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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Help me decide on my next scope
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<blockquote data-quote="brant89" data-source="post: 1219033" data-attributes="member: 49553"><p>I'm currently building a .300 Win Mag to be my exclusive long-range, big game rifle for up to 1000yd hunting (someday). My target weight is under 12lbs with a 26" light varmint barrel, muzzle brake, and HS precision M24 stock (heavy stock but I'm very comfortable behind one). I have kind of narrowed it down to three options:</p><p></p><p>Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16x44, Viper HS LR 4-16x50 FFP, or possibly a Viper PST 4-16x44.</p><p></p><p>I am kind of leaning towards the HS-T because it is 4oz lighter than the PST, but the HS LR has some features that seem like they would be pretty beneficial. I like the idea of 1/2 MOA clicks and being able to reach 1000yds in one revolution, and the capped wind age turret is a plus for me as I typically hold for wind, but the reticle is pretty busy and I'm concerned about being able to see the crosshairs on low magnification in field conditions. I currently own two PST 6-24x50's and like them but I wanted to cut a little weight. I have never used a FFP scope before so looking for some input from those of you who use them in the field.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brant89, post: 1219033, member: 49553"] I'm currently building a .300 Win Mag to be my exclusive long-range, big game rifle for up to 1000yd hunting (someday). My target weight is under 12lbs with a 26" light varmint barrel, muzzle brake, and HS precision M24 stock (heavy stock but I'm very comfortable behind one). I have kind of narrowed it down to three options: Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16x44, Viper HS LR 4-16x50 FFP, or possibly a Viper PST 4-16x44. I am kind of leaning towards the HS-T because it is 4oz lighter than the PST, but the HS LR has some features that seem like they would be pretty beneficial. I like the idea of 1/2 MOA clicks and being able to reach 1000yds in one revolution, and the capped wind age turret is a plus for me as I typically hold for wind, but the reticle is pretty busy and I'm concerned about being able to see the crosshairs on low magnification in field conditions. I currently own two PST 6-24x50's and like them but I wanted to cut a little weight. I have never used a FFP scope before so looking for some input from those of you who use them in the field. [/QUOTE]
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