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Posted: 3/28/2009 6:48:28 PM EDT
| i am putting together either a 16'' or 18'' ar for precision. shooting groups at 100-200 yds with the ability to plink and maneuver on the lower magnification settings every once in awhile. but shooting for groups is my main objective. would you suggest a 2.5-10ish optic or 3.5-15ish? is 10x enough? is 15x overkill? |
| I have no problem shooting to 200 with a 9 power, I would say you would be fine with a 10 power. It's basically going to boil down to what you are comfortable with. If you feel the 10 is enough and you are grouping to your expectations then great....if not try a higher magnification. I would be more cautious about having good glass rather than the magnification. |
| gotcha. the nightforce is as expensive as i can possibly go. in my spending i'd feel more comfortable with buying the 2.5-10x24. is the 2.5-10x32 really needed for my application seeing that it is a few hundred dollars more? besides nightforce and leupold who else should i be looking at in this price range? |
| You might wanna take a look at the new Bushnell 6500 Tactical just coming out. Though I don't know first hand nor have read anything,the Bushy's I do have are SUPER clear and well made.The one I'm referring to is the 2.5-16x50, which is a nice low to high range and should come in about $700 discounted. I am considering mounting one on an SPR build I'm doing.... |
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