Cheap high-power scope
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the big greasy
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OP,800 is stretching it ,yours a fast twist?im limited to six twenty 5 and it's a factory custom 1/14 twist I've not out shot it yet
It's a 1-8 twist an I'm shooting 75 hornady a max.
the big greasy
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Thank you everyone, now I will do some looking at all the suggestions!
You will have no issues with those at 800, for we use them out to 1,000yds and sometimes beyond. The 80's in the old AMAX or the newer ELD work better for wind drift, but we even use the 75-77 BTHP match out to 1,000yds when winds are lighter.
Lots of fun and great training for wind and mirage reading for when we pick up the larger boomers and go LR/ELR. Much cheaper too.
This^^^^^^I love my EP5 but the EPL-4 is lighter cheaper and still a solid performer.
EPL-4 6-24X50 FFP Illuminated VHR/VPR - Zero Stop - 30mm Tube
The EP-L (EP Light) is our Light Weight Hunter version of the EP (Extreme Precision) series. It is built on a streamline 30mm main tube to reduce overall weight with our toolless, easy to operate capped windage turret that lets you set and forget.www.arkenopticsusa.com
Shadow6arc
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Arken, either the EP-5 or the SH-4j (Japanese glass to fix the chromatic abberation everyone complains about in the SH series) They are currently running a 25% off promo on everything in your cart, code NSF25. I just got a $399 SH-4J 6-26x50 and a $65 mount for $373 shipped to my door. the SH-4J had 108moa or 32mil of elevation adjustment, the EP-5 has 110moa or 32mil of elevation adjustment.
I have to admit that I've been pleasantly surprised with the Arken EP4. I bought a 4-16x44 early in the year not expecting much for the money. I've since added two more 4-16s and a 6-24x50. Cameralandny.com has them on sale.
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Thanks, just jon. I ordered this:
Arken Optics SH4J 6-24x50mm FFP MOA VHR •Japanese Glass•Tracking Guaranteed:
$299.99
free shipping
Arken Optics SH4J 6-24x50mm FFP MOA VHR •Japanese Glass•Tracking Guaranteed:
$299.99
free shipping
MSU Marksman
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I would think a Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24 would work. I've only used mine on rimfires so far so I can't comment on longer range.
There's also a dealer that's selling the Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 EBR-1 Riflescope PST-624S1-A for $390. I just picked up my 3rd one of these and have used them for 600 yard F-class shoots in the past.
There's also a dealer that's selling the Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 EBR-1 Riflescope PST-624S1-A for $390. I just picked up my 3rd one of these and have used them for 600 yard F-class shoots in the past.
I'd keep an eye out for a good used optic in the LRH classifieds.
I've gotten some screaming deals on noncurrent but excellant optics on here!
I've gotten some screaming deals on noncurrent but excellant optics on here!
the big greasy
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I forgot to mention the sad part, I live in Canada. Everything is more pricey here lol.
Doom2
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The Arken scopes are functionally very good, bordering on excellent. The SH4 glass is a shortcoming that hopefully the SH4J corrects. This scope is heavy, around 36-39 oz.
