New guy North Texas

[JDPRH]

I’ve lurked on here about 5 years or so and love learning from this site. I grew up hunting with my grandpa. Started on a .22 and .410 shotgun. Worked my way up to a .243 of some sort and old leupold scope, can’t remember. Joined the military and became acquainted with AR’s, AK’s and handguns. I’ve now decided I want to start shooting some distance getting involved in the hobby. I’m curious about glass. I have a Tikka UPR in 6.5 creed. My budget on glass is around $1500 to $2000. I’m down to the Leupold MK5’s 3.6-18 and 5-25 (but the reticles are a struggle, love the weight). The Element Nexus 5-20. The NX-8 4-32. EOTech Vudu 5-25. Open to suggestions in my price range.

Thanks!!!!

 

[Kadams1563]

In that price range the Vortex Razor Gen II 4.5-27 will be an option to seriously consider.

they are heavy but I do not think you can get a better scope without jumping up to 3k.

you might be able to find a S&B for $2000.

 

[Tunnuh]

Welcome. Im in FW and shoot at Triple C and JPGC if you ever want to meet up and practice or compete.

I really agree with @Kadams1563 on the razor gen ii. It's the best new scope under 2k.

 

[JDPRH]

In that price range the Vortex Razor Gen II 4.5-27 will be an option to seriously consider.

they are heavy but I do not think you can get a better scope without jumping up to 3k.

you might be able to find a S&B for $2000.

Yeah the weight was my negating factor on my list. Was looking for more of a crossover. I haven’t seen any S&B’s for $2000 but would love to have one!

 

[JDPRH]

Welcome. Im in FW and shoot at Triple C and JPGC if you ever want to meet up and practice or compete.

I really agree with @Kadams1563 on the razor gen ii. It's the best new scope under 2k.

That would be great! Would love to do that at some point. I took the Razor Gen II off my list because of the weight. I’ll reconsider.

 

[Tunnuh]

That would be great! Would love to do that at some point. I took the Razor Gen II off my list because of the weight. I’ll reconsider.

Any thoughts on shooting a local match? What is the overall purpose of your rifle?

 

[JDPRH]

Any thoughts on shooting a local match? What is the overall purpose of your rifle?

Would love to eventually shoot a local match and learn. Need to take some classes eventually. Right now my rifle is a crossover unfortunately until I have the money to dedicate to one or the other. It’s a Tikka UPR in 6.5, that I would like to be able to hunt, but also get involved in this hobby.

 

[ck1a]

Welcome from Mississippi

 

[kcrippen]

Welcome the Hide from NW Ohio.

 

[Kadams1563]

Where in North Texas are you?? I am in Wichita Falls.

 

[JDPRH]

Where in North Texas are you?? I am in Wichita Falls.

Denton Area, Providence Village

 

[Kadams1563]

Denton Area, Providence Village

Heck yea definitely check out Triple C. Shoot there quite a bit for matches.