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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 526714" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>5x will be fine on shots inside 100</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>There is no doubt you will get hooked on long range hunting. Even at 500-600 yards, 22x is very nice. I have a 4.5-14x40 on <a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-updated-32771/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-updated-32771/</a> (it's my 'carry' rifle). From time to time, I've taken some long shots on targets with it. 14x is nice, but every time I wish I had more magnification.</p><p> </p><p>Get the NF 5.5-22x50 (NPR1 reticle). This way you will be covered from near to faaaaarrrr. Then on the very remote chance you're not hooked, NF scopes hold their value well and you can sell it for nearly what you paid for it.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Cross that bridge when you get to it. You can use the Tikka action or you can buy a custom action or get another action (like a remington) and use it for your next build. If it were me, I would probably get another action (custom or otherwise) and build the next rifle on it. That way, you're never without a rifle. You can build the custom or semi-custom, then when you get it, you can start rebuilding the Tikka.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Duuuuhhh! If you check your wallet right now, you will see there is a massive hole in it and the money will just start pouring out. Top notch gear is worth it though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 526714, member: 19172"] 5x will be fine on shots inside 100 There is no doubt you will get hooked on long range hunting. Even at 500-600 yards, 22x is very nice. I have a 4.5-14x40 on [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-updated-32771/[/URL] (it's my 'carry' rifle). From time to time, I've taken some long shots on targets with it. 14x is nice, but every time I wish I had more magnification. Get the NF 5.5-22x50 (NPR1 reticle). This way you will be covered from near to faaaaarrrr. Then on the very remote chance you're not hooked, NF scopes hold their value well and you can sell it for nearly what you paid for it. Cross that bridge when you get to it. You can use the Tikka action or you can buy a custom action or get another action (like a remington) and use it for your next build. If it were me, I would probably get another action (custom or otherwise) and build the next rifle on it. That way, you're never without a rifle. You can build the custom or semi-custom, then when you get it, you can start rebuilding the Tikka. Duuuuhhh! If you check your wallet right now, you will see there is a massive hole in it and the money will just start pouring out. Top notch gear is worth it though. [/QUOTE]
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