I've been interested in getting into the long range game for a while now, and finally made the decision to buy a Bergara HMR 7 PRC for the job. I live on our cattle ranch so I have the ability and land space to shoot a mile plus once I develop my skills. I want to spend around $1,500 ish to get a nice scope. I was looking at either an Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29x56 or a Leupold Mk4hd 6-24x52. What would be the better scope between these two, and do yall have any other suggestions within this price range?
Looking for recommendations for a long range scope
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I've had really good luck with Cronus, I've never used that Luepold specifically but I'm sure you'd be happy with it as well.
I don't think there's a wrong choice here.
Be sure to get a mount with enough elevation to max out the optic, things drop off quick after a mile
I don't think there's a wrong choice here.
Be sure to get a mount with enough elevation to max out the optic, things drop off quick after a mile
For a mile shot, I don't know that the 29x vs. 24X top magnification matters much. I typically shoot a mile at ~16X so I can spot my (many) misses.
I like the image quality through the Leupold Mk4 6-24x52. It has great, subtle contrast. I've seen it in the $1500 range and believe it is a good scope in that price range. I've only looked thru the Chronus you mention very briefly, so I can't compare. In general, I think of Athlon as being a high bang per buck brand.
I like the image quality through the Leupold Mk4 6-24x52. It has great, subtle contrast. I've seen it in the $1500 range and believe it is a good scope in that price range. I've only looked thru the Chronus you mention very briefly, so I can't compare. In general, I think of Athlon as being a high bang per buck brand.
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