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Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 03:15 AM
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Nitronx898
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I just bought a 6.5 Creedmoor in the Ruger Precision Rifle and needing a scope. I was thinking the Elliminator but having second thoughts. Any long range guys on here have any suggestions for me.
Thanks Wil
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 03:19 AM
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 03:24 AM
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$1000-1500 and use it for hunting and target practice
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 03:44 AM
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Mike Honcho
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Nightforce shv, vortex viper hslr ffp, sightron si3, or leupold mark 4. NF holds value the best.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 03:50 AM
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New nightforce New Burris Some leupolds
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 04:06 AM
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J.G.
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SS 5-20X HD Night Force SHV F-1 4-14X Burris XTR II 3-15X or 4-20X or 5-25X
^^All Mil reticle, Mil turrets and First Focal Plane
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 04:24 AM
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I would add to that list the Bushnell Elite Tactical. It's FFP with Mil/Mil as well.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 04:39 AM
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I would add to that list the Bushnell Elite Tactical. It's FFP with Mil/Mil as well. Dangit! If forgot they have some within his budget. I have the Bushy ERS 3.5-21 and it has performed perfectly. It retails at SWFA for $2k, but can be found under $1500 elsewhere.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 04:55 AM
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I would add to that list the Bushnell Elite Tactical. It's FFP with Mil/Mil as well. Dangit! If forgot they have some within his budget. I have the Bushy ERS 3.5-21 and it has performed perfectly. It retails at SWFA for $2k, but can be found under $1500 elsewhere. I've been thinking about that for my new rifle. I have a suspicion I will go back with the PST though
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 11:27 AM
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There's better options than the PST if you put just a tad more money on top of PST budget.
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02/11/16 01:08 PM
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In that budget I'd look for a used gen 1 Razor.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 01:35 PM
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02/11/16 01:47 PM
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They are really nice for the price. Solid scope too.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 01:54 PM
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Seeing lots of good things about them. Burris sells to Fire, Police, and Military at a significant discount. The 3-15X is on my short list for the AR in .308, and pull double duty on the 7 Rem Mag. Night Force SHV F-1 is also on that list.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 02:26 PM
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In that price range you can also find a Used or Demo Nightforce NXS
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 02:49 PM
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Second focal plane, though.
Guy I had out yesterday had one. He had to live at 22X magnification, all day. Sure a guy can drop down to 11X, and cut his holds in half, but I'd rather not have to worry about a specific magnification and doing math.
YMMV
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 03:43 PM
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Seeing lots of good things about them. Burris sells to Fire, Police, and Military at a significant discount. The 3-15X is on my short list for the AR in .308, and pull double duty on the 7 Rem Mag. Night Force SHV F-1 is also on that list. just saw the price for LEO's, that will be going on top of my next rifle.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 04:26 PM
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They are really nice for the price. Solid scope too. Agreed, I was surprised with this one and it is a nice scope for sure.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/11/16 08:39 PM
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Weight is killer in that range...it's why I'm running a PST. I can't imagine having a 3lb scope on top of my rifle, 2lb is heavy enough.
I'll probably try a Razor AMD after the intial "must have" purchasing is over...it's a little heavier but not as heavy as the Gen 1 and 2 Razors.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/12/16 01:39 AM
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Weight is killer in that range...it's why I'm running a PST. I can't imagine having a 3lb scope on top of my rifle, 2lb is heavy enough. I was noticing this today.... PST 23oz, SS 31oz, Burris XTR II 30 oz
No doubt about the AR crap, just damn shame hunters don't have self control and knowledge
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/12/16 01:46 AM
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I got a 4-16x50 Burris Elliminator III with a 4in shade. I'll make you a good deal on it.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/12/16 01:58 AM
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Weight is killer in that range...it's why I'm running a PST. I can't imagine having a 3lb scope on top of my rifle, 2lb is heavy enough. I was noticing this today.... PST 23oz, SS 31oz, Burris XTR II 30 oz Constantly check the turrets on a PST to verify they are zeroed before shooting anything. They inadvertently get moved while moving the rifle in and out of a scabbard, and/ or slinging the rifle. That was the biggest problem for me, and I had some ideas to help with it, just never followed through. They are good scopes for the money, and they are some of the lightest in the group with those features.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/12/16 02:12 AM
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I vote for Burris xtr ii 4-20x50. Just because I want one bad.
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Re: Needing a long range scope
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02/12/16 02:20 AM
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Weight is killer in that range...it's why I'm running a PST. I can't imagine having a 3lb scope on top of my rifle, 2lb is heavy enough. I was noticing this today.... PST 23oz, SS 31oz, Burris XTR II 30 oz Constantly check the turrets on a PST to verify they are zeroed before shooting anything. They inadvertently get moved while moving the rifle in and out of a scabbard, and/ or slinging the rifle. That was the biggest problem for me, and I had some ideas to help with it, just never followed through. They are good scopes for the money, and they are some of the lightest in the group with those features. I have had the same issue with my PST with I am taking it in and out of a scabbard, elevation spinning I was not as worried about as the windage. Which is why I went to the atacr and if/when I upgrade the PST it will have a capped windage turret.
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