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9/11/2012 12:17:05 PM EDT
Need a scope for my new RRA 20" predator pursuit upper. Paper punching 100-200 yards with 600/1000 yard range available for fun occasionally.

Was thinking Nikon (I have 3 and like 'em) coyote 4.5x14x40.......
9/11/2012 12:30:32 PM EDT
[#1]
Millett has their 4-16 which would work from 100-1000 yards when need be.  Keeping it dialed down low would be good for 100-200 yards.  Decent optics for the price:



http://www.opticsplanet.com/millet-tactical-riflescope.html



The Buckmasters 4-14x40 with the side focus would also be another great choice.  BDC, NikoPlex, and mil Dot reticles on that model.





http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-riflescope-buckmasters-4-14x40.html





Trevor B.

9/11/2012 1:36:09 PM EDT
[#2]
Anything vortex....nitex by weaver.....

I disagree on millet
9/11/2012 2:22:32 PM EDT
[#3]
Best budget LR scope there is IMO
9/11/2012 3:01:14 PM EDT
[#4]





Yup.



 
9/11/2012 3:16:34 PM EDT
[#5]
I liked that video review shown on that MidwayUSA link for the Weaver Grand Slam.
9/11/2012 3:21:41 PM EDT
[#6]



Agreed.





 
9/11/2012 3:40:47 PM EDT
[#7]
very good glass for the price but the nitrex line will get you more, same quality, less price imho and they are weaver
9/11/2012 3:47:50 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
very good glass for the price but the nitrex line will get you more, same quality, less price imho and they are weaver


Same glass yes.  The problem is there are no mil based reticles available and the adjustments don't match the reticle like the weaver.  This sucks balls.  Ever try to shoot in the wind with a duplex reticle?  It doesn't work so well.
9/11/2012 4:02:50 PM EDT
[#9]
Wow, thanks for the replies. Will check out the weaver in depth.
9/11/2012 4:16:59 PM EDT
[#10]
any of you actually have one of these scopes?
9/11/2012 4:24:42 PM EDT
[#11]
I have three of the Weavers...
9/11/2012 4:40:18 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Quoted:
very good glass for the price but the nitrex line will get you more, same quality, less price imho and they are weaver


Same glass yes.  The problem is there are no mil based reticles available and the adjustments don't match the reticle like the weaver.  This sucks balls.  Ever try to shoot in the wind with a duplex reticle?  It doesn't work so well.


yes I concede your point, you are right on that.  I think for 300 that is a fine scope when you take that into consideration.
9/11/2012 4:40:57 PM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
any of you actually have one of these scopes?


have and had more, now I'm mostly a vortex guy.  I do like swfa ss series as well.....
9/11/2012 4:56:01 PM EDT
[#14]
I 2nd the SWFA SS scopes.  I have a 16x on my .308 that I paid $299 for.  I've also tried Sightmark and NC Star.  At first I thought I had a problem with the Sightmark holding zero, but I think it had something to do with the rings and not necessarily the scope.  I had it mounted on an AR-10 .308.  I returned it anyway.  The online retailer I purchased it from said it is the better of the cheap scopes.  The NC Star Shooter II series is mounted on my .223.  I've only taken it to the range once, but I was shooting nice groups at 200 yards.  It's the 10 - 40 x 50, so it looks ridiculously big.  I got it for $99 from cheaperthandirt.  I don't know how long it'll last given the price, but I did see plenty of positive reviews.
9/11/2012 4:59:15 PM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
Need a scope for my new RRA 20" predator pursuit upper. Paper punching 100-200 yards with 600/1000 yard range available for fun occasionally.

Was thinking Nikon (I have 3 and like 'em) coyote 4.5x14x40.......


I have the 4.5x14x40 with mildot and love it.  You can't get better for the money.
9/11/2012 5:03:31 PM EDT
[#16]
What about a mount or rings? Don't need quick release. Weaver might be the winner. On sale for $299

9/11/2012 5:06:24 PM EDT
[#17]



Quoted:


any of you actually have one of these scopes?


I own two of the Weavers.



 
9/11/2012 5:07:03 PM EDT
[#18]
I have a weaver 3x10x40 tactical and it is a damn good optic for the money . If you feel you need more magnification midway also has a nikon 6x18 x 40 side focus mil-dot scope for around the same price I also have one of those on a howa varmint supreme and it is a very nice optic . the only draw back is the clicks are in 1/8th inch increments.
9/11/2012 5:13:07 PM EDT
[#19]



Quoted:


What about a mount or rings? Don't need quick release. Weaver might be the winner. On sale for $299





Armalite has a good mount

 
9/11/2012 5:24:55 PM EDT
[#20]
I actually think the best scope under $500 right now is the viper hs 5-15x44 that midway has exclusive.  I got one on the intro run at $399 which is like theft in my book.

For the money, you cannot beat that scope
9/11/2012 5:25:56 PM EDT
[#21]
Quoted:
What about a mount or rings? Don't need quick release. Weaver might be the winner. On sale for $299



If you are keeping it lower cost and want a qd, go pepr.
9/11/2012 5:52:18 PM EDT
[#22]
No qd required. Can go pepr or larue with built in 10 moa slope.
9/11/2012 7:35:45 PM EDT
[#23]
Quoted:

Quoted:


Yup.
 
Agreed.

 
Add me to the list, too.

9/12/2012 7:56:41 AM EDT
[#24]
What about this:  http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/riflescopes/m-223/4-16x42_BDC_600/8493
9/12/2012 8:33:35 AM EDT
[#25]


Optically that scope is good but thats about it.  The reticle and adjustments are mismatched and are only good for one load at one atmospheric condition.  That's the problem with BDCs.  There are also no wind holds on the reticle.  If you truly want a LR scope, this is not it.
9/12/2012 8:46:01 AM EDT
[#26]
For a budget mount you could use a Primary Arms mount or the Primary Arms Deluxe mount shown on this page.

The Vortex Optics Cantilever mount (NOT QD) looks real nice! Probably worth the few extra bucks.
9/12/2012 10:14:16 AM EDT
[#27]
Quoted:
Quoted:
What about a mount or rings? Don't need quick release. Weaver might be the winner. On sale for $299



If you are keeping it lower cost and want a qd, go pepr.

Burris PEPR is solid and seems to be the most reasonably priced among rings of that quality.  I have two of them

9/12/2012 12:22:40 PM EDT
[#28]
Okay, ordered up the Weaver and PEPR mount.  Both on sale!  $299 and $76....
9/12/2012 3:04:06 PM EDT
[#29]


You'll love it.  Its a great little scope.
9/12/2012 4:15:02 PM EDT
[#30]
Now I need to learn to shoot mildot......
9/12/2012 4:28:04 PM EDT
[#31]
Here is some reading for you.  Also, come join us in the Precision Rifles forum on the Armory.

http://8541tactical.com/articles.php
9/16/2012 7:42:33 PM EDT
[#32]
How do the Primary Arms scopes fall into this category? Are there better out there for the 250 dollar range?
9/17/2012 2:30:36 AM EDT
[#33]
I have read on a lot of the precision rifle forums that the SS 10x40 is hands down the best sub 300 dollar scope out there.

9/17/2012 3:05:55 AM EDT
[#34]
ss scopes are very high quality for their price. Ive had a few and really liked them
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