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Posted: 3/21/2017 2:19:04 PM EDT
Just bought a Razor Gen 1 5-20. Its going on a 300WM. I am now wondering if I should have gotten something with higher end magnification. I can get out to about 1000 yards max on my land, but that's pushing it. Top end of my budget for this project is $1600 on glass. I came in just under for $1500 and change for the scope and switch view. Scope will be in later this week.
This is my first super long range rig. What do you guys think? I know some is preference. But I wanted the best quality glass I could swing. |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 2:25:30 PM EDT
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What is your intended target? If it's anything over a 12" gong, 20x will be plenty.
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Posted: 3/21/2017 2:40:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
What is your intended target? If it's anything over a 12" gong, 20x will be plenty. but yes, mostly a gong. |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 2:40:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Caesar01]
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Double tap
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Posted: 3/21/2017 2:45:46 PM EDT
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If you have high levels of mirage, you won't even use 20x. That scope will serve you well.
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Posted: 3/21/2017 3:36:28 PM EDT
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That's plenty for most targets.
If you're expecting to see bullet holes nothing will work at that range. Anything more than that is not necessary on a clear day, but can be useful. And if there is mirage more than that is wasted. |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 3:57:08 PM EDT
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That's plenty of magnification for 1000 yards. I typical shoot at 12-14 times on my razor gen 2.
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Posted: 3/21/2017 4:15:05 PM EDT
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If you're in a benchrest competition, and 0.1" in group size is the difference between first place and tenth place, you don't have enough magnification.
For any other type of shooting, you have more than enough. |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 4:27:43 PM EDT
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All you really need to see is splash from your misses. I could see .308 splash just fine with a 10x max scope, you'll be fine. I bet you won't even turn it to 20x because of mirage.
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Posted: 3/21/2017 4:46:19 PM EDT
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Sounds like I did OK then. I appreciate the feedback. I debated on a PST and save some coin, but all I have read is that the step up to the Razor is well worth it. I just could not go over 1600 right now and in order to go the next step up, it was a significant price increase.
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Posted: 3/21/2017 5:25:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Firestarter123]
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Posted: 3/21/2017 5:31:22 PM EDT
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i have a 4-16x50 PST on my 300WM
one day i will get to a 1k yard range..... |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 6:40:05 PM EDT
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20x is more than enough. I have shot at 5" circles at matches with a 15x max scope. You will be fine with a 20x max scope. I have shot my 3-18x scope to 1250 yards at matches on a 12-18" steel.
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Posted: 3/22/2017 11:10:22 AM EDT
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The 5-20 will serve you well. I've used mine out past 1200yds and could make out 10" and 6" plates.
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Posted: 3/30/2017 10:25:02 PM EDT
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Hell yeah. I started out on an old straight 10X Leupold MK4. Blurry as fuck, but it would get you out there.
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Posted: 3/31/2017 6:29:14 AM EDT
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Mine is scheduled to arrive today.
Here the line up at 1k I'll be shooting at tomorrow.  Attached FileWill let you know how she does. |
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Posted: 3/31/2017 8:03:24 AM EDT
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Nice range setup
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Posted: 4/1/2017 8:17:51 PM EDT
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Worked great at 1k and 1.25k!
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