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Posted: 10/24/2012 9:13:01 AM EDT
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I'm looking to get into a budget conscious long range scope and am considering one of the following: Primary arms 4-14 x44 or the Millett TRS-1 4-16 x50. I can get a great deal on the Millett but if the PA is of comparable quality, it'll be less expensive.
Any opinions on these two options?? Are they a bit over kill?? I'll be pushing my new rifle to 700-800 yards so I'll need some power, but 14 might be a bit long. I'd also prefer not to turn my AR into a boat anchor if it can be avoided. Are they any other options I should consider, for say $200 or less?? Thanks everyone!! I'm new to the forum and have been gathering a wealth of information!! D |
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I use an old 4-16x for long range shooting out to 700+yrds (780 is max target on my "Local" long range, but that is a single target out in the trees past the cleared area ).
I use the same sight on 12-14x for target shooting on shorter distances as well, all the way down to 25-50yrd but only for pure target shooting as locating the target with that much magnification is rather slow for me. I love seeing my hits well, when target shooting , so I pretty much never use the scope on less than 10x. It's kind of big and heavy on the gun though so I only use it on a bipod I have an Aimpoint pro as well, with both sights on QD mounts so I can use whichever based on the type of shooting I'll do. I always put the Aimpoint back on when the rifle is home. I have played with the thought of a 1-4x or 1-6x but never bit the bullet. I might get a cheap one and put it on my .22LR upper. |
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Are they any other options I should consider, for say $200 or less?? Yes. You should consider spending more than $200. At least another $100 would get you into a good scope. Check out the Weaver Grand Slam Tac 3-10x40 from Midwayusa. You don't need a ton of magnification. Glass quality and TRACKING are way more important in LR shooting. |
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Thanks for the input everyone. I do appreciate the insight.
First, the budget is the budget. The TRS-1 I mentioned retails for well over my budget but I'd be able to get a steal on it. So that's the only one over $200 in consideration. Also, the weaver does not have an illum. reticle, which is on my list of features I'd like to have. Additionally, I'll likely be putting a red dot at 1 o'clock for close in stuff if that matters any to suggestions. |
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