Rifle Scopes SS20x42 questions

[lightsareout]

I'm looking to get a new scope for my 700 sps-v .308

The gun is mainly used for target. Maybe deer hunting but i have another rifle I can use with a 3-9 power scope. With the 20x magnification what is the closest distance the scope is "usable"?

I'm also seeing on their website the MOA scope is released and the MRAD is accepting pre-orders. What is the difference between the two? Anyone know the release data for the MRAD?

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-20x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P502.aspx

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-20x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P53716.aspx

 

[phillietimothy]

Re: SS20x42 questions

lightsareout,

The SS20x42 should focus as close as 10m according to the SWFA site.

You will be better off with your 3-9 for hunting. The FOV on the SS20x42, is only 6 feet at 100 yards.

The MOA scope adjusts in 1/4 MOA increments.
The MRAD scope adjusts in .10 MIL increments.

Having the adjustments match the reticle is desirable.

I'm sure someone else can advise you about the release date. SWFA is a sponsor and they do read and post on this site.

I hope this helps.

Tim

 

[lightsareout]

Re: SS20x42 questions

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

The SS20x42 should focus as close as 10m according to the SWFA site.

You will be better off with your 3-9 for hunting. The FOV on the SS20x42, is only 6 feet at 100 yards.

The MOA scope adjusts in 1/4 MOA increments.
The MRAD scope adjusts in .10 MIL increments.

Having the adjustments match the reticle is desirable.

I'm sure someone else can advise you about the release date. SWFA is a sponsor and they do read and post on this site.

I hope this helps.

Tim </div></div>

That does help; thanks. What is gained with the .10 mil increments?

 

[phillietimothy]

Re: SS20x42 questions

Your reticle is MIL based - Mil Dot or Mil Quad. The .10 MIL adjustments match the reticle. No converting MILS to MOA.

 

[lightsareout]

Re: SS20x42 questions

the 16x does sound like the better option for me. How is the tracking on these scopes?

 

[DerMeister]

Re: SS20x42 questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lightsareout</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the 16x does sound like the better option for me. How is the tracking on these scopes? </div></div>

The tracking on mine has been 100%. Most reviews state the tracking is very good also.

 

[Linkless]

Re: SS20x42 questions

Tracking on my 16x has been great as well but it's a bit much scope for anything inside of 200 yards. I had it on a rimfire and found myself fighting with it to find the target at or inside 100 yards. I'd certainly be better off with the 10x and think that unless all shots are beyond 300 yards in the future I will go 10x.

 

[BravoSector1]

Re: SS20x42 questions

I have a 20x on an Armalite AR-50, have owned a 16x, and I think it or the 10x would be sufficient for what you want. Unless you live out west and are making 150+meter shots the 20x will be too much scope and you'll be tracking hair and teeth during hunting season.

 

[Ranger413]

Re: SS20x42 questions

I have a 20X mounted on my .50 BMG rifle for match shooting. The range is fixed at 1000 yards so the 20X makes most sense. I also have a 10X on my M1A. Just recently I finished a sniper class where we engaged targets out to 600 yards. The scope I used was a Leupold that maxed out at 10X. 10X was fine for anything from 50 yards to 600. From my experiences and what you've said thus far, I think the fixed 10X would suit you best.

Another thing to consider is mirage. The more power you throw onto a scope the more magnified the mirage will appear and therefore you end up with a blurrier image than say a 16X or 10X. That's one reason that I'm planning to go with the SS 5-20X on my 50 BMG. So when things heat up and I'm having a hard time seeing the target on 20X, I can dail down until the image clears up a bit.

As far as the mil scope vs. the MOA scope goes, what you get with the mil scope is the ability to range and make adjustments using the same system. If you shoot a group at 100 yards and its .8 mils from the bullseye, just simply make a .8 mil (or 8 click) adjustment. Its also a lot simpler to measure a target, determine range, and then dial in the adjustment if you're using one system. With the MOA scope, your adjustments are 1/4 MOA. Your reticle is in mil dots. So if you shoot a group you'll have to do some math to determine the distance your off (unless you can see the grids on the paper) and then make your adjustments based on your calculations. The same holds true for estimating range. There'll be a conversion needed to get from mils to MOA so you can dial in the right dope.

Since I shoot the .50 at a fixed distance I o.k. with the mil reticle/moa adjustment scope. For my other rifles I'm going to start going with the mil/mil set up.