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Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 06:51 PM
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some of you saw my other post a bit ago about the Swaro X5.....having to have a project at all times, I'm thinking about selling my Wnchester Pre 64 featherweight .243 and my new Ruger #1 in 6.5 Creedmoor, taking the cash and buying a high end scope for my 6.5 LR/Fclass rifle. First kicker NO VORTEX PLEASE My budget is $3000ish, My conundrum would be, do I go for the Swaro X5 "hunting" scope or do I go for a more mainstream optic geared more to target/tactical??? The reason I ask this is I'm sure I will be selling this rig one day, which scope will bring more $$ "return" I once built a dedicated F-Class rifle in 7mmWSM, I had it built as a single shot, NO DBM. This mistake cost me allot of $$ when I sold it. I already know JG's answer,
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 07:05 PM
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You could pick up a lightly used or maybe even a new S&B in that price range, there are some pretty good deals on the PMII scopes right now because S&B is releasing some new optics. I've been extremely pleased with my S&B 5-25x56 and really love the H2CMR reticle. I've compared it side by side with quite a few high end scopes from different manufacturers and haven't found anything I'd rather have.
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 07:06 PM
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Buzz, you're killing me!
I know I've never gotten my money back on any custom or semi-custom I've sold, so I'm with you on the mistake deal.
If I were going to seriously twist turrets, I'd have to go NF, SWFA, or Bushy HDMR.
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 07:28 PM
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I suggest you sign-up at "Bruno's Shooters Supplies". Every so often I receive a email sales offer for Nightforce & other high end scopes. Some used, demo & open box. They stand behind what they offer too.
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 07:44 PM
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good idea, I had a Nightforce 8-32 NXS on that 7mmWSM may go there again, zero stop this time
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10/26/16 07:46 PM
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My favorite scope at the moment is the NF ATACR F1 4-16. Love the size and weight of this optic. Low profile locking turret and digital illumination is a nice touch too. I also have the 5-25 ATACR and like the smaller version by far. I think it's still early for the X5 to have a good read on how it would sell used.
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 08:03 PM
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Buzz, firemans reccomendations in other posts actually wouldn't be the best for f class. My first recommendation would be a NF 15-55, second would be the vortex golden eagle 15-60
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 09:01 PM
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F-class is another animal. I doubt F-class guys use Mil/Mil FFP. When in Rhome, do as the Roman's do.
Nightforce is hard to look away from, but I'd try to find one used.
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 09:04 PM
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but I will probably sell it to a tactical guy.
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 09:08 PM
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Well, one of the high end scopes my tongue is hanging out for, is the NF ATACR F-1 5-25X Mil-R reticle, of course.
God willing I get to build an extreme range rifle, that's the scope for it.
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 09:09 PM
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 09:43 PM
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S and B or the Tangent Theta
In the NF for glass clarity you need to get in the atacr line , it is more noticeable than the nxs
I know you said no vortex but they have a new high end scope that is supposed to be really really good and all American
There are a couple kahles scopes.
But for the money I would go atacr or look at new vortex. $2-3500 not $3000 plus
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 10:13 PM
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S and B or the Tangent Theta
In the NF for glass clarity you need to get in the atacr line , it is more noticeable than the nxs
I know you said no vortex but they have a new high end scope that is supposed to be really really good and all American
There are a couple kahles scopes.
But for the money I would go atacr or look at new vortex. $2-3500 not $3000 plus Tangent theta over a S&B
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 10:57 PM
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They just came out with a sfp atacr a few weeks ago
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/26/16 11:27 PM
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S and B or the Tangent Theta
In the NF for glass clarity you need to get in the atacr line , it is more noticeable than the nxs
I know you said no vortex but they have a new high end scope that is supposed to be really really good and all American
There are a couple kahles scopes.
But for the money I would go atacr or look at new vortex. $2-3500 not $3000 plus Tangent theta over a S&B New tangent theta is out of his price range anyway, and there arent many used ones that I've seen floating around for $3k. Lots of lightly used S&Bs for great prices if you know where to look and I know of a vendor selling brand new S&B 5-25x56s for several hundred less than list price because of the new optics S&B is releasing. You can snag a 5-25x56 H2CMR with locking MTC turrets for $3200 vs over $4000 new...
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/27/16 03:56 PM
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Why no Vortex? I have a GenII Razor and it's very comparable to my NF.
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10/27/16 04:32 PM
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Why no Vortex? I have a GenII Razor and it's very comparable to my NF. They are nice but so dang heavy!
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10/27/16 04:52 PM
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Well, one of the high end scopes my tongue is hanging out for, is the NF ATACR F-1 5-25X Mil-R reticle, of course.
God willing I get to build an extreme range rifle, that's the scope for it. This is what I have on my 7WSM and absolutely love it. Unfortunately I don't have another "high end" scope to compare it with. I have only compared it with my Vortex PST 4-16x50 ffp, PST 6-24x50 ffp, my dad's Leupold vx3 4.5-14x50 30mm tube, and a buddy's new NF SHV 4-16 F1 and in my opinion they don't even come close (which they shouldn't).
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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10/30/16 01:33 PM
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I always thought serious F class guys went with higher magnification scopes above 30X. In that case go Nightmare.
For a regular 5-25x, go Nightforce F1, used SB or used Premier.
If you got the coin buy the Tangent Theta and you'll never sell it.
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10/30/16 08:31 PM
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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11/02/16 04:08 AM
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I picked up a F-TR class rifle used and have a Sightron SIII 8-32 on it and it's a good solid performer for the money. Tracks very good and I love the reticle. Only shot one match so far with this setup and took 3rd because I can't read wind.
I am getting the Golden Eagle Vortex for the F-TR that Derrick at Horizon is building for me.
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Re: Higher End Scope recomendations
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11/02/16 08:13 PM
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keep me posted DStroud, do you have a calendar of F-Class Matches? only one I know of is the Bayou Rifles Club, South of Houston.
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11/02/16 11:55 PM
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Central Texas Silhueta Association in New Braunfels has a 500 yard F-Class match the first Saturday of each month.
Check the Texas State Rifle Association for its F-Class matches.
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11/03/16 12:46 AM
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Khales or ATACR, not even a hard decision.
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