Rifle Scopes what scope for 338 lapua mag?

[Slickrick0999]

I have a buddy that is building a 338 lapua mag. What scope do you reccomend for it? I have a 308 and a USO on it. I am completely happy with my USO but I dont know where to start on a 338.
Anybody with any suggestions?

 

[pc3]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

if USO I would go for a 3.8-22x44

if SB go for 5-25x56

Or a NXS 5.5-22

 

[BallCoeff_606]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

Depends what he's trying to do with it. Assuming he's going with the LM for its ballistics, he probably wants to hunt big deer, pigs, elk, moose, black bear etc at 250 to 700 yards even at dawn and dusk.

The whole deal is designed for longer ranges, so I'd go 5.5/6 x 20/24 or so with a big objective lens. Maybe even a Hubble. But, not greater magnification assuming it's not a pure target rifle.

 

[jp67]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

If he takes the SB 5-25x56 better to take the P4 Fine reticle.
See there on top of page for comparaison:
http://www.finnaccuracy.com/sb_pm2_52556.html#Gen2XR

 

[al redneck]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

I had a USO on my 338 LM and sold it. USO was fine for 308 and 260 Rem but eye relief was too short for the 338 LM- eye piece would peck eyebrow. I have used NXS 5.5-22x50 and PR 5-25x 56 scopes on 338 LM and was satisfied. Much prefer the PR but either will work.

david

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

338 is barely breathing at 1000yd

i have seen the S&B's acquit themselves well at 1000, but like what was alluded to by jp67....savvy the fine reticule .

 

[jwp475]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pc3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if USO I would go for a 3.8-22x44

if SB go for 5-25x56

Or a NXS 5.5-22 </div></div>


I've owned all 3 of the above scopes and they are perfect on a 338 Lapua

I am currently useing a 5X25X56 S&B with a P-4F reticule and it is great even in the field

 

[Tucsondave]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

X2 on the S&B P4F Reticle

 

[SWFA]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

Zeiss Tactical is hard to beat.

http://swfa.com/Zeiss-Tactical-Hensoldt-Telescopic-Sights-C1950.aspx

Video Review
http://www.snipershide.com/node/24

 

[jwp475]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?



Selling many of the $12,000 models? Just currious

 

[Deisel]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

I got an AI AWSM in .338 Lapua several months ago and went with the S&B 5-25x56 with the P4F reticle. I am very happy with this scope and reticle and would definitely recommend it for a .338 Lapua rifle.

 

[SWFA]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jwp475</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Selling many of the $12,000 models? Just currious </div></div>

Not too many, but remember we do take trades for just about anything of value and in this case it could be land, cars, trucks or boats.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RT-9krpq3c

The innovative 6-24x72 SAM (Shooter-supporting Attachment Module) riflescope with digital information display is an ideal tool for the user. Under menu guidance, SAM provides shooters with all the information necessary for precise target acquisition, without requiring them to take their eyes off the target. SAM automatically incorporates ballistics and environmental parameters such as temperature, air pressure and humidity to compute the bullet drop compensation in elevation and azimuth. If these values are set to 0 on the top and side knobs, the riflescope is ready for zeroing

 

[jwp475]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?



It is indeed an awsome piece of equipment....

 

[Rob01]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

Nightforce 5.5-22x56 with reticle and knobs of choice would work great and save you about $1400 over the S&B. I used one on a 408 Chey Tac to shot to 2000 yards on an MOA sized target without a problem.

 

[BIGGLEE0351]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

I'm a Nightforce fan myself.

 

[exhogflyer]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

Although I'm a NF fan myself on my 338 LM I have a Leupold Mk 4 8.5-25x50 with TMR reticle.It's a good match and I got a deal on it I couldn't say no to...and so far no regrets.I know many here have opinions against Loopy my feeling is that it's a very good scope with nicely "neutral" glass...meaning color,contrast, resolution is a nice middle balance.Though they may not be great they do many things VERY good.

 

[Jim the Plumber]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

I have a 5.5x22x50 MLR Nightforce NXS on mine. Works great on running coyotes at 311 yards

 

[wphoto]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

Please note these are my personal opinions and only one scope was harmed in the formulation of them.

The USO we have had have all had problems. Worse than their product is their customer service, consistently over promising and under delivering...

The Nightforce 5-22X56 and the Leupold Mark 4's are great scopes and you will probably be happy with for a long time. (provided you never look through an S&B or an Zeiss Optronics.)

Depending on your friends budget, Leupy, NF, PH and S&B in that order.

Hope this helps.

 

[pc3]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tucsondave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">X2 on the S&B P4F Reticle</div></div>

I bought the P4 and while its great in low light and on the lower powers it is a thick reticle when shooting for groups and using 25x.

I would but the P4 Fine second time around but I am not to stressed. For Shooting Game the P4 works well.

 

[JRose]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Slickrick0999</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I am completely happy with my USO </div></div>

Answered your own question....

 

[hunter223]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jim the Plumber</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 5.5x22x50 MLR Nightforce NXS on mine. Works great on running coyotes at 311 yards

</div></div>

Yeah, but what about at 312 yards???

 

[match308]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

This one:

Link

 

[hexades1]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

If you use a spotter with a reticle for distance estimation or a LRF then you are MUCH better off with SB PMII 3-12X50 DT 0,1cm cliks with P4 or Milddot 2nd Gen reticle. Smaller scope hels in the field. P4F is too thin for low light shooting. If you do not ever shoot in low light then you might be able to use P4F.

You can carry a spare aluminium baseball bat in your rucksack if you feel you can not live without the big size of the SD PMII 5-25X56

Basically it comes down to what you need the scope for. For shooting 3-12X is just fine out to 1500m. Most militaries in the world have chosen 3-12X50 or 3-12X56 for their 338LMs and 300 Win Mags.

 

[head2h2o]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

Another vote for the NXS 5.5-22, as the magnification is really all that you will need and the crosshairs are fine enough that you will not cover up a target at the distances that the 338 is capable of.

 

[Sendero_Man]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jwp475</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pc3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if USO I would go for a 3.8-22x44

if SB go for 5-25x56

Or a NXS 5.5-22 </div></div>


I've owned all 3 of the above scopes and they are perfect on a 338 Lapua

I am currently useing a 5X25X56 S&B with a P-4F reticule and it is great even in the field

</div></div>

An ABS 338LM ?? sweet

 

[BMelton]

Re: what scope for 338 lapua mag?

I couldnt agree with you more hunter223....LOL I know what you were implying.....good one though


Bryan