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Thanks… both those rigs should be accurate enough to discern good optics from bad. I'm glad they working for you.
Those Alton scopes are nice ,and I have the one just under the Chronus , but in comparison my vote goes to MEOPTA . I guess it's just me but I don't like Chinese made scopes . That being said I think the CHRONUS is made in JAPAN . They are great scopes.
Yes, Chronus is made in Japan. I actually loaned my Meopta to a friend. His 10x Leupold from 1962 was a little yellowish trying to sight in his newly rebarreled 264 Win Mag, also purchased in 1962 according to him.
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Looks like it checks all your boxes. Personally, for ranges inside 500 yards I prefer my 3-18x over my 5-25x (exit pupil and field of view are larger). I also prefer unlimited warranties for things I carry in the field and expect can be broken. Realize the Burris "forever warranty" only covers manufacturing defects..."These warranties do not cover defects due to normal wear and tear, damage due to misuse, alteration to the product, loss, theft, deliberate damage, or cosmetic damage."Go back to post # 20 on Friday. I asked about the following Burris.
Affordable adjustable scope?
Mark 5HD, NF NXS or NX8. You'll have more scope then you need and can do everything you want with room to learn. All can be had used or new if your leo/mil in your price range.www.longrangehunting.com
Fullfield IV 6-24x50mm | Burris Optics
In less than 2 days theres nearly 60 more posts beyond that and no one picked up on what I asked - the thread just took on a mind of its own.
I'll start with this one and see where it goes - the deal is right and it does what I am after. I can always move it around to other rifles, so it isn't a wasted purchase no matter how I slice it.
That's one that checks all you boxes and a good warranty. Looks good
If the boxes that need checked are "affordable" and "adjustable"… at least the Burris checks one of them.Go back to post # 20 on Friday. I asked about the following Burris.
Affordable adjustable scope?
Mark 5HD, NF NXS or NX8. You'll have more scope then you need and can do everything you want with room to learn. All can be had used or new if your leo/mil in your price range.
Fullfield IV 6-24x50mm | Burris Optics
In less than 2 days theres nearly 60 more posts beyond that and no one picked up on what I asked - the thread just took on a mind of its own.
I'll start with this one and see where it goes - the deal is right and it does what I am after. I can always move it around to other rifles, so it isn't a wasted purchase no matter how I slice it.
It does not matter if you start with this; people will go off-topic regardless. Go for it if you have decided on the scope that meets your intended purpose with your budget, and move on. Good luck!Go back to post # 20 on Friday. I asked about the following Burris.
Affordable adjustable scope?
Mark 5HD, NF NXS or NX8. You'll have more scope then you need and can do everything you want with room to learn. All can be had used or new if your leo/mil in your price range.
Fullfield IV 6-24x50mm | Burris Optics
In less than 2 days theres nearly 60 more posts beyond that and no one picked up on what I asked - the thread just took on a mind of its own.
I'll start with this one and see where it goes - the deal is right and it does what I am after. I can always move it around to other rifles, so it isn't a wasted purchase no matter how I slice it.
I have the SWFA 5-20X50 FFP Mil/Mil on my 300WM and it's been rock solid. Picked it up for $895 on sale. This scope is made in Japan like a lot of the upper mid range priced scopes are I.E. Vortex Razor LHT, Nightforce (not sure which models) are made at the same factory in Japan. The Leuplod VX5 and higher priced models say assembled in USA which can be as little as one step in the assembly process so I believe most of the components also come from Japan. Japan is and has been cranking out quality firearms and optics for many decades now. My 300WM setup is mostly made in Japan; Browning X-bolt and SWFA with the Harris Bi-pod the only component made is USA. This combo shoots lights-out with handloads and slightly under MOA with factory ammo. Don't get me wrong I would love to see all these American based companies bring their manufacturing back to the American workforce where it belongs. I have a Vortex Razor LHT 4.5-22X50 FFP mil/mill on my 280AI and have had 0 tracking issues. It was $1,079 on sale (Optic Planet). There's nothing wrong with a Leupold like the VX5 in SFP if you are handloading so you have a load with low SD and provide accurate dope the CDS dial system works great. I seen them slightly used sell on this site for $750 (3-15X44) with the free CDS dial included. The Leupold scopoes I run in SFP are zeroed for MPBR and really like the low light capabilities with 40mm objectives. A big selling point for Vortex and SWFA is the no excuse repair or replace warranty for life.
