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Swampfox and Vortex both offer very generous veteran discounts.
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I'm content with my Falcon M18+, FALM181 is what I have. I'm no long range shooter, but I got this with the hope of using it as a budget scope for a budget long range build.Comment
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So a lot Of optics offer great clarity and will hold zero
They will not hold up to a lot of turret spinning.
If you use mil dot or hash mark for holdover- most cheaper scopes work
If you will use the turrets a lot, many of the gears will fail the box drill fairly quickly.
Tell us more about your shooting?
Dot holdover or turret spin?Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs)
Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET
Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
(thanks to Jeff Cooper)Comment
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24x vortex diamond back tactical FFP. $450Comment
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If you want something cheap with good glass and turrets I would get something fixed power personally. Check out Tiborasaurus Rex on youtube, he has some good recommendations for getting into LR.Comment
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Meopta is worth a look. I'm looking for something in the 3x to 20x range for a 17HMR and I'm liking the info.
The Optika5 line has a 1" tube and if you're OK with that it looks pretty solid.
If I were going after something more ferocious than a squirrel, I would look at MeoPro or Optika6 lines.
Meopta has been making glass for something like 100 years. They contract manufacture for some big names in optics. Good stuff.Comment
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Seems like fixed power gotta be the way to go...Comment
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Jim, You are spot on. Meopta makes glass for a number of big name companies who I won't name. I have the Otika5 4-20x50 on a .17 HMR and love it. I could only get the ZPlex reticle and not the Zplus (MOA) at the time I got mine. I have a ZPlus on order right now. Very clear and bright glass. posititve tactile clicks and built tough. Here's a pic of mine of my Remington 700 SPS .308 before moving it to my .17 HMR. I do some freelance work with Meopta and I couldn't be happier with the quality of product that they provide the customer. Feel free to drop me a note if you have any Meopta questions. By the way, they have an excellent LE/Mil program.
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Not the trendy option, but Bushnell products in that range are quite nice for the cost and are proven to last under real world use.
My question is; strictly for bench use? Or are you a hunter? The answer to that question may govern here.Last edited by climber32; 10-28-2020, 1:48 AM.Comment
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Trijicon and ZeissJim, You are spot on. Meopta makes glass for a number of big name companies who I won't name. I have the Otika5 4-20x50 on a .17 HMR and love it. I could only get the ZPlex reticle and not the Zplus (MOA) at the time I got mine. I have a ZPlus on order right now. Very clear and bright glass. posititve tactile clicks and built tough. Here's a pic of mine of my Remington 700 SPS .308 before moving it to my .17 HMR. I do some freelance work with Meopta and I couldn't be happier with the quality of product that they provide the customer. Feel free to drop me a note if you have any Meopta questions. By the way, they have an excellent LE/Mil program.
ZD 6-24x56 RD - street price $1900-$2,000
NRA Shooting Illustrated article on the ZD 6-24x56 RD.
These two are about $700
Optika6 4,5-27x50 FFP
Optika6 5-30x56 FFP
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