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<blockquote data-quote="EFR" data-source="post: 887005" data-attributes="member: 9643"><p>I'm looking for some seasoned scope advice.</p><p></p><p>I am having a 300 RUM built right now (Bartlein #3 barrel/Borden action) and am debating optics. I think I have it narrowed down to Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 with BDC turret, or Premier Optics light hunter 3-15x50 with mil dot reticle. </p><p></p><p>I am new to the long range game and want to get it right. I like the light weight of the Swarovski, known quality, known warranty, and I very much like the new BDC turret which can be dialed to yardage (I am aware of altitude/temperature differences and their effects on ballistics). I like the idea of being able to range and dial a number, not having to look up charts or tables, or commit to memory, especially when my target may be walking out of sight. </p><p></p><p>What I don't like about the Swarovski is the limited elevation, my calculations put me +/- 700 yards, and coarse adjustments versus dialing. </p><p></p><p>What I like about the Premier is the ability to dial into exact ranges and the mil dot reticle, which could be used for holdover. What I don't like is the weight, and, I don't know a lot about the company. There reputation as far as I can see is outstanding, but their own sight refers you to a site that does not exist. </p><p></p><p>I can't tell you how far I will be shooting to, until I work up to there. I'm trying to put together good components so I will be able to shoot far, hence, that is why I am questioning the Z5 (and its limited elevation). At the same time, I just carried a heavy barreled rifle between 8-10K' in Colorado for 8 days, and with a pack, spotter, tripod, etc, it wasn't the joy it is at the range. </p><p></p><p>Any advice or suggestions is appreciated. Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EFR, post: 887005, member: 9643"] I'm looking for some seasoned scope advice. I am having a 300 RUM built right now (Bartlein #3 barrel/Borden action) and am debating optics. I think I have it narrowed down to Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 with BDC turret, or Premier Optics light hunter 3-15x50 with mil dot reticle. I am new to the long range game and want to get it right. I like the light weight of the Swarovski, known quality, known warranty, and I very much like the new BDC turret which can be dialed to yardage (I am aware of altitude/temperature differences and their effects on ballistics). I like the idea of being able to range and dial a number, not having to look up charts or tables, or commit to memory, especially when my target may be walking out of sight. What I don't like about the Swarovski is the limited elevation, my calculations put me +/- 700 yards, and coarse adjustments versus dialing. What I like about the Premier is the ability to dial into exact ranges and the mil dot reticle, which could be used for holdover. What I don't like is the weight, and, I don't know a lot about the company. There reputation as far as I can see is outstanding, but their own sight refers you to a site that does not exist. I can't tell you how far I will be shooting to, until I work up to there. I'm trying to put together good components so I will be able to shoot far, hence, that is why I am questioning the Z5 (and its limited elevation). At the same time, I just carried a heavy barreled rifle between 8-10K' in Colorado for 8 days, and with a pack, spotter, tripod, etc, it wasn't the joy it is at the range. Any advice or suggestions is appreciated. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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