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Rifle Scopes What if tracking is more important than view?

ShtrRdy

Gunny Sergeant
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  • Sep 17, 2011
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    High Plains
    For a scope in the $400 range, what brand and model would you recommend if I ranked the following in importance:

    1. Tracking
    2. Hold zero
    3. Clarity

    Let's say the max magnification is 14x to 16x.

    - Todd
     
    Re: What if tracking is more important than view?

    You will probably find the best bet for quality at that price is a lower mag variable or fixed power. Maybe a more expensive scope that is used for sale on the forum or SWFA's samplelist.com
     
    Re: What if tracking is more important than view?

    Weaver super slam, nikon buckmasters, SWFA, not much else.

    I know the super slams and buckmasters track bang on, because I have used them myself, and the SWFA has a great reputation but I havent received mine yet.

    Super slam is my pick of the bunch, but the buckmasters is cheaper

    Chris
     
    Re: What if tracking is more important than view?

    SWFA SS 16X or the 20X both under $400, I have 2 of the 20X and they track perfectly, return to 100yds zero everytime and could be a little brighter. I have used both scopes at several Fclass matches up to 1000yds without any problems.
    hope this helps.
     
    Re: What if tracking is more important than view?

    Vortex Viper, mine holds zero and tracks great. I've shot out to 600 and 800 quite a few times and back down to 100, the zero is always there.