, sightron glass...
6. SIGHTRON SIII FFP 6-24x50. I've heard good things about the quality of glass used in the SIII line. Still not the reticle I'd prefer, but deserves a mention too.
7. Weaver tactical 3-15 w/ illuminated EMDR. Seems to be a well thought of scope, Illumination is nice.
Thanks in advance for any opinions you can give.
So, here are some scopes I was considering. I'm hoping to get some helpful thoughts on these individually from guys who have used them in similar situations as I will be.
My pockets aren't at all deep. needs to be sub $1k for the most part. I welcome the recommendation for any other good options. If you've got one for sale that meets the criteria, point me in the right direction to find it.
1. Bushnell HDMR w/g2 reticle. 5MIL turrets w/o zero stop. (I'm thinking I can probably find one of these used for around $900 if I keep my eyes open in the WTS section)
2. Vortex viper pst FFP 6-24x w/ebr-2c reticle. I like the illumination and zero stop capability. Looks like they are going for $950 new. Doubt I'll find a used one with the EBR-2C reticle. I'm a big fan of the EBR-2C with Illumination. Vortex warranty seems to be second to none.
3. SWFA SS 3-15 MRAD. I like this scope, and I've had hands on with it. I would prefer a different reticle, but I think this scope deserves consideration.
4. Bushnell elite tac 6-24 w/g2 reticle. This would be a familiar platform as it's mostly identical to what I was using, but it would have the necessary magnification.
5. SIGHTRON S-TAC 2.5-17x56. Illuminated reticle, sightron glass...
6. SIGHTRON SIII FFP 6-24x50. I've heard good things about the quality of glass used in the SIII line. Still not the reticle I'd prefer, but deserves a mention too.
7. Weaver tactical 3-15 w/ illuminated EMDR. Seems to be a well thought of scope, Illumination is nice.
Thanks in advance for any opinions you can give.
