Hello everyone, I need help picking out a scope. I am almost done with my Mega Maten 308 build (waiting on barrel) and have spent the last 2 days searching for a scope and really I don't have a clue what I need. I am trying to avoid going cheap on a scope only to end up spending more later for something better, however at the same time I do not want to waste an extra $1,000 or so on a scope that is capable of something I will never need or use.
On my rifle I will be running a 18" Mega Arms 308 barrel. The purpose for this rifle is to punch groups through paper targets and shoot steal targets from 100-600 yards and occasionally try to shoot 800-1000 yards. The private range I joined usually holds high power match, tactical match or mid range match multiple times a year and this is rifle and scope would be used when I'm ready to join.
Few of the scopes that I came across is the Vortex Viper ST 4-16x50 FFP ($900) and the Vortex Viper ST 4-16x50 ($700). Is the FFP worth the extra $200 for my intended use? These 2 are scopes I can afford to buy right now, but then I come across a scope like the Nightforce NSX 3.5x15x50 for $700-$900 more (depending on model). I am sure the Nightforce is a better scope then the Vortex Viper but is it worth me spending the extra cash on what I intend to use this rifle for?
Another question I have has to do with power of the scope, is 4-16x where I should be with this rifle shooting 100-1000 yards or do I need to look for something with higher power?
Any advise, info or recommendation will help. If there is another scope that I should look at please let me know. Again my goal here is too buy 1 good scope that will be up to par or slightly exceed for my intended use.
Thank you in advance.
On my rifle I will be running a 18" Mega Arms 308 barrel. The purpose for this rifle is to punch groups through paper targets and shoot steal targets from 100-600 yards and occasionally try to shoot 800-1000 yards. The private range I joined usually holds high power match, tactical match or mid range match multiple times a year and this is rifle and scope would be used when I'm ready to join.
Few of the scopes that I came across is the Vortex Viper ST 4-16x50 FFP ($900) and the Vortex Viper ST 4-16x50 ($700). Is the FFP worth the extra $200 for my intended use? These 2 are scopes I can afford to buy right now, but then I come across a scope like the Nightforce NSX 3.5x15x50 for $700-$900 more (depending on model). I am sure the Nightforce is a better scope then the Vortex Viper but is it worth me spending the extra cash on what I intend to use this rifle for?
Another question I have has to do with power of the scope, is 4-16x where I should be with this rifle shooting 100-1000 yards or do I need to look for something with higher power?
Any advise, info or recommendation will help. If there is another scope that I should look at please let me know. Again my goal here is too buy 1 good scope that will be up to par or slightly exceed for my intended use.
Thank you in advance.