Greetings to all,
I'm a newcomer to benchrest shooting. I'm having a 30BR built up, and plan to do some informal "varmint for score" matches here in Colorado, and perhaps work up into formal "hunter class" matches.
I have yet to decide on a scope for this rifle. Ideally, I'd like a variable power scope, with the low end at or near 6x,to qualify for the Hunter class), and the upper end as high as possible, e.g., 24-25x. I'd also like the minimum focus distance to go down to 25 yards, as one of the informal shoots I do with friends includes a 25 yard "event". I'm not really limited on price for this particular purchase.
I know there are many considerations and high quality choices available, including making weight for the Hunter class, but my specific question is, why don't I ever see a Swarovski in the equipment listings for the benchrest match results? Almost every high-end,and many not so high-end) scopes are represented in the results from time to time. From what I've read, and from the input I've had from dealers, the Swarovski's are of excellent quality, especially the glass. Is there a particular issue with Swarovski scopes, relative to benchrest use? Is it possibly subtension of the available reticles?
I appreciate any input you have.
I'm a newcomer to benchrest shooting. I'm having a 30BR built up, and plan to do some informal "varmint for score" matches here in Colorado, and perhaps work up into formal "hunter class" matches.
I have yet to decide on a scope for this rifle. Ideally, I'd like a variable power scope, with the low end at or near 6x,to qualify for the Hunter class), and the upper end as high as possible, e.g., 24-25x. I'd also like the minimum focus distance to go down to 25 yards, as one of the informal shoots I do with friends includes a 25 yard "event". I'm not really limited on price for this particular purchase.
I know there are many considerations and high quality choices available, including making weight for the Hunter class, but my specific question is, why don't I ever see a Swarovski in the equipment listings for the benchrest match results? Almost every high-end,and many not so high-end) scopes are represented in the results from time to time. From what I've read, and from the input I've had from dealers, the Swarovski's are of excellent quality, especially the glass. Is there a particular issue with Swarovski scopes, relative to benchrest use? Is it possibly subtension of the available reticles?
I appreciate any input you have.