Optics

[Bob2650]

Even if one is rich you can not justify enough money to buy another aircraft just to put top of the line scopes on all your rifles.

 

[tribb]

The cheap ones work but for how long ?
Run a high end scope then go run a lower end and you'll know why they are lower end.
The guys that put their life on the line in war zones are not using Arken They are using Night Force, and Schmidt and Bender for a reason.
I think everyone should be able to enjoy the hobby so spend what you can and have a good time but I do believe in the saying buy once cry once.

Very well said

The cheap ones work but for how long ?
Run a high end scope then go run a lower end and you'll know why they are lower end.
The guys that put their life on the line in war zones are not using Arken They are using Night Force, and Schmidt and Bender for a reason.
I think everyone should be able to enjoy the hobby so spend what you can and have a good time but I do believe in the saying buy once cry once.

. Very well said

 

[std7mag]

I think a great value in a scope is the Sightron S1 4-12 with A/O and 20 MOA of vertical and 10 MOA windage each side in stadia hash mark on the reticle. $249. Fantastic value and very functional.

I have that scope.
I still have yet to figure out why a scope manufacturer thinks an adjustable objective is a good idea.
I set mine on 100 yards and leave it there.
I much prefer an adjustable paralax. At least it's much easier to reach.

Lately I've been getting scopes from Crimson Trace.
Their Hardline is more expensive than the Sightron, but it's better in almost every way.
Excellent glass, smooth controls, good tracking.
The feel is of much better quality.
Even compared to my 4-20X56 STAC and my SIII 10-50X60 LRTD.

Decent glass on the Sightron's, but not as good as Crimson Trace and the controls are clunkier on the Sightron's.

 

[med358-boise]

I have that scope.
I still have yet to figure out why a scope manufacturer thinks an adjustable objective is a good idea.
I set mine on 100 yards and leave it there.
I much prefer an adjustable paralax. At least it's much easier to reach.

Lately I've been getting scopes from Crimson Trace.
Their Hardline is more expensive than the Sightron, but it's better in almost every way.
Excellent glass, smooth controls, good tracking.
The feel is of much better quality.
Even compared to my 4-20X56 STAC and my SIII 10-50X60 LRTD.

Decent glass on the Sightron's, but not as good as Crimson Trace and the controls are clunkier on the Sightron's.

I'll checkem out

 

[Capt Nag]

I used to hunt exclusively with iron sights until a few years ago when I wanted to test my ability to shoot at longer distances. I still keep a couple rifles without scopes for hunting varmints under 150 yds but I have adapted to using scopes more and more. I look for clarity and eye-relief as well as weight in deciding what scopes to buy. So far I am really happy with the choices I have made in the lower tier section ($300-500). I don't abuse my gear so I am sure they will last me as long as I need them and for the distances I shoot (under 600 yd). Hard to justify spending more on a scope when I am just filling a freezer or killing/chasing off unwanted varmints.

I keep iron sights on my rifles too.
It's called Insurance!