Long Range Scope 1k budget

[mattallen]

what would you guys pick out for a long range scope with 1k budget? this will be on a 338 lapua so it needs to hold up to the recoil and have a good amount of travel.

Thanks matt allen

 

[minute of elk]

I picked up a used SWFA 5-20x50 on samplelist.com for about that a year ago. it spent the winter on my 338LM, then moved to a 10/22, and now rides my 7 Shamwow.

it's by far my favorite scope.

with a 20 moa rail, it dials to a mile, and has been trouble free & crisp in all conditions from -15 & snow/ice to 105 degrees & dusty. i could go on, but someone would (accurately) call me a supporter....

 

[IdahoCTD]

Save a few hundred more and buy a used Nightforce. There have been 2-3 in the 1250-1400 range lately (5.5x22's) and 3.5x15's are even cheaper. Otherwise I'd choose a Leupold VX3 LR 6.5x20 or 4.5x14. Zeiss has better optics but they haven't proven the repeatability of the other two IMO.

 

[highridge1]

The zeiss scopes I have used have been very repeatable and perfect tracking. For that price a Zeiss HD 5 5-25x50 would be very tough to beat. with a 20 moa base I can reach 1800 yards with a 338-378

 

[Broz]

Save a few hundred more and buy a used Nightforce. There have been 2-3 in the 1250-1400 range lately (5.5x22's) and 3.5x15's are even cheaper.

Plus 1

Jeff

 

[trebark]

Look at the Sightron SIII models. They are good glass, lots of travel with reliable turret adjustments.

 

[mattallen]

I have found a mark 4 8-25 what do you guys think about these

 

[Broz]

I have found a mark 4 8-25 what do you guys think about these

No more of them for me thank you. I revert back to post 3 and 5.

Jeff

 

[Brewer]

Leupold's are at least 20% over priced in my opinion. for $1000 you might check out the Zeiss 5-20x50 with turrets. for your money, Zeiss and Burris are the best options. if you can reach up to the Nightforce, you will never be disappointed. Good luck.

 

[trebark]

I have found a mark 4 8-25 what do you guys think about these

Leupold MK4s work great for me...

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-300rum-mcr-70809/

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-260-mcr-59628/

 

[sp6x6]

I have 338 Nm one with Super sniper and one mark 4 both 5-20 and mil,bought the leupold to help save weight 20 0z. scope

 

[Lycan]

Sightron SIII. They track very, very well.

 

[bruce_ventura]

what would you guys pick out for a long range scope with 1k budget? this will be on a 338 lapua so it needs to hold up to the recoil and have a good amount of travel.

Is this rifle for hunting or target shooting?