Budget Distance Scope Decisions

Squaregrouper · Oct 2, 2017

I'm on the list of people waiting for the TC Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor to come back in stock at the discounted price + rebate. The goal is to be able to hit a 12" plate at 500yds, although most shooting will be at 200yds.
These are a few of the scopes I have been eyeing:
Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40 ($189)
Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x40 ($190)
Vortex Diamondback hp 4-12x40 ($200)
Primary Arms 4-16X44 Illuminated Mil Dot Scope ($160)

Anyone have first hand knowledge and/or recommendations on a decent cope for $200-$300 range?

Blacksmith101 · Oct 2, 2017

squaregrouper said:
I'm on the list of people waiting for the TC Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor to come back in stock at the discounted price + rebate. The goal is to be able to hit a 12" plate at 500yds, although most shooting will be at 200yds.
These are a few of the scopes I have been eyeing:
Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40 ($189)
Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x40 ($190)
Vortex Diamondback hp 4-12x40 ($200)
Primary Arms 4-16X44 Illuminated Mil Dot Scope ($160)

Anyone have first hand knowledge and/or recommendations on a decent cope for $200-$300 range?

Check the manufacturers warranty some offer a lifetime.

Here is Nikon's
http://www.cabelas.com/assets/product_files/pdf/nikon_warranty.pdf

bbradshaw21 · Oct 2, 2017

if you aren't married to variable power / fancy reticles, try the SWFA SS fixed power line. its at the top of your budget compared to the others. can be had for around $300 and they do have sales often.

https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html

I have a 12x on my Savage Model 10 and love it. Glass is on par with Vortex.

Yoshi · Oct 2, 2017

bbradshaw21 said:
if you aren't married to variable power / fancy reticles, try the SWFA SS fixed power line. its at the top of your budget compared to the others. can be had for around $300 and they do have sales often.

https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html

I have a 12x on my Savage Model 10 and love it. Glass is on par with Vortex.

This. I have the Fixed x10 (Tactical) and I've engaged targets out to 1260yds with it, regularly. At $399, a steal. I did have a problem with my first one, but SWFA had a replacement in the mail as soon as I called and I haven't had a problem since... That was 5'ish years ago.

hit3961 · Oct 2, 2017

squaregrouper said:
I'm on the list of people waiting for the TC Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor to come back in stock at the discounted price + rebate. The goal is to be able to hit a 12" plate at 500yds, although most shooting will be at 200yds.
These are a few of the scopes I have been eyeing:
Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40 ($189)
Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x40 ($190)
Vortex Diamondback hp 4-12x40 ($200)
Primary Arms 4-16X44 Illuminated Mil Dot Scope ($160)

Anyone have first hand knowledge and/or recommendations on a decent cope for $200-$300 range?

Do you care about mil dot adjustment?
What moa scope base ?
Spend now save later $200 more today could turn into $500 next month.
Set up a dope chart
Work up handloads
When you hit the 500m steel plate you will wanna
Try for 700,800 and so on.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/leupol...e.html?_iv_code=LU-RS-6-18x40-AOT-110816-KIT1

Squaregrouper · Oct 2, 2017

hit3961 said:
Do you care about mil dot adjustment?
What moa scope base ? It isn't advertised, so I'm assuming zero.
Spend now save later $200 more today could turn into $500 next month. Too pricey for me
Set up a dope chart I do with every load I make until I'm 100% satisfied.
Work up handloads Yup
https://www.opticsplanet.com/leupol...e.html?_iv_code=LU-RS-6-18x40-AOT-110816-KIT1

See red above

Squaregrouper · Oct 2, 2017

bbradshaw21 said:
if you aren't married to variable power / fancy reticles, try the SWFA SS fixed power line. its at the top of your budget compared to the others. can be had for around $300 and they do have sales often.

https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html

I have a 12x on my Savage Model 10 and love it. Glass is on par with Vortex.

Yoshi said:
This. I have the Fixed x10 (Tactical) and I've engaged targets out to 1260yds with it, regularly. At $399, a steal. I did have a problem with my first one, but SWFA had a replacement in the mail as soon as I called and I haven't had a problem since... That was 5'ish years ago.

Let me dig into this a little

hit3961 · Oct 2, 2017

squaregrouper said:
See red above

Are you ok with used ?

Seagrave1963 · Oct 2, 2017

Try this site: https://samplelist.com/entire-sample-list.html?category=Riflescopes

I recently picked up a SWFA SS 16x42 scope that was a Demo B and can't find a scratch or other problem. Really liking this scope so far and for $260 couldn't pass it up

Squaregrouper · Oct 2, 2017

hit3961 said:
Are you ok with used ?

Depends on what it is and price.

hit3961 · Oct 2, 2017

squaregrouper said:
Depends on what it is and price.

"יהודי"

High Q · Oct 2, 2017

I also agree with Yoshi.. the fixed SWFA is the way to go.

j_h_smith · Oct 2, 2017

bbradshaw21 said:
if you aren't married to variable power / fancy reticles, try the SWFA SS fixed power line. its at the top of your budget compared to the others. can be had for around $300 and they do have sales often.

https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html

I have a 12x on my Savage Model 10 and love it. Glass is on par with Vortex.

I have this on my 50bmg. A great scope and it can stand up to the 50, so anything else should be fine.

steves1911 · Oct 2, 2017

The fixed swfa is a great scope for the money. If you ever intend to hunt with it I would recommend the diamondback hp I have one mounted on my spr right now and I have shot it at 600 yds with no problems and that's with the 3-12x version.

Squaregrouper · Oct 2, 2017

hit3961 said:
Are you ok with used ?

squaregrouper said:
Depends on what it is and price.

hit3961 said:
"יהודי"

I'm hoping it was sarcasm and you are a Jew.

INMY01TA · Oct 2, 2017

Another vote for fixed SWFA.

Squaregrouper · Oct 2, 2017

Thanks guys (and gals) for the overwhelming agreement on what I should get. It is a little higher than I want, but when almost everyone replies with the same scope- I'll spend the money. How many grilles did I go through before finally ending up with a Weber???

Thanks again,
Kyle/Squaregrouper

j_h_smith · Oct 2, 2017

squaregrouper said:
Thanks guys (and gals) for the overwhelming agreement on what I should get. It is a little higher than I want, but when almost everyone replies with the same scope- I'll spend the money. How many grilles did I go through before finally ending up with a Weber???

Thanks again,
Kyle/Squaregrouper

I personally don't think you'll regret that decision. Look on Gun Broker for used. Maybe you can save a few dollars.

Congrats!

TOWcritter · Oct 2, 2017

Why do you need a scope to shoot 500 yard targets? I qualified with an M-16 and hit 10 for 10 @ 500 yards with iron sights.....all center mass...which is about 12" X 12" on a 20" X 40" sillouette, at 18 years old....it's all in the training you receive. Sure scopes are nice...but if you drop the rifle or the batteries die...you SOL......get the basics down first.

tkd4life · Oct 2, 2017

For that price range I would look at Athlon scopes. They are relatively new to the game and offer a lot of features for the money.

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