I am 82 years old and just had tenodesis surgery. I have been successful shooting 625yds with 77gr SMK with Athlon Midas Tac 6x24x50 MRAD. Before I check-out I want to shoot 1000yds. That distance is a bit of a stretch for my 223 so I ordered a 6.5 Creedmoor. I would like a better scope. I would like advice on scopes from long range shooters. I wear prescription glasses and my budget is $850.
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Here are some Athlon 30x scopes on sale at EuroOptic for $875
This Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24x50 is on sale a few places for $800.
As the poster below says, you could get something better used. I would want a bulletproof warranty if I bought used though.
This Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24x50 is on sale a few places for $800.
As the poster below says, you could get something better used. I would want a bulletproof warranty if I bought used though.
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If you're looking new thats going to price you into chinese and phillipino crap.
There's a lot of decent Japanese optics you could pick up lightly used for your budget that will be nicer to use. You can regularly find used Bushnell Elites of many flavors and SWFA 5-20's sub $800.
www.snipershide.com
$100 under your budget and it comes with a set of $200 rings. If the imperfection in it bothers you you can send it to Bushnell and they'll replace it with a DMR3 since that optic is out of production and they don't repair stuff.
There's a lot of decent Japanese optics you could pick up lightly used for your budget that will be nicer to use. You can regularly find used Bushnell Elites of many flavors and SWFA 5-20's sub $800.
Optics - Bushnell ERS Elite Tactical 3.5-21x50 GAP Reticle in APA Rings
Bushnell ERS Elite Tactical 3.5-21x50 in APA .950 34mm rings, and Tenebraex Tactical Tough scope caps. $750.00 Scope has a non-performance flaw inside the scope on a piece of glass. It appears as a tiny circle, only visible below 6x-3.5. Slight scratches on parallax knob and elevation...
www.snipershide.com $100 under your budget and it comes with a set of $200 rings. If the imperfection in it bothers you you can send it to Bushnell and they'll replace it with a DMR3 since that optic is out of production and they don't repair stuff.
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No brainer......... $550 Burris xtr 2............ that scope for the price is amazing. I have schmidts, minox, Zeiss, Eotech Vudu, and so on. For cheap scopes, I always make this my go to..
I was just fixing to recommend that same scope... I have 3 of these, and for the clearance price, you won't beat them. Philippines made, with Japanese glass.
Burris Xtreme Tactical XTR II 5-25x50 Illum SCR Mil Scope 201051
Burris Xtreme Tactical XTR II 5-25x50 SCR Mil Scope 201051 | Only at EuroOptic.com!
It even leaves you enough money for a really nice set of ARC M-Brace rings...
American Rifle Company M-BRACE 34mm Picatinny-Style Scope Rings Low
The American Rifle Company M-Brace Scope Rings will hold firmly without marring or indenting the scope, even under the heaviest recoil. The uniquely...
www.midwayusa.com 
If you can swing another $50 and dont mind moa, this scope has some of the best glass for the price
Burris Xtreme Tactical XTR III 3.3-18x50mm Non Illum SCR MOA, XT-100, MOA Windage Matte Riflescope 201201
FREE SHIPPING on Burris Xtreme Tactical XTR III 3.3-18x50mm Non Illum SCR MOA, XT-100, MAD Windage Matte Riflescope 201201
Talk with @gr8fuldoug and he can likely match or offer other options.
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They used to have a MIL version for the same price, unless they’re sold out now?If you can swing another $50 and dont mind moa, this scope has some of the best glass for the price
Burris Xtreme Tactical XTR III 3.3-18x50mm Non Illum SCR MOA, XT-100, MOA Windage Matte Riflescope 201201
FREE SHIPPING on Burris Xtreme Tactical XTR III 3.3-18x50mm Non Illum SCR MOA, XT-100, MAD Windage Matte Riflescope 201201www.eurooptic.com
Talk with @gr8fuldoug and he can likely match or offer other options.
