Scope help PAALEEEZ

[DartonJager]

Im having great difficulty deciding what type of distance compensating rifle scope system to use and the more I read about each type the less I'm learning it seems. So here I am asking for help in making my choice. I am totally committed to doing what ever it takes to become proficient as I love to shoot and I have access to a long distance range, but that range is limited to 600 yards. It goes without saying I will have already confirmed the distance by way of LRF.

First the information I feel anyone who can help will need to know:

Application:
Purely hunting deer and elk from >100 out to 600 yards, if ever I decide to become competitive I will likely buy a different scope.
Budget:
I know the scope is FAR more important than the rifle, but I have no choice but to be realistic in what I can afford and that figure is $700
Caliber and load:
300 wsm 175-180 grain bullets BC between .484-.545 MV of 3000fps
Scope must haves:
Zero return
FFP reticle
Lower magnification:
prefer a scope with a 3-15 or 2-12 so as to be able to maximize my scopes versatility
Absolutely repeatable
Excellent image, can not suffer so called fade out from sun glare at higher magnifications I've read about.
Side focus parallax
Must be fast and simple to use as is practicle

So which of the 4 fallowing system given the above parameters will best serve me, and which scope is my best bet at a budget of $700? I think strictly in inches and yards so a MIL DOT reticle would not work well for me.

#1-A BDC reticle
#2-A Mill or MRAD
#3-A MOA-MIL

Or #4- Considering I MUST use a LRF to first determine distance to target should I buy a scope with custom turrets and or setting for my specific load so I can adjust my bullets POI prior to shooting


After the mountain of info I have read I am strongly leaning towards either a Mil/MRAD or a scope with custom turrets VS a BDC because considering the 300 WSM's MPBR of 310-325 yards I can see where a BDC reticle is going to be less than ideal because to load I will be shooting I only need to be adjusting for hold over at distances beyond 350 yards.

So for those who know these types of scopes what will best serve me for hunting and if need be making quick distance adjustments when I am faced with minimal time to make a shot.

Thanks,
Arthur.

 

[FEENIX]

Check out the 3-15× by SWFA and Burris Veracity.

 

[gohring3006]

3-15 FFP SWFA Mil reticle Mil turrets, would be my choice..

 

[DartonJager]

Thanks to both of you the suggestion, SWFA was a scope that I had not thought of and actually forgot about. The 3-15x 42mm is now my top choice. The more I read about how a Mil Rad reticle works the more I prefer it over any other I have looked at.

After watching several excellent how to use videos, a Mil Rad scope system is no where near as complicated as I had previously feared, I can see myself becoming proficient with it if I put forth the effort.

Once again,
Thank you.

 

[gohring3006]

You're very welcome, keep us posted....

 

[FEENIX]

Thanks to both of you the suggestion, SWFA was a scope that I had not thought of and actually forgot about. The 3-15x 42mm is now my top choice. The more I read about how a Mil Rad reticle works the more I prefer it over any other I have looked at.

After watching several excellent how to use videos, a Mil Rad scope system is no where near as complicated as I had previously feared, I can see myself becoming proficient with it if I put forth the effort.

Once again,
Thank you.

If you need more convincing , here's an excellent video review ...

[ame]https://youtu.be/9fe4l_CAthI?t=5[/ame]

I have the SWFA 5-20x50 HD on my .300 WSM and they are simply awesome. The same is true with my 4-20x50 Burris Veracity on my .270 AI.

I think you'll be very pleased with the SWFA. Good luck and happy safe shooting/hunting.

Ed

 

[FEENIX]

This won't last long >>> http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f40/swfa-3-15-fs-171524/

 

[Sully2]

If you need more convincing , here's an excellent video review ...

https://youtu.be/9fe4l_CAthI?t=5

I have the SWFA 5-20x50 HD on my .300 WSM and they are simply awesome. The same is true with my 4-20x50 Burris Veracity on my .270 AI.

I think you'll be very pleased with the SWFA. Good luck and happy safe shooting/hunting.

Ed

Looks waaaayyyy too complicated to me

 

[benchracer]

I have the SWFA 3-15x42 and just started to use it @ 1000 yards. I REALLY like this scope. I plan to put one on several of my other rifles. My F-Class rifle has an older fixed 10x SWFA on it. These scopes offer a LOT of value for the money.