I know, another "which scope thread"...
I have been searching and doing my homework like crazy for months, have established a budget of approximately $2000 but will go more if it's worth my while in the long run. Like most here, i've been shooting all my life but decided I wanted to clean out some of the gun safe with intentions of using the proceeds toward a precision set-up. Sure, it's probably a lot more gun that I need now, especially compared to the skill level of most here, but I figured do it right the first time so I'm content for awhile.
I bought a rifle from R&D precision. Here are the specs from Randy:
<span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-style: italic">"The rifle started as a virgin Remington receiver. These weren't Midway receivers but receivers that were obtained straight from the USMC when they place their order with Remington. These receiver don't even have finish on them when we get them. Several dealers several times a year will tack on orders with the USMC when they order from Remington. These receivers are some of the straightest factory Remington's I've seen.
The receiver has been re-machined (the correct way) to accept double stack AW .308 mags. It will also take single stack AICS mags.
Caliber is .308 match. 22" Bartlein modified MTU tight bore barrel 1-11.25 5R. Threaded and caped 5/8x24. My design muzzle brake.
My tactical bolt conversion.
Badger M5 DBM with my TAC LATCH.
McMillan A5 with Terry Cross Loggerhead cheek hardware. Standard fill. four flush cups and one bipod stud. GAP camo.
Pillar and Devcon bedded.
Holland recoil lug pin to the receiver.
Steel TPS 20-MOA base.
All CM metal is parkerized before final finish.
Finish is OD Green"</span></span>
I am leaning toward a FFP scope mil/mil. The ones that appeal to me are the NF F1, and the Vortex HD even though I'm not particularly fond of the minimum 5X setting. What I am torn with are reticle options and also want to know what others would consider, even if it's a different scope altogether and slightly more or less pricey.
I have been searching and doing my homework like crazy for months, have established a budget of approximately $2000 but will go more if it's worth my while in the long run. Like most here, i've been shooting all my life but decided I wanted to clean out some of the gun safe with intentions of using the proceeds toward a precision set-up. Sure, it's probably a lot more gun that I need now, especially compared to the skill level of most here, but I figured do it right the first time so I'm content for awhile.
I bought a rifle from R&D precision. Here are the specs from Randy:
<span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-style: italic">"The rifle started as a virgin Remington receiver. These weren't Midway receivers but receivers that were obtained straight from the USMC when they place their order with Remington. These receiver don't even have finish on them when we get them. Several dealers several times a year will tack on orders with the USMC when they order from Remington. These receivers are some of the straightest factory Remington's I've seen.
The receiver has been re-machined (the correct way) to accept double stack AW .308 mags. It will also take single stack AICS mags.
Caliber is .308 match. 22" Bartlein modified MTU tight bore barrel 1-11.25 5R. Threaded and caped 5/8x24. My design muzzle brake.
My tactical bolt conversion.
Badger M5 DBM with my TAC LATCH.
McMillan A5 with Terry Cross Loggerhead cheek hardware. Standard fill. four flush cups and one bipod stud. GAP camo.
Pillar and Devcon bedded.
Holland recoil lug pin to the receiver.
Steel TPS 20-MOA base.
All CM metal is parkerized before final finish.
Finish is OD Green"</span></span>
I am leaning toward a FFP scope mil/mil. The ones that appeal to me are the NF F1, and the Vortex HD even though I'm not particularly fond of the minimum 5X setting. What I am torn with are reticle options and also want to know what others would consider, even if it's a different scope altogether and slightly more or less pricey.
