[Badger 6.5]

Scope: Vortex Viper PST FFP
MSRP: $1050
Gun you use it on: Badger 6.5 Creedmoor
Style of Shooting: Bench or prone
Pros: Good for the money
Cons: FFP reticle not great for 1k targets

Scope: SWFA SS 10x
MSRP: $400
Gun you use it on: 24" Les Baer Custom AR
Style of Shooting: Bench or prone
Pros: Great value
Cons: None

 

[jarredelectric]

Scope: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22 x 56 MOAR

Msrp: I paid 1825

Use it on a tikka t3 with a mcree chassis .308

Style: bench or prone

Pros: everything you would need for comp or shooting

Cons: a little hard within 50 yards hunting




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[tbs]

Weaver Tactical 4-20
MSRP $1395
Mil/Mil FFP

Pros:
Tracking is excellent
Locking turrets
Constant eye relief
Easy to focus, excellent clarity
Cons:
Only 1 reticle available, I do like straight Mil-Dot
No zero stop
Older design but solid performer

 

[wigwamitus]

Here is a full refresh of my current scopes ... all the old ones not shown on this list have been sold.

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Scope: L&S Mk4 6.5-20x TMR, ffp
MSRP: $2,124.99
Street: $1,600
Gun you use it on: 5.56(14.5)
Style of Shooting: On this carbine primarily as a spotter for shooter rifles
Pros: 20x max magnification, good glass
Cons: 6.5x min magnification


Scope: L&S Mk6 3-18 H58, ffp
MSRP: $3,249.99
Street: $2,100
Gun you use it on: 5.56(10.5), .22LR
Style of Shooting: On this carbine primarily as a spotter for shooter rifles. When on .22LR used for LR practice.
Pros: Short (11.9"), Light (23.8 oz), 34mm tube (100MOA elevation adjustment), good glass
Cons: Elevation knob requires squeeze to turn, hard to get clicks exact at night without looking


Scope: Burris XTR2 5-25x, ffp
MSRP: $1,500
Street: $1,100
Gun you use it on: Barrett M99 .50BMG
Style of Shooting: LR Target
Pros: Tracks, SCR-MIL reticle
Cons: Heavy, not the best glass on the planet (but good enough to see bullet holes in white paper at 500yds)


Scope: Burris XTR2 3-15x, ffp
MSRP: $1,260
Street: $1,000
Gun you use it on: McRees/Criterion/REM700/.300WM
Style of Shooting: LR Target
Pros: Tracks, SCR-MIL reticle
Cons: Heavy, not the best glass on the planet (but good enough to see bullet holes in white paper at 500yds)


Scope: Burris XTR2 1.5-8x, ffp/sfp
MSRP: $1,439
Street: $900
Gun you use it on: DMRs (either 5.56(18) or 6.5g(18))
Style of Shooting: Hunting or intermediate range target shooting out to 900yds.
Pros: Tracks, CQ Mil reticle has sfp cirlce dot and ffp, I tried many similar scopes and finally picked this one as best for my needs
Cons: Heavy, not the best glass on the planet - but good enough for my needs, no parallax adjustment as is often seen in scopes in this class


Scope: BAE UTCx 70mm, 1x, 640(60) clip on
MSRP: $20,500
Street: $18,500
Gun you use it on: DMRs (either 5.56(18) or 6.5g(18)), .300WM(24), .50BMG(32)
Style of Shooting: Hunting or intermediate range target shooting out to 900yds.
Pros: Allows up to 20x usable magnification day scope, can use day scope reticle for hold overs. Warranty covers use on up to .50BMG.



Scope: IR Defense Mk3, 35mm, 2.5x, 640(60)
MSRP: $7,500
Street: $5,500
Gun you use it on: Carbine (5.56(10.3))
Style of Shooting: Hunting
Pros: Good LR spotter. 10 mil reticle good for moving targets.
Cons: Only rated for up to .308WIN.


Scope: Holosun 515 + EOTECH 3x magnifier g33
MSRP: $350
Street: $300
Gun you use it on: 5.56 carbines
Style of Shooting: Short distance, day time
Pros: good dot, solar panels extend battery life
Cons: changing battery not easy in the field, requires proprietary tool


Scope: Holosun 503
MSRP: $250
Street: $200
Gun you use it on: M930 SL 12G
Style of Shooting: Clays
Pros: Helps with low light shooting
Cons:

 

[grand-galop]

Scope:Visionking 8,5-25x50 Milldot side focus
MSRP:280.00 Can$
Gun you use it on:Not decided
Style of Shooting:Target and hunting
Pros:Best bang for the buck, general construction rugged, track nice, positive clicks, good definition of the optic, lockable turret
Cons: Turrets are graduated so that you have to subtrack 1/2 moa at every complete turn.. 7 1/2 moa per turn

Scope:UTG 30 mm 10X50 IE
MSRP:302 Can$
Gun you use it on:Undecided
Style of Shooting:Hunting, target
Pros:Lockable turret, high optic quality for the price, light compared to other glass i own, decent field of view for a fixed mag scope
Cons: Cant complain for the price

 

[PeteKOhio]

Scope:Nightforce Competition 15-55X52 FCR-1 reticle
MSRP:$2350
Gun you use it on:Savage F/TR .308 with Nightforce 20 MOA base and Nightforce Ultralight rings
Style of Shootinglan to start shooting F/TR
Pros:Great glass, zero stop, lots of magnification
Cons:none yet only had it for 2 days

 

[slingshot]

Scope: Kahles K624i Mil4
MSRP: ~US$ 3000
Gun you use it on: Steyr SSG 08 .300WM
Style of Shooting: Precision & LR, mostly off bipod
Pros: Best sight picture of any scope so far, FFP, Illuminated MilDot reticle, doesn't tunnel, excellent dial-in accuracy, optional zero stop (at -0.4 mils), mils ~25 vert./~11 horiz.
Cons: Expensive, reticle illumination could be more uniform, second turn indicator pin can become slightly stuck

 

[warfarechief]

I only use
SCOPE: I have 4 - Leupold MK4's ( M1 #58850, M2 #67940, M3 #58860 M5 #110080)
MSRP: >$1000 but Leupold will no longer sell to the public
Gun Used on: Weatherby 300 Vanguard, Remington 700 (223 / 6.5 Creedmore / 308)
Style Shooting: Weatherby - Large American Game (Mule Deer, Elk, Bear) / Remington 700 (.223 target & rodents) / Remington 700 6.5 Creedmore & 308 (PRS)
Pros: American Made, Outstanding Optics, Battle Tested, Life Time Guarantee
Cons: No longer selling to civilian markets, any that are out there you should snatch them up.

Keep Shooting
Warfarechief

 

[Plisken]

I am currently waiting to mount a new one.
SCOPE - Bushnell Tactical Elite XRS 4.5-30 x 50mm
MSRP - US $2149.00
Used On - Remington 700 SPS Short-action in .308; McMillan A5 fully adj. stock; Seekins Precision AICS Bottom Metal; Timney Calvin Elite trigger
Shooting Style - Target and Tactical Precision LR
Pros - G2 reticle; First Focal Plane; Fast Focus Eyepiece; Huge Power Range; Zero Stop and Locking Turrets
Cons - Stiff Power Adj. Ring

 

[Tape]

NorCalFocus, I have been patiently waiting for your input/decision which rifle you have scoped and the details. I have looked and maybe I missed it or you just do not wish to post yours.

 

[NorCalFocus]

NorCalFocus, I have been patiently waiting for your input/decision which rifle you have scoped and the details. I have looked and maybe I missed it or you just do not wish to post yours.

LOL, I thought I posted in here long ago, guess not.

When I get on my computer tonight I'll post, as it will be easier to follow the format.

Curious why your waiting for my input?

 

[Tape]

Well NCF, not to polish your shoes but I have learned a great bit from you and highly accept your opinion on anything firearm related knowing you will not steer those astray. I have learned from the military that you only learn from those that know more than you and when it came to the job, follow only from those that know it.

BTW, didn't you say "I don't want this to turn into a discussion thread."

 

[NorCalFocus]

Scope: Vortex Viper HS LR 6-24x50 FFP
MSRP: $1049.99
Gun you use it on: Remington 700 SPS Varmint .308
Style of Shooting: Long Range Steel Ringing, Hobby Shooting
Pros: Great value in this scope. One of the least expensive FFP scope out there. Good glass, easy to read reticle, and good tracking. I like the christmas tree style reticle as it provides lots of hold over or wind hold options.
Cons: Capped windage turret and no illuminated reticle. I wish the reticle was illuminated because when you zoom out the reticle does become small and hard to read.

Scope: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44
MSRP: $529.00
Gun you use it on: Home build AR, 20" barrel 5.56 chamber
Style of shooting: Medium range steel, precision/DMR, varmint hunting
Pros: This scope can be had on sale for $300 often. At that price is way under priced. Clear glass, easy to adjust and read zoom ring, forgiving eye relief, 30mm tube.
Cons: BDC reticle, capped turrets, no zero stop.

 

[jjRoman]

Scope: Nikon prostaff 4-22×40 Duplex
Cost: $215
Rifle: Remington 700 sps tactical 16.5", 1:10 twist, 308
Type of shooting: Long range (Noob)
Pros: clear glass, quality for price
Cons: not enough magnification (on this particular unit)



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[midkemia]

SCOPE: I have 4 - Leupold MK4's ( M1 #58850, M2 #67940, M3 #58860 M5 #110080)
Reticle: MILDOT & TMR, I like the TMR more
MSRP: >$1200 but Leupold will no longer sell to the public, buy one if you find one.
Gun Used on: Weatherby 300 Vanguard Custom, Remington 700- 223 / 6.5 Creedmore / 308
Style Shooting: Weatherby - Large American Game (Mule Deer, Elk, Bear) / Remington 700 (.223 target & rodents) / Remington 700 6.5 Creedmore & 308 (PRS)
Pros: American Made, Outstanding Optics, Battle Tested, Life Time Guarantee
Cons: No longer selling to civilian markets, any that are out there you should snatch them up. Three of my models are not MIL/MIL or MOA/MOA, once you train on them no problem.

 

[Intervention]

Scope: SWFA 5-20x50 SS HD
MSRP: $1495.00 - On Sale for $1295.00
Gun you use it on: Remington AAC SD Mod X Gen III .308
Style of Shooting: Precision
Pros: Clarity is excellent, lifetime warranty, MIL, nice reticle
Cons: I have not experienced any other than no Zero Stop.

 

[steffj]

Scope: March-X 8X80X56mm
MSRP: 3,200.00$ U.S
Gun you use it on: 338 Lapua Magnum (Custom made)
Style of Shooting: Long range on bench...600 Yards.
Pros: Excellent zoom, i see bullet holes at that range.
Cons: On very hot days it amplify mirage but i just need to zoom out and stay very clear.

Scope: Nightforce NXS 12X42X56mm ch3 reticle and NP 2DD
MSRP: 2,600.00$
Gun you use it on: .308 Savage Palma Match + Savage 22-250 Model 12 Long Range.
Style of Shooting: Long range on bench...600 yards.
Pros: Excellent zoom, i can see bullet holes at that range.
Cons: On very hot days it amplify mirage but i just need to zoom out and stay very clear.

 

[Martino1]

Scope: Vortex Razor Gen 2 4.5-27x56 EBR-2C
MSRP: $3399.. Street price less
Gun you use it on: Remington 700P .308
Style of Shooting: Long Range
Pros: Fantastic glass, magnification range, audible clicks, eye relief. Elevation tracks so far after 1 year. Warranty: No questions asked
Cons: weight 48oz
Style of Shooting: Long Range

Rings: Vortex Precision Matched Rings MSRP $229 street $149
Base EGW one piece. MSRP $39.99

 

[Coloradosmithy]

SWFA SS 10x42 mil quad/mil, rear focus.
20 MOA base mounted on Brazilian Mauser 08/34.30. Shilen 26 inch cm match heavy bbl in 30-06.

MSRP (and street price from SWFA)
$299

Pros- turrets track dead nut on
Good glass
Rugged
Affordable
30mm tube

Cons- the only con I can think of, I should have got the side focus model for an extra $100

 

[Botts]

Scope: Vortex Viper PST Gen1 2.5-10x32 FFP - EBR-1 MRAD
MSRP: $999 USD
Gun you use it on: Savage Model 12 FLVSS
Style of Shooting: Moderate range hunting and hunting steel plates to 1,000yds.
Pros: Illuminated, cost effective, tracking is bang on.
Cons: Shimmed zero stop isn't ideal. Need to stay under 5x at dusk for light gathering.

Scope: Vortex Viper PST Gen1 1-4x24 - TCMQ MRAD - Uncapped Turrets
MSRP: $649 USD
Gun you use it on: Savage 93r17 .17HMR
Style of Shooting: Ground Squirrel and Grouse Hunting.
Pros: True 1x magnification, light, clear reticle.
Cons: Battery cap failed once.

Scope: Elcan C79 3.4x Combat Optical Sight
MSRP: ~$1500 USD
Gun you use it on: 20" AR15
Style of Shooting: Service rifle matches.
Pros: Illuminated, clear, seemingly indestructible.
Cons: Mount sucks.

Scope: Aimpoint T1
MSRP: $807 USD
Gun you use it on: Colt 16" Pencil Barrel AR15
Style of Shooting: Carbine courses.
Pros: True 1x magnification, single dot is easy to focus on.
Cons: None.