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Posted: 4/4/2012 3:46:16 PM EDT
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Ok so I find myself in need of 2 scopes for two different purposes....
First is a scope for my Noveske SPR. I would like something with variable magnification at least up to 9x zoom but preferably a 2.5-10 or something close. Would like to keep this as light weight as possible and as short overall length as possible...Preferably no longer than 12" and no heaver than around 16oz or so. Second is for a Larue PredatAR. I'm looking for a 1-4 or 1-6 or similar with the same guidelines as above...As short and light as possible. Now here is the catch: Total of combined scopes with mounts has a max cost of $2,000. I have a few different ideas of what to get but would like to get the hive's opinion on this. So let's hear what you guys can come up with... 
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16 ounces is gonna be tough. I came close, but I couldn't always do it.
Option #1 3-9x42mm Super Sniper 1-4x24mm Super Sniper Option #2 2.5-10x44mm Vortex PST 1-7x24mm Sightron (and here) Option #3 3-9x40mm Leupold VX-R Patrol 1-6x24mm Leupold VX-6 Option #4 2.5-10x42mm IOR 1-5x24mm Weaver Super Slam |
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Quoted: 16 ounces is gonna be tough. I came close, but I couldn't always do it. Option #1 3-9x42mm Super Sniper 1-4x24mm Super Sniper Option #2 2.5-10x44mm Vortex PST 1-7x24mm Sightron (and here) Option #3 3-9x40mm Leupold VX-R Patrol 1-6x24mm Leupold VX-6 Option #4 2.5-10x42mm IOR 1-5x24mm Weaver Super Slam I like Option #4, but he would still have money to go with the Weaver Tactical 1-5x and still be under $2k. That adds a better reticule, FFP, and illumination. |
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I would do this:
SWFA SS 1-6x24 and Leupold VX-R Patrol 3-9x40 with Larue mounts. Should be right at about $2000. |
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I would do this: SWFA SS 1-6x24 and Leupold VX-R Patrol 3-9x40 with Larue mounts. Should be right at about $2000. Thanks everyone for all of the suggestions... This above is what I'm leaning towards. What I really don't understand is if I "need" an FFP scope. I've heard it is a good idea to use one on longer range scopes but that it doesn't matter as much on a 1-4 or 1-6 scope...Not sure how true this is though. |
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I would do this: SWFA SS 1-6x24 and Leupold VX-R Patrol 3-9x40 with Larue mounts. Should be right at about $2000. Thanks everyone for all of the suggestions... This above is what I'm leaning towards. What I really don't understand is if I "need" an FFP scope. I've heard it is a good idea to use one on longer range scopes but that it doesn't matter as much on a 1-4 or 1-6 scope...Not sure how true this is though. Do you even need a scope? The major benefit of FFP is your holdovers work at any power. You can also range at any power but I rarely range with my scope. The last five scopes I have bought are mil/mil and two of those are FFP. I personally think mil/mil is more of a benefit than FFP. Once you figure that your bullet drop is 1.5 mils on the dial you can also hold at 1.5 mils on the reticle if you can't or don't want to dial your elevation. With a SFP scope this works at the highest power, with FFP at any power. Every variable scope I buy from now on will be mil/mil. If its mag is larger than 10x it will also be FFP. ETA: My SPR with the Bushnell 3-12 
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I would do this: SWFA SS 1-6x24 and Leupold VX-R Patrol 3-9x40 with Larue mounts. Should be right at about $2000. Thanks everyone for all of the suggestions... This above is what I'm leaning towards. What I really don't understand is if I "need" an FFP scope. I've heard it is a good idea to use one on longer range scopes but that it doesn't matter as much on a 1-4 or 1-6 scope...Not sure how true this is though. Do you even need a scope? The major benefit of FFP is your holdovers work at any power. You can also range at any power but I rarely range with my scope. The last five scopes I have bought are mil/mil and two of those are FFP. I personally think mil/mil is more of a benefit than FFP. Once you figure that your bullet drop is 1.5 mils on the dial you can also hold at 1.5 mils on the reticle if you can't or don't want to dial your elevation. With a SFP scope this works at the highest power, with FFP at any power. Every variable scope I buy from now on will be mil/mil. If its mag is larger than 10x it will also be FFP. ETA: My SPR with the Bushnell 3-12 http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1329/024xm.jpg Well seeing as my Noveske SPR is set up almost exactly like your's (no iron sights) I would say I need a scope for that one. I also have 3 AR's with Aimpoint's which is why I want to set the Larue up with a low powered scope for coyote hunting and hiking around since my SPR is a pig and sucks for carrying. I figure these two rifles should cover all my shorter and longer range 5.56 rifle needs...
I actually agree with you on the reticle matching the turrets whether it's mil/mil or moa/moa...I prefer mil/mil but don't mind either way. I have never used a FFP scope so I just wanted to know if it would help me any. I think it would be nice for the SPR at least but not a necessity from the reading I've been doing. I have been using SFP scopes for awhile now so I do understand how those work for the most part... |
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FFP is definitely not necessary but I like having it because I do coyote hunt some with my SPR and its just one less thing to worry about.
Of course this is just my opinion but I think you are definitely on the right track. A 1x-? on the LT and something with a little more mag for the SPR.
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FFP is definitely not necessary but I like having it because I do coyote hunt some with my SPR and its just one less thing to worry about. Of course this is just my opinion but I think you are definitely on the right track. A 1x-? on the LT and something with a little more mag for the SPR. Haha...Thanks I think I'm finally getting closer to a decision. I hope so at least. I think I'm going to stick with the SFP for the SPR since it's mostly a bench rifle anyways and I will generally have time to figure out the math and adjustments with no pressure. Plus it seems I can find more options in my price range that fit my requirements. For the Larue you bring up a good point on going with the FFP for coyote hunting but I have a couple of months to decide since there is a little bit of a wait for that rifle to get here...  
I will most likely go with the SS 1-6x24 if it's out or the 1-4x24 depending on my needs. |
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