The Meopta scopes unless you get their upper end do not handle stray light worth a damn , which means sunshade &/or an ARD are mandatory . We've sent back 2 Optika 6's & a bunch of Optika 5's . We did buy 2 of the Trijicon Ten Mile 6-24X50 , model # 300005 . Ranging type mil-rad recticle...
So once qualified , you'll just be shooting steel @ 300 ? If so don't sound like a bunch of dial twistin' . I'd zero @ 300 , hold off / adjust as needed . How big a target ? Gotta be bigger than the X-ring on a F class .
Another excellent line is the S&B Klassic line both the 4-16X50 & the 3-12X42 are first class & worth a hard look . Be hard pressed to find better glass for under $ 2K IMHO .
Was leaning more twds a hunting scope . Since you want mainly for range use you might want other features like uncapped turrets , zero-stop , higher magnification . Position shooting ? Prone ? Bench ? ie how hard can you hold ? Go with a 30mm tube , if longer ranges the 34mm offers more range of...
For a hunting scope the Zeiss Conquest V4 or the Swaro Z3 line are bright & clear . 300yd max I see no need for more than 9 - 10 X on the top end . Illuminated I like the Trijicon Ten Mile line , just the center is lit can really help on black bull & gray gloomy days . Depends on how much of a...
Condition , rarity & having the complete package . If you have something scarce , uncommon with all the original stuff it left the factory with including the box & in like new condition that's what collectors want , seek & lust over . So if you're looking at it as an investment you'd best be...
Athlon's are Chinese . Some folks on another forum bought some of their top end stuff , had problems & warranty was non-existant . These were their Cronus line $ 1500 - 1800 scopes they had to eat .
With H4895 reduced loads it's possible to get a 06 or 308 recoil down to 30-30 level . That 125 Sierra Sptz. will shoot quite accurately out a 1 in 10 also .
Good glass . They're big & heavy , clunky . Like something Combloc . Albeit the optics are pretty damn good . Definately look before you buy . If you looking at tactical / mrad that Trijicon Ten Mile 6-24X 50 SFP for 750 is a hell of a scope . Granted it's SFP & most want FFP . Optically I'd put...
Currently on Ebay are 3 Leupy Vari x III's , 2 Zeiss Conquest , 1 Trijicon TR22 Accupoint , & a Meopta / Cabelas Euro Riflescope within your budget . IMHO all would be suitable for your use . New at Eurooptic .com are the Trijicon Huron 3-9x40 on sale for 299 , Meopta Optik5 2-10x42 , same...
50mm will gather more light & provide all the human eye can process up to 7x , the 40mm up to just shy of 6x . Remember the 7mm exit pupil as it's the upper threshold of what the human eye can actually use . The 30mm tube allows a wider range of windage / elevation adjustment as it can house a...
IMHO there's a world of difference between what I want in a hunting scope vs what I want in a tactical scope or one for F class competition . For most American hunters shooting during LEGAL hours you don't need great or even above avg, optics . For those who hunt hard & want the ability to see...
I'd check around all the gun & fishing shops around . Used to be a whole lot more trading around . Check pawn shops too & don't forget gunsmiths . With $ 400 cash money & a discerning eye , no tellin what you might stir up . Bit of work but it'll pay off . Sometimes you'll find items taken in...
Athlon is Chinese glass . Illuminated reticles are nice , especially for us geezers . Does increase costs however . Trijicon recticles I like in the regard that the whole recticle doesn't light up like an Xmas tree on fire . Accupoint line don't need no stinkin' batteries no . I've got 2 of...