Long range scopes

[GlenB]

Hi ya'll,

I'm fairly new to long range shooting. Not shooting itself but I've been bit by the long range bug. I am working on getting a 1000 yard rifle set up and it's time to take the plunge and get some good optics. Does anyone have any suggestions? My big thing is I want it to track true. I would like 6-24 power for my gun I am currently working on. Its a Remington 700 VLS in 260 Remington. I've been told this was a rare combo to snag. I have an old pre bushnell millett 6-24 that I got for cheap but I want something I can trust and has good optics. I've been looking at the Vortex Viper HS-T as I would like to keep it under $1000 as I also need another scope for my 257 weatherby. I would like a target style turret for both but I was thinking more of a 3-15 for my 257 as it is more of a hunting gun. I would welcome any advice or suggestions anyone might have!

Thanks in advance for the help!
Glen

[Solocam84]

Spend a little more and get a used Nightforce. I have a few Leupold mark 4's on some long range builds and love them as well, but Nightforce is the prefered choice for me.

[kcmarullo]

I just got a night force shv 6.5x20 for 1150.00 very clear scope !!

[kcmarullo]

You might also look up longrangehunting.com they have alot of used scopes for sale.

[GlenB]

What kind of turrets does the SHV night force have? I have read a little about them but just see they are capped. I was hoping for exposed turrests.

Been watching ebay but nothing much has come up. I'll check out the long range hunting site!

I really like the nightorce but that's still another $500 or better than a brand new Viper HS-t. I can get one from optics planet for $639. Is there really that much noticeable difference? I know clarity is going to be better out of the nightforce but what about turret tracking?

Thanks!

[canny]

I had the Vortex HST and it was adequate for out to 5-600 yds. My main complaint is the reticle sub tensions are 2 MOA so it lacks some precision if you are trying to hold in 1/2 Minutes. If you are keeping it under 1k my money would go towards a Nightforce SHV 4-16x56mm. This scope will do anything you need it to do and will last forever.

[jrpwa]

I like my 6.5-20 Mark 4 on my 6.5 I have a SHV also but it's the 4-16 very clear. I also have had or still have a few Vortex they are great for the money but I would try my best to go look at several and pick what you like the best.

Cajun Blake had a really nice Burris for sale not to long ago I head that version is supposed to be very top end like NF

[Cajun Blake]

I like my 6.5-20 Mark 4 on my 6.5 I have a SHV also but it's the 4-16 very clear. I also have had or still have a few Vortex they are great for the money but I would try my best to go look at several and pick what you like the best.

Cajun Blake had a really nice Burris for sale not to long ago I head that version is supposed to be very top end like NF

thanks brother

this scope is the real deal and excellent LR glass priced at $975 (retails for $1200)

comparable NF optics sell for $1500 plus

can send actual pics if interested as its still NIB in plastic wrapper


http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...d.php?t=523686

[Mike D]

What kind of turrets does the SHV night force have? I have read a little about them but just see they are capped. I was hoping for exposed turrests.



Been watching ebay but nothing much has come up. I'll check out the long range hunting site!



I really like the nightorce but that's still another $500 or better than a brand new Viper HS-t. I can get one from optics planet for $639. Is there really that much noticeable difference? I know clarity is going to be better out of the nightforce but what about turret tracking?



Thanks!

There is no comparison between a NF and a Vortex Viper of any flavor. The NF is by far the better, more rugged, more repeatable scope. And you will need that with a 260, you will be dialing a lot. A Leupold Mark 4 will be superior to a Viper as well.

[elkaholic9292]

Others have given you good options, but my advice is whatever scope you get, get a first focal plane scope that has matching reticle with turret adjustments. If you prefer MOA, get a reticle that increments in MOA...if you get mil dot reticle, make sure turret adjustments are in mils. If you're new, and don't have any established habits, I'd get something in a mil/mil over MOA/MOA. Much like the metric system in general, it makes far more sense if you learn it first. It's my understanding that our U.S. military snipers have converted to metric mils.

[GlenB]

Sounds like I'll be saving a little more and looking for a NF. I definitely don't want to get the viper then wish I would have saved a little more and got a NF instead. Is the NF SHV a good scope for the money?

How about the bushnell elite tactical line? I have seen several of those used on ebay for pretty good priced...

Cajun Blake can you pm me about your scope? I don't have enough posts to view it in the classifieds yet...

Thanks for all of the help guys!

[elkaholic9292]

Blake's scope is ideal! Mil/Mil, first focal plane, 34mm, 5-25, and great price.

[Avezorak]

That Burris Blake has is a helluva scope for the price he is asking!

[Lungbustr]

I've never shot long range with a bushnell, but they don't seem to stack up too bad at all for the price. If you look at the other scopes they beat out in this test its pretty mu h mind blowing. http://precisionrifleblog.com/2014/0...sults-summary/
I'm sure another test will be done this year with the popularity of last years. The vortex hd gen 2 will be included this time I'm sure also.

[GlenB]

Thanks for the posts guys!