Rifle Scopes Want a Scope that can transit rifles...

[joelinux]

Hi there!

When I'm not setting up troll posts elsewhere, I really am getting into ELR/ULR stuff.

I've settled on the Gen 3 Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor as my first outing, as it appears to be a solid first outing for shooting up to 1000 yards. (Someone correct me if I'm not thinking correctly)

The reason I'm posting in here is that I eventually want to get into REALLY long distances (1+ mile), so I want all my support equipment to make the transition as well.

As such, I want to avoid re-purchasing as much as possible.

When it comes to a scope, I've been doing SOME reading, and people really seem to like the Leupold 5HD (MOA version).

I was thinking of purchasing this, putting it the Ruger now, then, when I sell it and get either the .375/Cheytac or .416/HTI, I can just transfer the scope over, easy peasy.

Can anyone provide guidance as to why this scope might not be optimal for either the Ruger or the longer distance rifle?

Due to space limitations, I cannot have two rifles, so keeping the Creedmoor is not an option once I move up.

 

[SRPowah]

Nightforce ATACR 7-35. Gives you everything their 5-25 offers, but then a little more mag up top when conditions allow or for spotting.

 

[trob_205]

I think a Leupold MK5 7-35 would serve you well in that roll. Something to think about if you feel it’s necessary to use MOA, and Someone correct me If im wrong. I’m not sure if leupold has changed with the MK5 offerings but they used be shooter MOA or inch adjustments instead of true MOA, which you would need to pay attention to when it comes to your ballistic solver. I’m not that in tune with the ELR world so I’m not sure how common of a thing MOA is.

 

[Huskydriver]

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[joelinux]

Ok, @Huskydriver , at the risk of threadjacking, I'll ask: Are you serious, or just teasin'?

 

[MACHTECH]

He's as serious as you are?.

 

[Huskydriver]

Ok, @Huskydriver , at the risk of threadjacking, I'll ask: Are you serious, or just teasin'?

I'm just saying if your going for the trifecta the obvious choice is athlon glass in moa.

 

[koshkin]

Any of the higher end scopes will do just fine. Pick one with a reticle you like.

Make sure you can get a Tarac mounted on it when you are ready to upgrade to the big stuff and that there is a mount out there with suitable amount of cant for it.

Nightforce mentioned above is a good option. I am partial to Tangent Theta and I am really liking the Gen 3 XR reticle in the one I just received, but as I said most high end scopes out there would do fine: TT, ZCO, Steiner, Nightforce, etc.

I'll be testing the latest crop of these soon.

ILya

 

[joelinux]

I'm just saying if your going for the trifecta the obvious choice is athlon glass in moa.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

A Bushnell XRS2 was used to win King of 2 Miles last year. Just sayin'.

I've used mine to 1710 with both 6 Creedmoor and 6.5SAUM with excellent results, as well.

 

[joelinux]

A Bushnell XRS2 was used to win King of 2 Miles last year. Just sayin'.

I've used mine to 1710 with both 6 Creedmoor and 6.5SAUM with excellent results, as well.

N00b here. What is Bushnell's reputation?

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

N00b here. What is Bushnell's reputation?

I've run them for years. Some people will tell you the glass isn't great (which may have been true at one time, but isn't any more) in the Elite Tactical line, but you won't find many people doubting them on reliability. I've got two XRS2s and a DMR2 Pro currently and previously have run one of the old 6400 Elite (now Tac Optics line) and a first gen XRS - and I have never had one fail to track, even after taking bumps and knocks. Hell, I had my 223 trainer propped up against a doorway into the shoothouse at Altus a while back, and the entire rifle fell over (from muzzle up, butt on gravel) and landed directly on the elevation knob of my XRS2 onto the gravel. I picked it up, wipes off the dust, and drilled a 6" plate at 500 yards from one of the window frames - no change in zero or tracking. The new generation glass in the XRS2 and DMR2 Pro is right up there with any of the other high end optics you see on PRS rigs, as well.

 

[seansmd]

You want second focal plane too.

 

[joelinux]

You want second focal plane too.

Really? Seems like ffp is the way to go...

 

[seansmd]

Nope, second, quick release mounting, 40moa base.

 

[Huskydriver]

Huskema, Quiggly Ford, or Athlon sfp in moa. I hear counter snipers are government contract overun optics at a great price too

 

[joelinux]