FFP scope for an elk rifle

[justanewbie]

Thanks. It's a 24" X-Caliber CFW barrel, haven't shot it yet so not much to say other than it's the small-medium contour and 2 lb 11 oz. I had to grind out the factory stock barrel channel quite a bit to get it to fit.

It's got the Mountain Tactical Tikka Arca rail on it, which I really like. They don't advertise it at all (for copyright reasons most likely) but it's completely compatible with the Area 419 Arca Lock but isn't sharp like their rail, and locks up hella snug on my Atlas bipod with their clamp, or my tripod mounts. I also use it on my PRS rifle chassis.

I also bought the Lumey's CF/Ti bolt knob, not shown in the pictures but the point of a mountain rifle is to get as much CF as possible on it, right? Saved me all of 0.51 oz lol.

Is it a sammi spec chamber?

For most of my hunting it would run 160's but would like it for the 175's when I can finally make it out west. Of course I want as much speed as I can with amazing accuracy

There is a guy selling an x-caliber on here but it's not threaded. Bummer

 

[laker]

Is it a sammi spec chamber?

For most of my hunting it would run 160's but would like it for the 175's when I can finally make it out west. Of course I want as much speed as I can with amazing accuracy

There is a guy selling an x-caliber on here but it's not threaded. Bummer

Xcaliber has a sale going on right now

 

[dm406]

Have you looked at Maven ?

 

[Stgraves260]

Hi guys. I know there are lots of similar threads and I've read many of them. But spending other people's money is fun, right? I'm looking for a scope to put on my .284 Win Tikka for an elk hunting trip to Colorado this coming season:
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It will be my first western hunting trip, but I've been deer hunting in MN and WI and shooting PRS style competitions out to 1k so I'm at least a decent if not amazing shot. I want the scope to enable a harvest out to 600 yds.

I'm set on:
- 3-18ish mag range
- FFP, mil
- locking elevation turret
- not super heavy. I'd live with up to 32 oz, but would prefer <28 oz (1.75 lbs)
- $1k or less preferred, but I could swing up to $1250 (and can get a Tenmile or LHT for that due to a friend with dealer pricing)
- Will retain a zero well. Forgot this initially as I feel like it should go without saying, but given recent contentious forum posts on the LHT, maybe not? I've read all of that and not sure what to make of it.

I tried to include every decent scope I could find that meets that criteria on the list, but doesn't include an OG LRHS/LRTS as they're so hard to find (esp the 3-12). No, the PST doesn't have locking turrets but wanted it there for reference.

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What have I missed, and of that what would you all recommend? Thanks.

https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-5-20x50-tactical-30mm-riflescope.html Check this one out.

 

[CoSniper66]

https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-5-20x50-tactical-30mm-riflescope.html Check this one out.

Have you checked out Burris XTR 2 4 -20×50? I shoot PRS with one with the SCR mil reticle.

 

[Stgraves260]

Have you checked out Burris XTR 2 4 -20×50? I shoot PRS with one with the SCR mil reticle.

Yes Burris makes really nice scopes. I love their forever warranty.

 

[thefrenchman]

I have recently gone through a similar selection process myself. If you or a friend has access to the expert voice discount you can get a nx8 F1 for $1500. This is the best value I could find for a solid tracking higher end scope for the money. They also meet your weight criteria of sub 30oz. If me more serves they are 27.5?

 

[Stgraves260]

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[Stgraves260]

Look into Valdada.

 

[WeatherBugHiker]

Hi guys. I know there are lots of similar threads and I've read many of them. But spending other people's money is fun, right? I'm looking for a scope to put on my .284 Win Tikka for an elk hunting trip to Colorado this coming season:
View attachment 341714
It will be my first western hunting trip, but I've been deer hunting in MN and WI and shooting PRS style competitions out to 1k so I'm at least a decent if not amazing shot. I want the scope to enable a harvest out to 600 yds.

I'm set on:
- 3-18ish mag range
- FFP, mil
- locking elevation turret
- not super heavy. I'd live with up to 32 oz, but would prefer <28 oz (1.75 lbs)
- $1k or less preferred, but I could swing up to $1250 (and can get a Tenmile or LHT for that due to a friend with dealer pricing)
- Will retain a zero well. Forgot this initially as I feel like it should go without saying, but given recent contentious forum posts on the LHT, maybe not? I've read all of that and not sure what to make of it.

I tried to include every decent scope I could find that meets that criteria on the list, but doesn't include an OG LRHS/LRTS as they're so hard to find (esp the 3-12). No, the PST doesn't have locking turrets but wanted it there for reference.

View attachment 341715

What have I missed, and of that what would you all recommend? Thanks.

The Weaver 3 to 15 x50 is by far the best "cheap" LR scope for the money the image is extremely crisp and the turrets are very precise for the money

 

[RockyRandy]

My 2 cent worth is if this is a hunt only rifle then I would look real hard at 2 focal plan. If you end up in the timber and need to dial down for a close shot you'll like it better. I'd go with mark 5

 

[Starbuck]

My 2 cent worth is if this is a hunt only rifle then I would look real hard at 2 focal plan. If you end up in the timber and need to dial down for a close shot you'll like it better. I'd go with mark 5

The LRHSi the OP decided on is FFP, but it includes a "doughnut" style reticle. The doughnut appears like a small dot in the center of the crosshairs on low X. They are very good for close up shots on moving game in heavy cover. A lot of folks don't like the "doughnuts of death" because they obfuscate view at higher X, but it is a trade off I'm willing to make. For big game hunting, I like scopes that don't compromise close range gimmie shots. I also like to track when there's snow and stalk timber when there's little moving.

Other ways this can be accomplished for FFP's is to have the cross members of the reticle heavier to about 5 mil or less from center so that you can bracket game on low X, or simply just lighting the reticle. While I like lit reticles, I like reticles that are usable throughout the X range without being lit even better. I suspect that reticles like the THLR will become more commonplace on FFP hunting Scopes.

 

[7magcreedmoor]

The LRHSi the OP decided on is FFP, but it includes a "doughnut" style reticle. The doughnut appears like a small dot in the center of the crosshairs on low X. They are very good for close up shots on moving game in heavy cover. A lot of folks don't like the "doughnuts of death" because they obfuscate view at higher X, but it is a trade off I'm willing to make. For big game hunting, I like scopes that don't compromise close range gimmie shots. I also like to track when there's snow and stalk timber when there's little moving.

Other ways this can be accomplished for FFP's is to have the cross members of the reticle heavier to about 5 mil or less from center so that you can bracket game on low X, or simply just lighting the reticle. While I like lit reticles, I like reticles that are usable throughout the X range without being lit even better. I suspect that reticles like the THLR will become more commonplace on FFP hunting Scopes.

This is one of the reasons I like vortex reticles. On low mag the "Christmas tree" detail is gone, and the thick outer arms of the cross pull the eye to center quite nicely.

 

[Starbuck]

This is one of the reasons I like vortex reticles. On low mag the "Christmas tree" detail is gone, and the thick outer arms of the cross pull the eye to center quite nicely.

Do you have an exact reticle you like from them?

I've owned several Vortex and shot through a few more through the years, and I wasn't ever really thrilled with the reticles on any I used, but always looking to give something else a try.