scope for Sav 12LRPV 6mmBR-use Varmints

[phil-243]

I put an old Leupold 6.5-20 on for now.
Have been looking at the NifgtForce 8-32 NXS Varmint reticle NP-1RR @ $1755.
Other ideas?

Ranges will be 400 - 1000 yards.

Will be squirrel hunting in Northern California in April.

I use my 20VT, 22-250 & 17HMR for shots under 400 yards.

Phil

 

[liltank]

If you can afford that one, that would be the way to go. If not, then look at Leupy's in a 6-24x range. Vortex offers some really good scopes. To be honest, if this is a dedicated LR rifle a fixed 16 to 20 power scope just might be the best option. Allows for some all the magnification you should need and clarity. I think I just talked myself into a single power scope for my LR rifle.

Tank

 

[phil-243]

Thanks for your ideas.

BIG question is seeing ground squirrels at 800 yards.

I used my 6.5 x 20 on PD's and had a difficult time seeing them at 800 yards.

I'm betting on two things:
1. more magnification
2. better scope - more clarity.

 

[liltank]

These are some that I think would work great. There are others available, but just a thought. I discussed this very reasoning with my shooting partner. I always shoot at extended range and always use the max power of my scope. So I have just today come to the conclusion that a single power scope for target and small little critters. My rifle is dedicated to LR shooting. I have no plans to ever carry this thing in the woods. I could see it being a problem for short shots of 100yrds or less, but where I shoot the shortest distance is about 450yrds.

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Hope this confuses you more! A variable would be very good to own also. If you plan on hunting in areas that allow for shorter shots than 200yrds then the fixed power may not be a good option.

Tank

 

[liltank]

So I just thought of another good reason for a variable. In high temp situations, you can back the power off and that will help with heat vapor at long range. So maybe I just thought of a good reason to not have a fixed power. Anyway, to each is his own, I guess. Just some things to think about.

Tank