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<blockquote data-quote="ScottBerish" data-source="post: 236349" data-attributes="member: 11933"><p>Thank you. I read the first two articles. I noticed the author's scope of choice in the first article are the Bushnell Elite 4200 series, which have the exact turrets I was referring to. He also speaks highly of the Nikon ATB as an excellent Japanese brand. Current ATBs are made in China and generally suck, IMHO. Vortex Vipers are MUCH superior and are made in Japan.</p><p> </p><p>While I've not long range hunted. I have shot accurately to 1050 yards with a .308 (FN SPR 1st Gen with Federal GMM 175, topped with a Nikon Tac 2.5-10x44) and have had formal training at Central Virginia Tactical. I also got my "start" at Sniper's Paradise and Sniper's Hide, and am the sole vendor for another long range shooting site. I know "a little" bit about the long range stuff, and more importantly about optics that do and don't work in my experience.</p><p> </p><p>All you are doing with the long range hunting is applying long range principles that competitive shooters and snipers use and shooting at live critters instead of targets or people. I would believe that for the most part the optics translate well. The exception is, for some, the rig is carried all day in the woods and weight is a consideration. I find it interesting that Jerry referred to the long range hunter as shooting from "a hide" and thus has time to put in ear plugs so not having a muzzle brake on the rifle is not desired. So, it seems long range hunting attempts to mimic sniping practices, but for game animals. Would that be a correct assessment? </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is true that the rifle/ammo/scope technology has advanced so dramatically in the last few years I am in danger of not being current. The wildcat cartidges Jerry refers too are simply Greek to me!</p><p> </p><p>You're right, my primary mission here is to sell optics, but I'm not afraid to speak my mind/voice my opinion either. There are PLENTY of other optics vendors here you can patronize, many who do not shoot or have ever picked up a gun, nor care about shooting or our gun culture. The wonderful thing is, you have a choice!</p><p> </p><p>Thanks,</p><p> </p><p>Scott</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ScottBerish, post: 236349, member: 11933"] Thank you. I read the first two articles. I noticed the author's scope of choice in the first article are the Bushnell Elite 4200 series, which have the exact turrets I was referring to. He also speaks highly of the Nikon ATB as an excellent Japanese brand. Current ATBs are made in China and generally suck, IMHO. Vortex Vipers are MUCH superior and are made in Japan. While I've not long range hunted. I have shot accurately to 1050 yards with a .308 (FN SPR 1st Gen with Federal GMM 175, topped with a Nikon Tac 2.5-10x44) and have had formal training at Central Virginia Tactical. I also got my "start" at Sniper's Paradise and Sniper's Hide, and am the sole vendor for another long range shooting site. I know "a little" bit about the long range stuff, and more importantly about optics that do and don't work in my experience. All you are doing with the long range hunting is applying long range principles that competitive shooters and snipers use and shooting at live critters instead of targets or people. I would believe that for the most part the optics translate well. The exception is, for some, the rig is carried all day in the woods and weight is a consideration. I find it interesting that Jerry referred to the long range hunter as shooting from "a hide" and thus has time to put in ear plugs so not having a muzzle brake on the rifle is not desired. So, it seems long range hunting attempts to mimic sniping practices, but for game animals. Would that be a correct assessment? It is true that the rifle/ammo/scope technology has advanced so dramatically in the last few years I am in danger of not being current. The wildcat cartidges Jerry refers too are simply Greek to me! You're right, my primary mission here is to sell optics, but I'm not afraid to speak my mind/voice my opinion either. There are PLENTY of other optics vendors here you can patronize, many who do not shoot or have ever picked up a gun, nor care about shooting or our gun culture. The wonderful thing is, you have a choice! Thanks, Scott [/QUOTE]
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