Decent but not costing...

[Steve Ladino]

Without processing the tons of spec sheets out there on scopes I would like any input on high power
MOA scopes that don't cost the farm.... somewhere about $200. Something for practice at 200 yds. on windy days. Thank's

 

[Rtheurer]

$200= Bottom of the barrel.

Don't take this as being a Smart a$$ but how about some info? Like
1. Use? besides practice. Practice for what? Matches? Hunting? Plinking?
2. Distance? 1000yds. 50', pop up targets?
3. Rifle? Handgun? BB gun?

That is about as a vague of a question as I have ever seen. No disrespect sir but help us out here.

Russel

 

[T-shooter]

For a lower cost scope, I like the SWFA S/S scopes, about $300. The turret tracking is accurate, and they hold their zero. Better glass would be a plus but that's substantially more money.

 

[slm9s]

Are you planning on twisting turrets?

The only reliable options at that price point are the SWFA super chickens 10x 12x 16x 20x, or the Bushnell Elite 10x.

Variables that reliably track can't be found new for $200. Of course you might get lucky.

 

[Steve Ladino]

$200= Bottom of the barrel.

Don't take this as being a Smart a$$ but how about some info? Like
1. Use? besides practice. Practice for what? Matches? Hunting? Plinking?
2. Distance? 1000yds. 50', pop up targets?
3. Rifle? Handgun? BB gun?

That is about as a vague of a question as I have ever seen. No disrespect sir but help us out here.

Russel

No It isn't vague at all, what I wrote is what I meant, simply a cheap MOA reticle scope to practice with at 200 yds on windy days.

 

[R.Morehouse]

SWFA Super Sniper fixed power.........They review really well and cost $299. I had the 16x and thought it was a whole lot of bang for the buck.......

 

[Steve Ladino]

For a lower cost scope, I like the SWFA S/S scopes, about $300. The turret tracking is accurate, and they hold their zero. Better glass would be a plus but that's substantially more money.

Thanks, good tracking would be an asset ~

 

[Steve Ladino]

SWFA Super Sniper fixed power.........They review really well and cost $299. I had the 16x and thought it was a whole lot of bang for the buck.......

Thanks, I will look into SWFA products ~

 

[Steve Ladino]

Are you planning on twisting turrets?

The only reliable options at that price point are the SWFA super chickens 10x 12x 16x 20x, or the Bushnell Elite 10x.

Variables that reliably track can't be found new for $200. Of course you might get
lucky

No, I want to use the reticle

 

[snert]

I have a 10X bushnell. It works. Has dots on crosshair, but not sure MOA or MIL. Never cared really. Tracks ok, but the lens leave a lot to be desired. I hear the SWFA works nice.

I have been in the habit of buying old steel 10X T10 weavers with plex. They track GREAT. even the later T10 aluminum ones are good, again with plex. Why plex? Because since it is fixed power, it has built in points of reference. The X, the point of the duplex, the beginning of the fat part of the duplex gives three dots of reference. That, with the good tracking gives me aim points to 350 yards with a 222. And I use it to guess distance. I looked at a 11 1/2 x 8 sheet of paper, assumed average standing chuck is 12 inches tall. Placed scope on that paper at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards and memorized the "look" compared to the plex. For years this and "one round fired, spotted" got me into the range quickly, and away I went. Beware the guy with a fixed power he shoots a lot. After a while it just comes naturally and i find the Weavers to have better tracking and glass than the Bushy. Ipay up to $300 for a good T10, but often got them for less.

But agree, SWFA will do ya fine. Just don't get all balled up in the mildot must have thing.

 

[Steve Ladino]

SWFA Super Sniper fixed power.........They review really well and cost $299. I had the 16x and thought it was a whole lot of bang for the buck.......

I checked the SWFA SS 20x42,,,,,looks good.....thanks

 

[Steve Ladino]

I have a 10X bushnell. It works. Has dots on crosshair, but not sure MOA or MIL. Never cared really. Tracks ok, but the lens leave a lot to be desired. I hear the SWFA works nice.

I have been in the habit of buying old steel 10X T10 weavers with plex. They track GREAT. even the later T10 aluminum ones are good, again with plex. Why plex? Because since it is fixed power, it has built in points of reference. The X, the point of the duplex, the beginning of the fat part of the duplex gives three dots of reference. That, with the good tracking gives me aim points to 350 yards with a 222. And I use it to guess distance. I looked at a 11 1/2 x 8 sheet of paper, assumed average standing chuck is 12 inches tall. Placed scope on that paper at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards and memorized the "look" compared to the plex. For years this and "one round fired, spotted" got me into the range quickly, and away I went. Beware the guy with a fixed power he shoots a lot. After a while it just comes naturally and i find the Weavers to have better tracking and glass than the Bushy. Ipay up to $300 for a good T10, but often got them for less.

But agree, SWFA will do ya fine. Just don't get all balled up in the mildot must have thing.

Thanks for the tips on the Weavers etc. ~

 

[Rtheurer]

Tasco

 

[T-shooter]

No, I want to use the reticle

BDC type redicles only work right with one exact ammo, or one exact muzzle velocity, and then that's questionable. Anything else will shoot high or low and will also change the harmonics to a degree. You may be able to get close with one. I would rather use a mil-dot. Then you can shoot at various distances and make yourself a small chart. With a little practice, you can measure distance to the target pretty close if you know the size of the object. I made one similar to this and glued it inside my rear scope cap. Or you can dial in the elevation. Just my opinion but I've had BDc reticles and personally don't care for them.

 

[vmaxpro]

I gotta say I got this stupid sightmark 8.5-25 blah blah tactical whatever for 169.00 to throw on a hmr and the glass is incredible for the price. I think its mil dot and the turrets repeat perfect. Its been on there for 3 yrs, gets beat around in the back of a polaris, and still holds.

 

[IdahoSharpshooter]

spladi,

check your PM's.

 

[Steve Ladino]

I gotta say I got this stupid sightmark 8.5-25 blah blah tactical whatever for 169.00 to throw on a hmr and the glass is incredible for the price. I think its mil dot and the turrets repeat perfect. Its been on there for 3 yrs, gets beat around in the back of a polaris, and still holds.

Sightmark, I will look that one up too ~ Thanks

 

[Steve Ladino]

BDC type redicles only work right with one exact ammo, or one exact muzzle velocity, and then that's questionable. Anything else will shoot high or low and will also change the harmonics to a degree. You may be able to get close with one. I would rather use a mil-dot. Then you can shoot at various distances and make yourself a small chart. With a little practice, you can measure distance to the target pretty close if you know the size of the object. I made one similar to this and glued it inside my rear scope cap. Or you can dial in the elevation. Just my opinion but I've had BDc reticles and personally don't care for them.

Yes the BDC has to be specific to your load or otherwise inexact . Any Mill Rad or Moa reticle can be used for my purpose but I prefer the MOA as its a shorter distance between subtensions , which will help me to set up the adjusted for new intersection of X & Y on the target in windy conditions. ~ Thanks for your input !