Hello everyone,
Direct question -
I'm attempting to build my first long range/1000 yard rifle and need advice on choosing a scope mount, rings, and scope.
Long version with lots of detail of what I would like to do and my motivation-
I have been shooting of and on since I was 6 years old or so. While I am by no means a great shot, I would consider myself decent. After taking about a 10 year break from shooting, I begun to get back into it. I started last fall by buying a AR-15, then a pistol, then a 12 gauge, and so on. About mid way through the year, I realized that I had never shot past 500 yards before. As all of my purchased up to this point were reliable budget firearms, I decided to keep the trend going by building the best quality scoped rifle I could using the economical .308 round. I ended up with a Savage 12FV with a 24 inch barrel for around $240 after rebates and discounted gift cards. At this point, I realized I knew nothing about scopes and decide to put the build on hold.
With black Friday rapidly approaching, I began reading as much as I could on MOA, glass clarity, Mil dots, focal planes, scope bases, and bullet trajectories. I can now confirm that I know enough to get started, but not enough to keep myself out of trouble.
While I would like to have a mil-dot scope with a solid lifetime warranty, an 18x or more zoom, and operates on the first focal plane for $300 or under, I don't see that happening.
What I have found that fills the mil-dot, warranty, and zoom criteria is the "Konus 7259 riflescope 6x - 24" for $110.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DX5EMW/?tag=lrhmag19-20
With my limited research, I am trying to pair it up with "20 MOA Short Action Scope Mount".
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049IUS38/?tag=lrhmag19-20
I have not looked for scope rings yet, as it is getting late.
So what do you guys think? Should i stick with the economy scope, mount, and find some rings? Or is there a quality scope out there that will fill my needs and be a great value? I am going out on a limb for must of this stuff, as I have no real experience with scoped rifles.
Thank you for reading. I am aware that most of the information I seek is likely in the forum already, but I am a little strapped for time. I will read the relevent sicky postings as soon as I can.
Direct question -
I'm attempting to build my first long range/1000 yard rifle and need advice on choosing a scope mount, rings, and scope.
Long version with lots of detail of what I would like to do and my motivation-
I have been shooting of and on since I was 6 years old or so. While I am by no means a great shot, I would consider myself decent. After taking about a 10 year break from shooting, I begun to get back into it. I started last fall by buying a AR-15, then a pistol, then a 12 gauge, and so on. About mid way through the year, I realized that I had never shot past 500 yards before. As all of my purchased up to this point were reliable budget firearms, I decided to keep the trend going by building the best quality scoped rifle I could using the economical .308 round. I ended up with a Savage 12FV with a 24 inch barrel for around $240 after rebates and discounted gift cards. At this point, I realized I knew nothing about scopes and decide to put the build on hold.
With black Friday rapidly approaching, I began reading as much as I could on MOA, glass clarity, Mil dots, focal planes, scope bases, and bullet trajectories. I can now confirm that I know enough to get started, but not enough to keep myself out of trouble.
While I would like to have a mil-dot scope with a solid lifetime warranty, an 18x or more zoom, and operates on the first focal plane for $300 or under, I don't see that happening.
What I have found that fills the mil-dot, warranty, and zoom criteria is the "Konus 7259 riflescope 6x - 24" for $110.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DX5EMW/?tag=lrhmag19-20
With my limited research, I am trying to pair it up with "20 MOA Short Action Scope Mount".
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049IUS38/?tag=lrhmag19-20
I have not looked for scope rings yet, as it is getting late.
So what do you guys think? Should i stick with the economy scope, mount, and find some rings? Or is there a quality scope out there that will fill my needs and be a great value? I am going out on a limb for must of this stuff, as I have no real experience with scoped rifles.
Thank you for reading. I am aware that most of the information I seek is likely in the forum already, but I am a little strapped for time. I will read the relevent sicky postings as soon as I can.
