Rifle Scopes Thoughts on switch scope?

[Deltagunner00]

Whats everyones thoughts on using one scope for 2 rifles?

I hate the idea of a rifle not having glass on it but I do not have the funds to purchase what I want right now. I just started doing it as I purchased a Rem 700 SPS Tac 223 a few days ago. I will be switching a Sightron SIII 10-50x60 between it and my long range Savage 308.

For now I will just right down my zero data starting points and hope it stays fairly close to zero between the switches. No QD rings either. I just dont want to settle for half ass cheap optics...I would rather save until I can spend a little more. Thoughts?

 

[hk dave]

When i'm paper punching or shooting steel at a range, it's never bothered me to switch scopes around. Doesn't take long to get the scope re-zeroed anyhow.

I'm with you. I'd rather have one good scope than 2 cheap ones.

 

[Deltagunner00]

Yeah, the switching doesnt take long at all even without quick detach so that part doesnt bother me. I am comfortable and confident in getting my zero rather quickly as well.

 

[Rockhopper]

what would be a good setup to switch a scope between an AR15 and a Rem 700?

 

[Pappasniper]

NF 2.5-10 or 3.5-15. Sport optics or Equipment exchange always has some for good prices. Lotta guys upgrading to the NEW ACTAR NF or other $3k+ scope and selling their 3.5-15 Nightforce.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

+1 for HK Dave. I use a little white out or paint marker to mark the turrets for my zeros. Two little dots will make the re zero faster and easier then counting clicks.

Trevor B.

 

[DIBBS]

Anyone have any experience with switching a NF scope mounted in Badger rings on a tapered base? I'm contemplating going this route until I get the funds to purchase and additional scope or two. However, with a ZS, that might make things interesting? I would think if you can torque the bases evenly, and keep good records, after a time or two you'd be very close to what setting you needed on the second rifle?

 

[sermonator]

I did a switch out w/ quick release rings between a .223 and a .260. In the latter I have hunting bullets and target bullets, so I just keep a log book with my zero for each: Mount the scope, turn the clicks, might have to fine tune a bit (not a real high quality scope), but usually w/in an inch. If you're only shooting one bullet, though I like making a mark on the dials.