• If you are being asked to change your password, and unsure how to do it, follow these instructions. Click here

Long Range Scope 1k budget

mattallen

Member
Joined
Jan 14, 2013
Messages
20
what would you guys pick out for a long range scope with 1k budget? this will be on a 338 lapua so it needs to hold up to the recoil and have a good amount of travel.

Thanks matt allen
 
I picked up a used SWFA 5-20x50 on samplelist.com for about that a year ago. it spent the winter on my 338LM, then moved to a 10/22, and now rides my 7 Shamwow.

it's by far my favorite scope.

with a 20 moa rail, it dials to a mile, and has been trouble free & crisp in all conditions from -15 & snow/ice to 105 degrees & dusty. i could go on, but someone would (accurately) call me a supporter....
 
Save a few hundred more and buy a used Nightforce. There have been 2-3 in the 1250-1400 range lately (5.5x22's) and 3.5x15's are even cheaper. Otherwise I'd choose a Leupold VX3 LR 6.5x20 or 4.5x14. Zeiss has better optics but they haven't proven the repeatability of the other two IMO.
 
The zeiss scopes I have used have been very repeatable and perfect tracking. For that price a Zeiss HD 5 5-25x50 would be very tough to beat. with a 20 moa base I can reach 1800 yards with a 338-378
 
Leupold's are at least 20% over priced in my opinion. for $1000 you might check out the Zeiss 5-20x50 with turrets. for your money, Zeiss and Burris are the best options. if you can reach up to the Nightforce, you will never be disappointed. Good luck.
 
I have 338 Nm one with Super sniper and one mark 4 both 5-20 and mil,bought the leupold to help save weight 20 0z. scope
 
Warning! This thread is more than 12 years ago old.
It's likely that no further discussion is required, in which case we recommend starting a new thread. If however you feel your response is required you can still do so.

Recent Posts

Top