Custom Build

[Bearwalk]

I'm building a custom 338 WM for comp and occasional LRH.

So, my barreled action from Hart has arrived. Stock should be here this week. Bedding and painting are only going to delay the inevitable so long.....Yep, I need scope.

I am not harsh on my equipment, but I don't baby either. My criteria for this build are decent optics and excellent tracking.

My considerations are: Sightron SIII 6-24x50 and NF NXS 5.5-22x50.

I have not previously owned either. I am willing to spend the extra dough on the NF, but only if it is going to show up in performance. As you gathered, I am not a "tactical operator" and do not need military-grade bomb-proofing.

Opinions...




Edit: Forgot to mention I will be working out to 1000 yards with this rifle.

 

[Longshot38]

I'm building a custom 338 WM for comp and occasional LRH.

So, my barreled action from Hart has arrived. Stock should be here this week. Bedding and painting are only going to delay the inevitable so long.....Yep, I need scope.

I am not harsh on my equipment, but I don't baby either. My criteria for this build are decent optics and excellent tracking.

My considerations are: Sightron SIII 6-24x50 and NF NXS 5.5-22x50.

I have not previously owned either. I am willing to spend the extra dough on the NF, but only if it is going to show up in performance. As you gathered, I am not a "tactical operator" and do not need military-grade bomb-proofing.

Opinions...




Edit: Forgot to mention I will be working out to 1000 yards with this rifle.

Get the Sightron. It is the best bang for the buck when it comes to SPF mil/moa scopes. I've had this scope and it is well made and has excellent glass.

 

[1Projectile]

I'm building a custom 338 WM for comp and occasional LRH.

So, my barreled action from Hart has arrived. Stock should be here this week. Bedding and painting are only going to delay the inevitable so long.....Yep, I need scope.

I am not harsh on my equipment, but I don't baby either. My criteria for this build are decent optics and excellent tracking.

My considerations are: Sightron SIII 6-24x50 and NF NXS 5.5-22x50.

I have not previously owned either. I am willing to spend the extra dough on the NF, but only if it is going to show up in performance. As you gathered, I am not a "tactical operator" and do not need military-grade bomb-proofing.

Opinions...




Edit: Forgot to mention I will be working out to 1000 yards with this rifle.

For target shooting, Sightron is adequate. Reticle a bit on thin side but quality of glass is very good for the price.

 

[topcat265]

Have you looked at March scopes?
I have two now and I'm thinking of replacing my current PRS scope with this.

D42HV56WFML-G2 (MIL, Tactical, Writable turrets, PRS edition) | MARCH Scopes | DEON Optical Design CorporationMARCH Scopes | DEON Optical Design Corporation

MARCH Scopes Official Site

marchscopes.com

I have found them extremely well built a the glass is great.
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[waspocrew]

It's been nearly 15 years since OP posted - I sure hope he's found a scope by now.

 

[topcat265]

It's been nearly 15 years since OP posted - I sure hope he's found a scope by now.

Thats really funny. How did that come up again!

 

[waspocrew]

Thats really funny. How did that come up again!

Looks like it got bumped somehow (probably a related thread). Sometimes I miss the original date, but happened to catch that one haha

 

[FEENIX]

Thats really funny. How did that come up again!

There should have been a prompt too that it was an old thread.

 

[1Projectile]

What happened to timeless truth?