Rifle Scopes Scope options for my new rifle

[Austincqc]

Hey all,

I just got a new rifle that I'll use for bench shooting but also for hunting because it's so light (compared to my tactical rifle). I was thinking about getting a Millet TRS-1 for it, but since I'm going to be using it for hunting too, perhaps I should get a SS 3-9x. I'm sure it'd be nice to zoom in to 16x and see the fleas jumping off the buck before my 175gr bullet pelts it...but I won't ever dial up that high for a 200yard shot.

Couldn't decide whether I should post this in the hunting section or optics...a quarter decided.

What scopes do you hunters use? My budget is around $600-700. If a 4-16x scope is an option, I'm sure I can keep the power down to 9x.

 

[JFComfort]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

I used a Leupold VXII 2x-7x and liked it for what I was using it for. I zeroed the rifle at 100 meters and was GTG.

 

[elkstalker338]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

Unless you are hunting over feeders sooner or later you will see that trophy buck out about 500 yards then you will be wanting that little extra pwr boost, and remember you dont have to dial in all that power but when you dont have it its not available, just my thoughts

 

[Moose]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

Go Leupold 3.5X10 and have a M1 Elv knob installed by there custom shop.It will make it fast and easy to zero in at different ranges.

 

[Austincqc]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DuaneC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Unless you are hunting over feeders sooner or later you will see that trophy buck out about 500 yards then you will be wanting that little extra pwr boost, and remember you dont have to dial in all that power but when you dont have it its not available, just my thoughts </div></div>

I wouldn't ever take a shot from that far though. I have a good set of binoculars for spotting when I'm out hunting. I definitely wouldn't be opposed to a greater magnification than 9x, but for tracking, pulling back to 5x is nice.

 

[Ratbert]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

The Vortex Viper 2-7 is on clearance right now for a heck of a price.

 

[shooting4life]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

Was just going to say the same thing. I purchased mine a couple of days ago from cameraland for 185 delivered wit the bdc reticule. Going to look nice on my cz 527 full stock.

 

[hk9176251]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-riflescopes-by-price-9.html Bushnell Elite 6500 Series 2.6-16x42 Matte Mil Dot Ret, Side Focus 30mm Tactical Riflescope 652164T w/ FREE UPS Sale Price $649.99

 

[Austincqc]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

Has anybody seen or used the Vortex Viper PST in 2.5-10x?? I know there is a wait for the 4-16x but what about this one?

For the money though...wow...the Viper 2-7x sounds really good...

 

[Ratbert]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AustinCQC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

For the money though...wow...the Viper 2-7x sounds really good...</div></div>

I love mine for a nice light hunting optic. Kinda wish the ret was illum, but it's a pretty minor gripe for me.

 

[bward]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

When you say you will use it for bench shooting what is your max range? For me it would be hard to combine a bench scope and a hunting scope into one. For bench shooting I use a 12-42X56 NXS and for hunting I use a 3-9 magnification Zeiss Diavari. Two totally different scopes for two totally different applications. The millet you listed or better yet the 4-16 viper pst seems to be the best compromise in your price range.

 

[Austincqc]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

Bench rest shooting for me is normally 200-250yrds. I get to move out to 600 once every couple of months or so. There are romoured 1000yard ranges around here, but I've yet to find them.

I agree that a 3-9x is perfect for hunting.

I might get the Viper 2.5-10x and a LaRue mount to take it off when I go to the range and want to get more magnification with another scope. So I'll have to add the cost of his mount to the scope's $. I broke the scope I borrowed from my tactical rifle yesterday after an hour.

Now I have two guns without scopes until I get the replacement back in the mail.

 

[hoguer]

Re: Scope options for my new rifle

Great priced HUNTING optic is Burris Fullfiled II 4.5-14x42 with Ballistic Plex reticle. Great price (under 300) and real decent glass. I recomend them to anyone looking for a new hunthing scope. have one on my Savage 300 win hunting rifle with 400+ rounds down it and lots of beating with no loss of zero.