Recent content by lechwe

OK here's where we are at this point. I've read and taken into consideration all the advice you guys have given. After evaluating that advice and m goals I decided to go with the Vortex HST 4-16x44. I know I was given much better options for true long range shooting. However, this is still going...

Can you guys expand a bit on the advantages of the reticle in the PST compared to the HST? There's the obvious of an illuminated reticle when the light is low but there must be something else as well. One thing I can already see the advantage of becoming a better more educated shooter. I...

Mark, Thanks for the input. I'm checking out the Burris as we speak. I like what I see so far. Nothing against the 700's but at the time I was buying my rifles I liked the fit and feel of the browning better. they have been really good weapons for me so far (I've got 4 of them). At the time I...

Guys, Thanks for the input. I understand the more power thing. However, This is going to primarily a hunting rig so I really don't want to go above the 4-16. That may not allow me to realistically get out to the 1000yd mark and that's OK. I'll just have to find out what is realistic and what...

OK, so here's a little background. I've been shooting and hand loading for the past 30 years. I'd like to think I'm a pretty decent shot but my comfortable range is about 350 yds. I'd like to get comfortable to at least 600 yds in hunting situations and hopefully out to 800-1000 eventually for...