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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Advice on Scope Welcomed
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<blockquote data-quote="nksmfamjp" data-source="post: 2916314" data-attributes="member: 1951"><p>I'm going to limit this question to what you have asked and what I know, so my answers may seem a bit strange.</p><p></p><p>First, scopes and rangefinders are both rapidly developing technology. To buy a combo will leave you short technically in either or likely both. Also, displays inside optics usually hurt optical performance a lot, near the display. So, I would recommend something like the Vortex Impact or separate.</p><p></p><p>A Christianson rifle is a fine factory rifle. 7PRC is quite capable, but use a brake as a great rifle is lost on a struggling shooter.</p><p></p><p>I love the idea of spending $5000 CAD on an optic, but I suggest you don't.</p><p></p><p>I would suggest you look at your shooting process….reticle holds vs turret vs shorter ranges where you estimate drops on the target. Most newer shooters really cannot effectively get the best from a large system of rifle, optic, spotter, binoculars, rangefinder, ballistic computer, gun level, etc. Ahh heck most shooters with experience cannot make it all work with game in front of them or on a timer. Sometimes a simple range card is best.</p><p></p><p>I have never used a scope over $500 USD that didn't work pretty well.</p><p></p><p>To me, spending over $1000 is to get very specific reticle features, locking turrets, glass capability, etc. There are things even a $5000 scope cannot do.. without building skill up with basic optics through $5000 optics, I'm not sure I would clearly know why I don't value much of the higher end stuff. I do value Nightforce, but don't own do to price and some reticle concerns. Still tough as nails. Reliable as rain!</p><p></p><p>Probably, you need to focus on are you going to:</p><p>Wind - not worry about it, hold with reticle, dial turrets?</p><p>Elevation - hold over by reticle center on target, reticle holdover, or turn turrets?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nksmfamjp, post: 2916314, member: 1951"] I’m going to limit this question to what you have asked and what I know, so my answers may seem a bit strange. First, scopes and rangefinders are both rapidly developing technology. To buy a combo will leave you short technically in either or likely both. Also, displays inside optics usually hurt optical performance a lot, near the display. So, I would recommend something like the Vortex Impact or separate. A Christianson rifle is a fine factory rifle. 7PRC is quite capable, but use a brake as a great rifle is lost on a struggling shooter. I love the idea of spending $5000 CAD on an optic, but I suggest you don’t. I would suggest you look at your shooting process….reticle holds vs turret vs shorter ranges where you estimate drops on the target. Most newer shooters really cannot effectively get the best from a large system of rifle, optic, spotter, binoculars, rangefinder, ballistic computer, gun level, etc. Ahh heck most shooters with experience cannot make it all work with game in front of them or on a timer. Sometimes a simple range card is best. I have never used a scope over $500 USD that didn’t work pretty well. To me, spending over $1000 is to get very specific reticle features, locking turrets, glass capability, etc. There are things even a $5000 scope cannot do.. without building skill up with basic optics through $5000 optics, I’m not sure I would clearly know why I don’t value much of the higher end stuff. I do value Nightforce, but don’t own do to price and some reticle concerns. Still tough as nails. Reliable as rain! Probably, you need to focus on are you going to: Wind - not worry about it, hold with reticle, dial turrets? Elevation - hold over by reticle center on target, reticle holdover, or turn turrets? [/QUOTE]
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