Howdy ladies and gents, I just purchased a savage 110 ba .338 lapua and I need advice on an optic that someone has had success with, looking at up to 1300-1500 yards (one day) but I didn't want to break the bank. Looking at spending $1500 or so and I've seen that adjustment is a big deal so of course I want to be able to adjust to 400,500,600 (on the fly) yds ect.. Any advice? Thanks!
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There are a number of possibilities.
Your post mentions that you are new to long range shooting. How much shooting experience do you have in shooting in general?
Your post mentions that you are new to long range shooting. How much shooting experience do you have in shooting in general?
Assuming a $1,500 budget, I'd offer a few options.
First, SWFA offers a number of 30mm scopes that are extremely durable and under your budget. HD | SWFA
Second, I'd look for a used Nightforce NXS. They are very solid, and will hold up to the .338LM
Third, look at the Nightforce 5-20x56 SHV. You can find them for around $1,300 on the internet.
I've got a NF on my Savage 110BA .338LM and a Trijicon on my Savage 11/111 in .338LM. I'm very happy with both, but I don't shoot at the distances you are looking to conquer.
Just my $.02
First, SWFA offers a number of 30mm scopes that are extremely durable and under your budget. HD | SWFA
Second, I'd look for a used Nightforce NXS. They are very solid, and will hold up to the .338LM
Third, look at the Nightforce 5-20x56 SHV. You can find them for around $1,300 on the internet.
I've got a NF on my Savage 110BA .338LM and a Trijicon on my Savage 11/111 in .338LM. I'm very happy with both, but I don't shoot at the distances you are looking to conquer.
Just my $.02
The 5-20 SWFA Is repeatable as the day is long, excellent warranty. For a 100% made in America scope, I think will be hard to find. N.F. is an excellent option. I own those and just got my first Vortex 6-24 PST, I plan on shooting it out to those distances and farther if the shoot requires.
