1000 Yard Scope

[bayoupirate]

So I finally have ordered my 1000 yard gun.
It's a Savage LRP in 260 Rem.

I really like Leupold scopes, but recently I bought a Nikon and a Weaver Grand Slam and was impressed with the quality for the $$$.

Here's what I'm looking for:

Variable Power at least up to 20x

Side Focus

Mil-Dot or other ranging reticle

.10 Mil adustments

I'd like to buy a Schmitt & Bender or a Night Force, but I'm trying to keep it under $1000.

Suggestion Please.

 

[kz45]

This guy does real good reviews, a lot to read
http://opticsthoughts.com/index.php

 

[flemgunner]

Dude go with the Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 with FFP. I stuck that on my rem 700 and LOVE it! Also the price is below 1k so you cant beat it

 

[ta2d_cop]

Save up the extra $$$ and get a NSX. You won't regret it.

 

[kz45]

Save up the extra $$$ and get a NSX. You won't regret it.

You can find them used for $1000, I did

 

[Ritten]

Save up the extra $$$ and get a NSX. You won't regret it.

+1

Or just save up and buy a new one.

 

[Barney88PDC]

In that price rangeish NF or Vortex.

I prefer FFP for tactical comps. Easier for holdovers / unders.

 

[HiCapMag]

Welllll.....for under a grand your not getting S&B or NF. But save a bit more and you can probably get a used NF in the $1300-$1500 range (Joe if you got over a 10x at that price you robbed somebody ) but not first focal plane. If your just shooting static long range (F class or FPR or the like) FFP is not a big deal. But, if you want to shoot "sniper" matches\ tactical comps, you will want the FFP. I have read good things about the newer line of Bushnell's with FFP but no personal experience yet. Thoughts from here. Good luck.

 

[kz45]

I got that 2.5-10-32 with Zero Stop for $1050 LNIB

Ray's probably looking for more power. I had a 3.5-15-56 and sold it ( but not for a grand) to buy another 2.5-10, my eyes like the 10 power a lot better, its brighter, nothing wrong with the 3.5-15 tho

 

[bayoupirate]

Yes, Need more power.
I have a Nikon with 18x and it's good at 500 by I'll need a few more x's to do 1000.

 

[HiCapMag]

Check over on Snipers Hide .... Several that should fill the bill.

 

[kz45]

This might help
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=136048&pid=1531174&st=0&#entry1531174

 

[scooterj]

This might help
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=136048&pid=1531174&st=0&#entry1531174

Was fixin to post the same thing.
Jump on it, Ray

 

[HiCapMag]

Ummmmm...... That's probably not even going to get him half way to a scope bros.

 

[scooterj]

Ummmmm...... That's probably not even going to get him half way to a scope bros.

But it will save him $400.00 on the way there

 

[kbrview]

Second the Vortex. FFP PST 24x under $900. Great scope for the money.

 

[bayoupirate]

Thanks for all the info.

I'll let you know what I end up with.

 

[bayoupirate]

MOA or MilRad?

.25 MOA vs .1 MRad?

Any advantage?

 

[Ritten]

MOA or MilRad?

.25 MOA vs .1 MRad?

Any advantage?

Did you read Barney88pdc's sticky at the top of the optics forum??

 

[Barney88PDC]

Either will work just make sure the scope has enough adjustment that will be required for the range you intend to shoot.

1 click with 1/4 MOA/click adjustments (that is what the majority of MOA turrets are) moves your POI .26 inches at 100 yards.

1 click with 0.1 MIL/click (again what most MIL turrets are) moves your POI .36 inches at 100 yards.

So the MIL is more coarse of an adjustment than MOA.

WHATEVER YOU GO WITH MATCH THE RETICAL AND TURRETS. MIL/MIL OR MOA/MOA!!!
NO MIL retical /MOA turrets!