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Nikon Black FFP or a Vortex Viper PST GEN 2. Either one will work and preform for what you need. I think the Vortex does just edge out the Nikon.
Now if you want end all durability, get a Nightforce. They have a model for about $1200.
If your just shooting paper and steel on your own time and not doing comps where you have to make on the fly calls and adjustments, a second focal plane will work just fine. But once you go to a first focal plane, you really start to see all the benefits. -
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Vortex Gen 2 PST scopes are very nice and they're in your price point brand new. I have an Athlon Cronus BTR on my 338LM and you can get these used at a little over $1K, same with Nightforce NSX series scopes. Both a big step above the PST's. Personally I like SFP better than FFP but choices are very limited in higher end scopes.Comment
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All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.Comment
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Best long range scope for ~$1000ish
I always recommend SWFA.
They are extremely hard to beat in build quality and value, especially for the cost. It's also nearly impossibly to find dissatisfied customers (problem if you're hoping for a used scope discount). Lifetime warranty and they are rated to 50bmg (at least the fixed magnification scopes). Here's the amazing scope that put them on the map (and honestly you couldn't go wrong with this either, though if you have budgeted 1k, use it on glass):
For long range applications, if you're hoping to drop less than 1000, the SS HD 10x42 model has a lot of good feedback.
If you can raise your budget to 1300, the SS HD 5-20X50 is REALLY nice.
Many have compared quality to $2000 range scopes. I'm hoping to get one in a few months.
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Picked up the gun today! Been reading reviews til I’m blue in the face. I think I narrowed it down to a couple choices. I’m aware they aren’t “top of the line”, but I think they’ll do for a long time. If I feel the need to upgrade in the future, so be it.
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What say you, gents?Comment
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I also recommend the Vortex Viper PST Gen II, the Burris XTR II, and add to those the Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56.
What say you, gents?
It's a lot of scope for $1200:
- It has a 34mm tube which the Vortex does not have.
- It has a locking windage turret, like the Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56, which neither the Burris or Vortex have.
- The light mushy turret clicks of the earlier Ares BTR have been fixed, they now click better than the Burris, and are about on-par with the Vortex.
- It's a poor man's Vortex Razor HD Gen II, for half the price and lighter too.
BROWNELLS - ATHLON ARES ETR 4.5-30X56MM SCOPE FFP SIDE FOCUS ILL. APRS1 MIL RETICLE
Wait for a 10% discount code and order it from Brownells. They are not charging sales tax yet, as some other online retailers are already doing.Comment
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Sightron SIII 10-50x60
You can find a new one for just under $1000 if you shop.Last edited by ngnrnlo; 05-14-2019, 5:59 PM.Comment
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how much were they originally? might be a good price for someone like me who only gets out to shoot paper every few monthsComment
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