I'm planning on buying a Remington 700ss R5 milspec and I'm so confused about what scope to get (I also own a springfield M1A standard that I would also be using it on... and was thinking of also doing a red dot piggy back or side mount with that). I am relatively new to long range shooting but it is something that I really want to get into. The 700ss R5 is capable of 1000+ yd. shooting and so I want a scope that can handle that. My range goes out to 600yds. but I plan on taking it out to the desert occasionally too and trying to set up something further. I will primarily use it at the range but definitely would want it to hold its own in a SHTF/tactical scenario. I have a budget of $1500 or preferably less (who knows maybe i could come up with a little more
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1. I was thinking leupold because it is a solid piece of glass and is not too expensive as far as quality optics go. But the US optics SN3 1.8-10x is badass and just barely in my price range if i get it stock. Any ideas?
2. What magnification should i get? I was thinking for leupold mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x or 4.5-14x...... im not sure? And I also would worry about a more CQ scenario where 3.5+ magnification could be too much, which is why the USO sn3 1.8-10x is attractive but its so expensive..... and is 10x strong enough for 1000+ yds?
3. What type of reticle should I get? From what I have read it seems like the TMR would be the best bet because you don't have to adjust your scope like you would with a duplex.
4. Is it worth getting an illuminated reticle? especially since I may get a membership to a private gun range (also 600yds) thats open 24/7 and I might use it in low light
I appreciate your guys' help SO SO much!
1. I was thinking leupold because it is a solid piece of glass and is not too expensive as far as quality optics go. But the US optics SN3 1.8-10x is badass and just barely in my price range if i get it stock. Any ideas?
2. What magnification should i get? I was thinking for leupold mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x or 4.5-14x...... im not sure? And I also would worry about a more CQ scenario where 3.5+ magnification could be too much, which is why the USO sn3 1.8-10x is attractive but its so expensive..... and is 10x strong enough for 1000+ yds?
3. What type of reticle should I get? From what I have read it seems like the TMR would be the best bet because you don't have to adjust your scope like you would with a duplex.
4. Is it worth getting an illuminated reticle? especially since I may get a membership to a private gun range (also 600yds) thats open 24/7 and I might use it in low light
I appreciate your guys' help SO SO much!
