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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Looking for advice, $2100 to spend on first scope.
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<blockquote data-quote="jmyner99er" data-source="post: 487439" data-attributes="member: 32387"><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Hey guys, I bought my first rifle, a Sako A7 in 7mm rm. Im kind of overwhelmed on what scope I should buy. I have $2100 to spend, and to me it's a huge purchase. (I don't plan on buying another scope of this caliber for a very long time) I have been researching scopes for a few months now, endlessly! Im to the point where I need to get one and start finding a sweet load.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">I plan on using this scope for mule deer hunting in Wyoming this year, but Im thinking, I will get more use from it at the range shooting 300yd (possibly more) I would like to be confident in possibly shooting accurately out to about 600yd.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">I almost bought on impulse the other day a z5 3.5-18x44 with the ballistic turret. Im not sure if a z6 would be better? I figured the z6 3-18x50 would be a well rounded scope, but Im not sure if the 2.5-15x56 is better (compared to the other z6 3-18) or how the z6 2.5-15x44 compares to the z5 3.5-18.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">I know any of the above scopes are nice, but I really like the Zeiss Victory Diavari FL 4-16. It's more $$$ then I want to spend. And of course, you have Schmidt & Bender, which I know nothing about except they are up there too.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Im seriously thinking about getting a Swarovski, and Im thinking about getting a Swarovski ballistic turret, but not sure. I do like the simplicity of predetermined settings, but I only count 4. (guess it would be ok if it were zeroed in at 300) What are your thoughts on the BT. (remember Im no expert when it comes to doping, or optics)</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">What is preferred, a front focal plane or a secondary focal plane?</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Another important question is given the above scopes and objectives, what scope mounts and/or rings should I get? I would be willing to pay around $125. I think the A7 came with weaver type mount.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">How would you guys set up this rifle?</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Thanks for being patient and taking the time to read this.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jmyner99er, post: 487439, member: 32387"] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Hey guys, I bought my first rifle, a Sako A7 in 7mm rm. Im kind of overwhelmed on what scope I should buy. I have $2100 to spend, and to me it’s a huge purchase. (I don’t plan on buying another scope of this caliber for a very long time) I have been researching scopes for a few months now, endlessly! Im to the point where I need to get one and start finding a sweet load.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I plan on using this scope for mule deer hunting in Wyoming this year, but Im thinking, I will get more use from it at the range shooting 300yd (possibly more) I would like to be confident in possibly shooting accurately out to about 600yd.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I almost bought on impulse the other day a z5 3.5-18x44 with the ballistic turret. Im not sure if a z6 would be better? I figured the z6 3-18x50 would be a well rounded scope, but Im not sure if the 2.5-15x56 is better (compared to the other z6 3-18) or how the z6 2.5-15x44 compares to the z5 3.5-18.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I know any of the above scopes are nice, but I really like the Zeiss Victory Diavari FL 4-16. It’s more $$$ then I want to spend. And of course, you have Schmidt & Bender, which I know nothing about except they are up there too.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Im seriously thinking about getting a Swarovski, and Im thinking about getting a Swarovski ballistic turret, but not sure. I do like the simplicity of predetermined settings, but I only count 4. (guess it would be ok if it were zeroed in at 300) What are your thoughts on the BT. (remember Im no expert when it comes to doping, or optics)[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]What is preferred, a front focal plane or a secondary focal plane?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Another important question is given the above scopes and objectives, what scope mounts and/or rings should I get? I would be willing to pay around $125. I think the A7 came with weaver type mount.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]How would you guys set up this rifle?[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Thanks for being patient and taking the time to read this.[/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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