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<blockquote data-quote="wapiti13" data-source="post: 58551" data-attributes="member: 2212"><p>Greenhorn,</p><p> The Burris 3X9X40 with a Ballisticplex would be your best dollar value. The scopes are made in US by Burris (who is now owned by Nikon I think). The Fullfield II scopes are your best bet for weight, eye adjustment, etc. Since you have gone back to a 500 yd max, the whole game has changed. Any decent Leupold, Burris, etc will work. Even the older models of Leupold (Vari X III) are great scopes and can be bought off EBay at good prices. Another concept you might consider is putting a MilDot reticle in an older Leupold for the value (look at the "MilDot topic in this area). You need to run a ballistic runout on your load and figure out your Maximum Point Blank Range (use a 6" standard). This will keep you at +or- 3" all the way out to your max MPBR. Then you'll know how much holdover you need out to say 600 yds. You can then paractice to gain confidence &amp; skills to advance someday. Most game is shot ay way under 500 yds in most hunting situations. If you are shooting farther than that it is by choice and design usually. The Burris 3X9X40 matte finish Ballisticplex sells for under $200.00 in most magazines and is ready to fly. This may be your best bet to gain experience. Send me your bullet &amp; velocity and I could run you an example which might make more sense.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wapiti13, post: 58551, member: 2212"] Greenhorn, The Burris 3X9X40 with a Ballisticplex would be your best dollar value. The scopes are made in US by Burris (who is now owned by Nikon I think). The Fullfield II scopes are your best bet for weight, eye adjustment, etc. Since you have gone back to a 500 yd max, the whole game has changed. Any decent Leupold, Burris, etc will work. Even the older models of Leupold (Vari X III) are great scopes and can be bought off EBay at good prices. Another concept you might consider is putting a MilDot reticle in an older Leupold for the value (look at the "MilDot topic in this area). You need to run a ballistic runout on your load and figure out your Maximum Point Blank Range (use a 6" standard). This will keep you at +or- 3" all the way out to your max MPBR. Then you'll know how much holdover you need out to say 600 yds. You can then paractice to gain confidence & skills to advance someday. Most game is shot ay way under 500 yds in most hunting situations. If you are shooting farther than that it is by choice and design usually. The Burris 3X9X40 matte finish Ballisticplex sells for under $200.00 in most magazines and is ready to fly. This may be your best bet to gain experience. Send me your bullet & velocity and I could run you an example which might make more sense. [/QUOTE]
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