Best scope for the money

[Deleted member 103481]

Funny enough I always find myself wanting for more magnification with target shooting than when hunting. Even more so at close ranges like 100 yards I'm cranking my scope up all the way to get in close.

On game I often find myself shooting on much lower power

 

[Brad7348]

Ditto...my point exactly

 

[Brad7348]

On game you are trying to hit a target the size of a paper plate at long range. In target shooting you are trying to hit the tiny X you put in the middle of the paper plate.

 

[Jared2700]

I would take an elk at 400 yds but I would think that would be the furthest. I shot thousands of rounds at targets long range and a lot can throw your shot off under real field conditions especially in winter. I dread wounding a majestic animal like an elk. thanks Jared for the post

I think that you as a person are completely in control of what you do and what you believe to be ethical. Just because you don't want to shoot that far doesn't mean that you couldn't. People limit them self all the time. I agree the wind can play some with wind drift. Up down side to side. Mostly side to side but its about using your equipment. And knowing the limitations there of. I don't think you should shoot unless you are sure you can make the shot. But with that being said, on a good day I wouldn't hesitate shooting 1250 plus yards, and have done so on many accessions. Its all about pratice, bullet B.C., sectional density and foot pounds of energy. Hopefully that clears up any misunderstanding. That is why we spend the big buck. So if we see an opportunity we can get the job done. Put that meat in the freezer. You ever been on a hunt where there are so many people that the Elk are staying miles away from where you can get to them? Just as you think you are there you look and they have move a 1000 yards more as you advance toward them. This is where you either give up or have spent the time and money to be able to reach out and touch them. Either way it cost you. You go home empty handed and spent your money for nothing on your trip. Or you go home like me tired as he'll but grinning from ear to ear.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

I know I have commented a lot on this thread but there are a ton of great scope options for right at a $1,000. Just to recap:

Burris XTR II
Burris Veracity
SWFA Series
Vortex HST
Vortex PST
Weaver Tactical
Athlon Midas
Athlon Ares
Ziess
Nikons new Tactical line
Bushnell DMR
Bushnell Nitro and Forge
Leupold VX3 and LRP
Sightron SIII
Nightforce SHV

All can be had in SFP or FFP and MIL/MIL or MOA/MOA

 

[Jared2700]

I know I have commented a lot on this thread but there are a ton of great scope options for right at a $1,000. Just to recap:

Burris XTR II
Burris Veracity
SWFA Series
Vortex HST
Vortex PST
Weaver Tactical
Athlon Midas
Athlon Ares
Ziess
Nikons new Tactical line
Bushnell DMR
Bushnell Nitro and Forge
Leupold VX3 and LRP
Sightron SIII
Nightforce SHV

All can be had in SFP or FFP and MIL/MIL or MOA/MOA

What is your personal favorite out of the bunch. Just dought the Athlon Ares FFP. I love it thus far.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

What is your personal favorite out of the bunch. Just dought the Athlon Ares FFP. I love it thus far.

I really like SWFA a lot. I own 4 x SWFA FFP MIL/MIL. They are probably my favorite.

I have two Weaver Tacticals one in 30mm and one in 34mm tubes FFP MIL/MIL.

I have one Athlon Cronus FFP MIL on a 6 dasher PRS gun. This is by far my nicest scope with the most features. The Weaver Tac in 34mm tube is an extremely close second.

I also have a bunch of Nikon prostaffs 2-7s and 3-9s on my standard hunting rifles (.30-06, 17HMR) and one Bushnell AR series 22 scope on a custom 10/22.

The scope market is flooded with cheap, reliable scopes. I think once you break $1500 you're at the point of diminishing returns. You're paying a lot more for smaller / less significant features.

 

[Jared2700]

I really like SWFA a lot. I own 4 x SWFA FFP MIL/MIL. They are probably my favorite.

I have two Weaver Tacticals one in 30mm and one in 34mm tubes FFP MIL/MIL.

I have one Athlon Cronus FFP MIL on a 6 dasher PRS gun. This is by far my nicest scope with the most features. The Weaver Tac in 34mm tube is an extremely close second.

I also have a bunch of Nikon prostaffs 2-7s and 3-9s on my standard hunting rifles (.30-06, 17HMR) and one Bushnell AR series 22 scope on a custom 10/22.

The scope market is flooded with cheap, reliable scopes.

Swfa is a good repeatable scope. My brother bought a couple of them on a count of me.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

Swfa is a good repeatable scope. My brother bought a couple of them on a count of me.

That rifle in your profile pic will make a great PRS gun.

 

[ar10ar15man]

this is the problem when mixing short range hunting with long range target shooting in a single forum/question.

I seriously wish someone would make a good 2-12 or 2-14 scope

 

[philgold23]

I'm looking to get a new setup, my first thing looking for is my scope, Whats the best scope you can buy for $1000 , now if i have to wait for a used one to come around i will. i was looking at the Vortex Viper PST Gen2 5x25x50 , i will use it for some hunting and long range shooting, Thanks Guys

 

[philgold23]

Send me your number or email and I will hook you up with the scope for your budget.

 

[Jared2700]

That rifle in your profile pic will make a great PRS gun.

It's a Bargara 300 win. Your right it is one hell of a rifle.

 

[Sniper97]

I have the tract toric 4-20x50. I love it.