Another question about a scope... **UPDATED** 9/11

[Roo]

Talked to a guy today who has one on his .50 and he swears by it. The research I have found online says it is made for a .50 and is built to withstand the recoil. Plus it has a lifetime warranty... Anyone ever hear of these? Thoughts? Thanks!



Magnification 12-36
Objective diameter 80 mm
Mounting 30 mm Rings
Bullet drop calibers .50 Bmg
Rangefinding 3000 yard
Illuminated reticle Yes
Length 500 mm
Eye relief 90 mm
Power source 3v (CR2432) included
Battery life 100 hours
Sun shade Yes (47 mm) Yes (47 mm)
Recomended use S50
Adjustment windage and elevation at 100 yds

If you own a .50 Cal. BMG our 12-36x80 is a must. Specifically designed for this potent rifle, the 12-36x80 has a 1000-yard BDC and a 3000-yard range finder built-in.
The custom designed mounting ring, which incorporates the BDC, insures easy and precise adjustments. An 10 position illuminated reticle prevents you from losing sight of your reticle even in the darkest of conditions. The 80mm lens is one of the largest objective lenses available giving you the brightest image possible.

[CSACANNONEER]

RUN! I've got an empty paper towel roll that will work better and longer. ATNs do not hold up on a 50. Do not do it! If you have extra money lying around, donae it to BWO! There is a reason that you will not see an ATN at a FCSA match. They don't hold up! You would be much better off with $300 supersniper than any ATN. Also, this is a case where size does matter. ATNs are physically big and bulky and the larger the scope, the more of a beating it takes during recoil.

Please, give it a day or two and a few more regular 50 shooters here will confirm that my ranting is true.

[rksimple]

ATN, Barska, Tasco...steer clear, unless your goal is to find how many ronuds it takes completely destroy one using a 50. I'm guessing it'll be in the teens.

[Roo]

Wow... I just don't have luck with picking out a scope . Thanks again! I will just be purchasing a Nightforce...

[proraptor]

I'd look into an ior, us optics, nightforce

stay away from atn

[Roo]

Ok another question... I have been looking at scopes, reading about scopes for the last hour and I have decided on the IOR Valdada 9-36x56 Tactical Scope; 35mm Tube Illuminated MP8. My only question is don't i want the mil-dot no MP8?

[Prc329]

MP8 is actually better because it has half mil marks. I run the 4x14x50 with it and last weekend I used it to great effect at 800 yards. I had no issues hitting a target 1moa in size at 300 yards (3"). It was very effective at helping me mill targets as well.

[Roo]

Thanks! Just completed my order for the scope. Thanks to everyone for all the help..

[proraptor]

9 to 36 yikes! that must have cost a pretty penny...

[Timberwolf]

Why such high power??? Are you going to be varmint hunting with it? FOr tact/prec use you'll find something in the 4-16 range much more practical. Hell mine rarely gets taken off 12X even at 1K yards. At higher power mirage will eat your shorts.

[Nefarious]

Gaww ... ive been avoiding this section for as long as I could. I have yet to even being looking for a scope for that damn Bohica upper. I dont want to go cheap.. but I dont want to shell out $$$ either.

I keep saying to myself "ill keep it inthe $500"
then I say "well, if im paying that i might as well do $1,000"
then I say "just go for it!!!"

[Roo]

Why such high power??? Are you going to be varmint hunting with it? FOr tact/prec use you'll find something in the 4-16 range much more practical. Hell mine rarely gets taken off 12X even at 1K yards. At higher power mirage will eat your shorts.

The price difference between the 22 and the 36 was less than $150 so I thought why not.

[Roo]

Gaww ... ive been avoiding this section for as long as I could. I have yet to even being looking for a scope for that damn Bohica upper. I dont want to go cheap.. but I dont want to shell out $$$ either.

I keep saying to myself "ill keep it inthe $500"
then I say "well, if im paying that i might as well do $1,000"
then I say "just go for it!!!"

That is exactly what I am shopping for. Plus I thought since I will only be shooting the BOHICA every now and then I can use larue QD mount and switch the mount between my Savage and the BOHICA.

[CSACANNONEER]

Why such high power??? Are you going to be varmint hunting with it? FOr tact/prec use you'll find something in the 4-16 range much more practical. Hell mine rarely gets taken off 12X even at 1K yards. At higher power mirage will eat your shorts.

Mirage can be your friend. You just need to learn how to read it. It can show you approximate wind speeds, wind direction etc. I'm just beginning to learn about it.

[proraptor]

Mirage can be your friend. You just need to learn how to read it. It can show you approximate wind speeds, wind direction etc. I'm just beginning to learn about it.

You know you are talking to the precision shooting/sniper king right?