Which 6 X 24 scope?

[JohnD]

What 6 x 24 scope do you like for prairie dog shooting? Seems to be many choices and just trying to decide. Oh and I want a 1 inch tube only.

Thanks, John .

 

[dkhunt14]

I feel you are really limiting yourself with a 1 inch tube. Most of the good scopes are 30MM tubes. The big advantage is more elevation in MOA. None of the 1 inch tubes except the Mark 4 Leupold has enough minutes in to click what I need. Matt

 

[ChrisNZ]

There is one excellent 1" tube scope in the range you're after, namely a Swarovski Z5 5-25. The optics are impeccable and they are single turn zero stop with 13.25 mins available. With a 200yd zero, that will take you past 700yds with most cartridges. I have the 3.5-18 version on my .280AI and am just getting the 5-25 brother for a new 6BR.

The only limitation may be budget.. ;-)

 

[Shynloco]

John,
I have ask..is there any price limitation on finding a scope? I'm not here to dissuade or promote any particular scope. But it seems to me that spending $1000 for a scope used to just shoot Prairie Dogs is a bit of OVERKILL. I mean there are literary a lot of scopes out there to choose from that'll produce ample sighting to shoot PD's and cost less $300. Now none of those scopes would ever produce what is needed for Benchrest shooting in competition.

Alex

 

[JohnD]

Thanks for all the replies. Yea I've got a couple of high dollar scopes that I use for PD shooting and a few that are way less spendy that do a very good job. My particular wants here will sit on top of a .20 Practical so there won't be a huge need for elevation adjustments. I haven't bought a 6 x 24 in quite some time and wondered if any particular brands or models stood out. Been thinking about a Sightron as Iv'e heard good things about them.

John

 

[slm9s]

I think you'll find the SII 6-24 1" to be pretty poor vs the SIII 6-24 30mm - IMHO.

 

[NCVarhtr]

I think you'll find the SII 6-24 1" to be pretty poor vs the SIII 6-24 30mm - IMHO.

John,
I have a couple of the Sightron S111 scopes in 6X24X50 and I think they are a really great scope for the money. Very clear, tract perfectly and always hold their zero. I have tried one of the Big Sky and one of the S11 scopes. Quickly sold the S11 and gave the Big Sky away. The S111 has a 30 MM but I would recommend it over the 1" tube scopes..I also have the Swarovski in 3.5X18X44 in a 1" tube and it is excellent. The Sightron S111 is hard to beat for the money...

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Id try to find a weaver t24 or t36 or leupold br36x. Solid scopes, cheap price and way better glass than youre lookin at in the under $500 range

 

[dkhunt14]

I don't think I would want any straight high power scope for hunting Prairie dogs. On days the mirage is too bad. I prefer a variable. You could probably find a used Leupold 6.5x20 for a decent price. It is just that most of the better scopes are 30MM tubes. The only difference would be that you need 30MM rings. I believe there are advantages to the 30MM tubes and that is why most good companies are building so many. Matt

 

[JohnD]

It does look like in recent years most companies are putting more effort into 30mm scopes. I may have to look in that direction again. I do have a Weaver V16 on my .223 since the mid 90's and have killed a boatload of critters with it and it simply never changes point of impact. Very reliable scope for the money I gave.

Once again, thanks for the replies. John.

 

[normmatzen]

I started Bench Rest shooting about 10 years ago on a shoe string and bought a used Sightron SII 6-24. It had a paralax problem which Sightron promptly corrected for me and I used it successfully for a couple years. Next, N-F 12-42 . Then new gun, a 284 WIN BR.
Put the old 6-24 Sii on it and was amazed how good it worked! Then I replaced it with a SIII 10-50.

Do not underrate the SII 6-24!!! I think it is VERY good bang for the buck!

 

[LarryDScott]

For PD shootin, It dont get any better than a 6-24 SII Sightron. Brilliant optics
w/ a lifetime warranty. Best bang for the $$$ invested. LDS

 

[hogpatrol]

For PD shootin, It dont get any better than a 6-24 SII Sightron. Brilliant optics
w/ a lifetime warranty. Best bang for the $$$ invested. LDS

+1 on what Larry says. I have one.

Did a little digging.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/fs-sightron-scope-6-24-sii-big-sky.3894422/

 

[Spike A]

I agree with going with the sightron, i have no quorum with other brands, my buddy has a vortex hslr that has good glass, but we both agree that my sightron has a slight edge over his. ( both are 6-24). The only question i would ask is if you figure on using reticle for hold over or dialing?

 

[redrockranger]

For PD shootin, It dont get any better than a 6-24 SII Sightron. Brilliant optics
w/ a lifetime warranty. Best bang for the $$$ invested. LDS

SII or SII Big Sky ??????? Thanks.

 

[LarryDScott]

The ones I had were the BIG SKY model. LDS

 

[SS427]

I have an older Sightron SII 6-24x scope and love it on a sage rat killing Remington .223. I have a Sightron SIII 8-32x on a Cooper 20 Vartarg and while a better scope, it is too top heavy on that rifle and doesn't kill the rats any better. And it was twice the price.