Scope for 500-600 yards on elk?

[Jacks Grampa]

I have an X-bolt in 300Win. Mag but need optics that will help further out.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

First decision do you want to dial or have a ballistic trajectory reticle. 9 or 10x is enough for 500 yards on 12" plates or elk.

 

[ISS]

Any decent rangefinder scope, or just add a laser rangefinder like my SIG.

 

[Clancy]

Nightforce NXS 3.5-15

 

[SVT_Tactical]

Budget??

 

[Jacks Grampa]

Budget??

$1000.00-$2000.00 illuminated reticle preferred.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Is carry weight part of the setup?

 

[nakneker]

Mark5 Leupold
Trijicon Tenmile
Nightforce NX8 or wait for the new NX6 that’s geared towards hunters.

All of those can be found for sub2k, depending on the magnification they are sub 26 ounces. Mark5s take up little real estate on your rifle, typically a bit shorter than some of the competition. Those are 3 options, there are plenty more. One note, the Mark5 illuminated reticle will break that 2k but they can be found if you shop around, at least pretty close to 2k.

Quite a few sales on optics this time of year. I’d check EuroOptic, and few of the other standard scope retailers. There’s also guys here on the forum that are dealers, often their pricing is tough to beat.

 

[OmegaRed]

Second NX8. The eyebox is more sensitive but you are getting 4x multiplier...so concessions and all that

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I would still choose one that has 2x or 3x power on the bottom end.

 

[Jacks Grampa]

Thanks folks. Weight is not a factor for this rifle. I've been pleased with Vortex but always looking for just a little better.

 

[Clancy]

Thanks folks. Weight is not a factor for this rifle. I've been pleased with Vortex but always looking for just a little better.

See my NX8 ad? I figured weight was a factor but if not, it’s priced to sell.

 

[WSnyder]

Want a cheap ish scope that you can literally throw on the ground and it’ll still work? Swiffer aka SWFA 3x15. Variety of turret options in the box. Turrets might still be a little tall but beggars can’t be choosers. Great simple hunting reticle that works from low to high power. I’d recommend the 3x9 as well but you can’t get them right now.

SS 3-15x42 30mm MQ GEN 2 - Zero Stop

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[dthomas]

Are you looking for first or second focal plane?

 

[Liven The Dream]

For years a Lepold 2.5X8 did its job. One Elk at 587 taken with a .270.

 

[Gary in MD]

Thanks folks. Weight is not a factor for this rifle. I've been pleased with Vortex but always looking for just a little better.

Tract Toric
Not just a little better than a vortex

 

[SecondsCount]

Nightforce 4-16 ATACR. Rugged and fairly compact.

 

[choprzrul]

Trijicon Credo HX 2.5-15x42 with illuminated dot.

Kenton Industries custom elevation turret.

 

[slm9s]

Do you ever hunt in the timber/etc and need low power- 2-3X?
Without knowing this…
Low end of budget- Vortex Razor LHT 3-15
High end of budget- nx6/nx8/atacr, March, Zeiss S3
Desired weight will help you choose also.

 

[Rick Richard]

Nightforce 4-16 ATACR. Rugged and fairly compact.

And the reticle is seeable/useable from the lowest to the highest magnification (FFP).