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  • bigdawg86
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2012
    • 3554

    two guns, two scopes. Who gets what?

    Simple question I can't seem to decide on my own.

    I have a high end LR308 build in 6.5 Creedmoor and a Savage 110 FCP HS Precision in 338 Lapua.

    I purchased a Kahles k624i 6-24x56 FFP for the Creedmoor (didn't have the Lapua at the time). I also picked up a used Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 SFP to put on the Lapua to get me started. I started questioning though what rifle scope pairing is best. What do you think would be best suited for the builds? Keep as is with LR308 / Kahles, and Savage / Vortex? Or swap them out?

    Currently I will be working my way out to 1000 yards (and beyond eventually) with both.

    What says you?
    Last edited by bigdawg86; 09-16-2016, 6:46 PM.
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    Divernhunter
    Calguns Addict
    • May 2010
    • 8753

    Put the Kahles on the rifle you will shoot most.
    Later get a Nightforce NXS for the 338
    A 30cal will reach out and touch them. A 50cal will kick their butt.
    NRA Life Member, NRA certified RSO & Basic Pistol Instructor, Hunter, shooter, reloader
    SCI, Manteca Sportsmen Club, Coalinga Rifle Club, Escalon Sportsmans Club, Waterford Sportsman Club & NAHA Member, Madison Society member

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    • #3
      JMP
      Internet Warrior
      CGN Contributor - Lifetime
      • Feb 2012
      • 17056

      Originally posted by bigdawg86
      Simple question I can't seem to decide on my own.

      I have a high end LR308 build in 6.5 Creedmoor and a Savage 110 FCP HS Precision in 338 Lapua.

      I purchased a Kahles k624i 6-24x56 FFP for the Creedmoor (didn't have the Lapua at the time). I also picked up a used Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 SFP to put on the Lapua to get me started. I started questioning though what rifle scope pairing is best. What do you think would be best suited for the builds? Keep as is with LR308 / Kahles, and Savage / Vortex? Or swap them out?
      The Vortex PST will probably have elevation range issues and would be no good for the Lapua. Personally, I have a Kahles 624 on my 6.5CD and a Hensoldt 3.5-26 on my Lapua Ackley. You could put the Kahles on the Lapua and it will get you past a mile, but it still limited with 25 mil of elevation. Then, the Vortex PST would meet the needs of a 6.5CD. The Kahles glass, however, is much better served for shorter distances than long distances.

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      • #4
        Horrendo Revolver
        Senior Member
        • May 2015
        • 1013

        if they were mine I'd put the Kahles on the heavier recoiling rifle.

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