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"long range" scope challenge. What do you use
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<blockquote data-quote="edward hogan" data-source="post: 300660" data-attributes="member: 1341"><p>Long Range: I like the Leupold mk4 4.5-14 50mm with M1 turret (wish my scope was an 08 so they could replace with M2 turrets), and illuminated TMR. ETA: Like the 100moa reticle movement, great definition in the shadows, very compact size, lightweight, and illum TMR reticle. Considering a 6.5-20x mk4 w/m2 turrets & illum TMR.</p><p></p><p>I've owned Zeiss Diavari 1.5-6x and the optics were the best I've owned. Yet sold the scope because of the long occular lens and rear tube wasn't conducive to mounting.</p><p></p><p>I've owned an 8-32x NXS; beautiful sight picture (optics) but Way Too Heavy for my use. I field carry all my rifles.</p><p></p><p>Owned a bunch of IOR-Valdada (3) and Bucuresti (2). Will Not Own another until IOR funds a warranty & service facility and takes over importing & distribution of their product. Nuff said...</p><p></p><p>Like Burris. Had a Burris XTR 3-12 but design was again too long in occular area. Great value and quality.</p><p></p><p>Own an NXS 2.5-10x 24 for AR-10. Very compact, light, and durable.</p><p></p><p>Own 3 Leupold Mk4 M3 scopes. Best group I ever fired was with a 6x Mk4 M3 with Target Dot reticle. Regular 5 shot groups under .4" at 100yds and under .7" at 200yds (bullet diameter not subtracted) have Mil-Dot and Duplex reticles on the fixed mk4s.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Weight is a major concern for me. All rifles, except one sendero SF have match weight or heavy varmint barrels. None over 27" long. But I want my rifle to be under 14lbs loaded.</p><p></p><p>Leupold has best warranty service, scopes are tough as hell, and the turrets work. I own a Nikon 800 rangefinder. I own a good spotting scope and excellent binoculars. My rifle is fitted with a Telescopic Sight. I don't need to see the hair growing out of a pimple on a Moose's nose at 800yds. Spotting scope is for target identification. I do not approve of observing or scouting with a scopesight. "Best Glass" is what other guys are willing to pay for. I am comfortable buying Leupold product that is used. If it is not right, they make it right.</p><p></p><p>Was considering a Trijicon 6-20x, but seems their new scope doesn't have much reticle movement. Have yet to contact their technical dept but remain interested. Would enjoy another Zeiss Diavari or Victory I am sure. Will probably just keep the 10x mk4 and maybe swap the NXS 2.5-10 for fast-handling situations.</p><p></p><p>Have heard good things about Bushnell 6500 2.5-16, 4200 models w/30mm tubes, Sightron SIII and Vortex, Wonder, & Falcon; plus Super Sniper. If you ever found a 10x B&L Tactical it might be the best ever made. Premier, S&B, Hensoldt, Swarovski are all nice and give superb image definition I am sure, but the money is not worth it to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="edward hogan, post: 300660, member: 1341"] Long Range: I like the Leupold mk4 4.5-14 50mm with M1 turret (wish my scope was an 08 so they could replace with M2 turrets), and illuminated TMR. ETA: Like the 100moa reticle movement, great definition in the shadows, very compact size, lightweight, and illum TMR reticle. Considering a 6.5-20x mk4 w/m2 turrets & illum TMR. I've owned Zeiss Diavari 1.5-6x and the optics were the best I've owned. Yet sold the scope because of the long occular lens and rear tube wasn't conducive to mounting. I've owned an 8-32x NXS; beautiful sight picture (optics) but Way Too Heavy for my use. I field carry all my rifles. Owned a bunch of IOR-Valdada (3) and Bucuresti (2). Will Not Own another until IOR funds a warranty & service facility and takes over importing & distribution of their product. Nuff said... Like Burris. Had a Burris XTR 3-12 but design was again too long in occular area. Great value and quality. Own an NXS 2.5-10x 24 for AR-10. Very compact, light, and durable. Own 3 Leupold Mk4 M3 scopes. Best group I ever fired was with a 6x Mk4 M3 with Target Dot reticle. Regular 5 shot groups under .4" at 100yds and under .7" at 200yds (bullet diameter not subtracted) have Mil-Dot and Duplex reticles on the fixed mk4s. Weight is a major concern for me. All rifles, except one sendero SF have match weight or heavy varmint barrels. None over 27" long. But I want my rifle to be under 14lbs loaded. Leupold has best warranty service, scopes are tough as hell, and the turrets work. I own a Nikon 800 rangefinder. I own a good spotting scope and excellent binoculars. My rifle is fitted with a Telescopic Sight. I don't need to see the hair growing out of a pimple on a Moose's nose at 800yds. Spotting scope is for target identification. I do not approve of observing or scouting with a scopesight. "Best Glass" is what other guys are willing to pay for. I am comfortable buying Leupold product that is used. If it is not right, they make it right. Was considering a Trijicon 6-20x, but seems their new scope doesn't have much reticle movement. Have yet to contact their technical dept but remain interested. Would enjoy another Zeiss Diavari or Victory I am sure. Will probably just keep the 10x mk4 and maybe swap the NXS 2.5-10 for fast-handling situations. Have heard good things about Bushnell 6500 2.5-16, 4200 models w/30mm tubes, Sightron SIII and Vortex, Wonder, & Falcon; plus Super Sniper. If you ever found a 10x B&L Tactical it might be the best ever made. Premier, S&B, Hensoldt, Swarovski are all nice and give superb image definition I am sure, but the money is not worth it to me. [/QUOTE]
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