Entry Level Long Range Optic?

[brunner]

Can some explain “turret tracking” I’m unfamiliar with that term??


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[futureagg]

Can some explain “turret tracking” I’m unfamiliar with that term??


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Basically if you move the the turret 8 clicks up it moves straight up while still aiming dead center. 8 clicks right and then you are directly to the right. Etc until you shoot a box around the bullseye.

Link for reference

https://youtu.be/12Wf0Cuwwi8

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[Black Ice]

Entry Level Long Range Optic?

Meopta has a new line coming out. It’s the
Optika 6 and probably has something in your budget or just over.



$649.95 up to $799.95 in this power. FFP and SFP also illuminated or non.





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[catslayer]

https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-3-15x42-tactical-rifle-scope-11.html?___SID=U

Bar none the most reliable "cheap optic around"

[SmTx]

I'd go swfa. I think you get a lot of scope for the price as you give up variable zoom

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[TX03RUBI]

Basically if you move the the turret 8 clicks up it moves straight up while still aiming dead center. 8 clicks right and then you are directly to the right. Etc until you shoot a box around the bullseye.

Link for reference

https://youtu.be/12Wf0Cuwwi8

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It’s a bit more complicated than that. You’re wanting the point of aim to move a specific distance. If you dial 1.8 mils, then you want your point of aim to move exactly 1.8 mils. Your point of aim can move perfectly level when dialing windage, but if you dial .7 MILS and the scope moves .4 then it still does you no good. Tracking is moving the correct distance repeatedly from zero and back to zero many times over the life of the optic.

[texag93]

I put a Sightron SIII 8-32X on my F Class 243. I’ve shot it out to 1000yds. It tracks very well from a 100yd zero up to 1000 and everything in between. Don’t think you can beat it for money. Check reviews on the Sightron SIII.

[clayg08]

I have ZERO knowledge of this scope. Just read your post, and, when I went to gundeals, this popped up;

https://gun.deals/product/athlon-optics-ares-btr-riflescope-45-27-x-50-first-focal-plane-ffp-30mm-tube-illuminated-a-1

[Mongo45]

Saw this you may be interested in but you may browse the site, lots of deals on that page

https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Strike-Eagle-4-24x50-with-EBR-4-MOA-Riflescope-SE-1627.aspx

[brunner]

Any benefit to the lighted reticle?

Ive never looked through a nicer glass like these with lighted reticle.

The cheaper scopes with them I’m not a fan of

Who likes them and hates them?

[brunner]

Also what reticle is best for long range?

MIL

MOA




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[Jethro]

I know it isn't the magnification range you are looking for but this is an absolute smoking deal on a really great piece of glass. I own one of them, and one of the 4.5-18 versions as well. Dead on tracking, zero stop, 10 mil/.rev, locking windage. Really nice glass in them too. He has them for $699, if you go to Euro Optic or Optics Planet they are selling them for $1300.

https://cameralandny.com/shop/bushnell-elite-tactical-lrts-3-12x44-g3-illuminated/b7b8bc50-7b7f-0137-0fa6-00163e90e196?variation=1971935&query=ET3124

He also has the FDE version same price.

[Mike D]

Also what reticle is best for long range?

MIL

MOA




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For most people MOA is easier to do the math but you typically dial less turns with MIL.


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[catslayer]

For most people MOA is easier to do the math but you typically dial less turns with MIL.


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If your doing "math" in long range shooting your doing something wrong. You should NOT be converting your angular measuments to linear distance no point.

I guess if your doing range estimation with the reticle then sure, but that is HIGHLY inaccurate most of the time especially with newer shooter..


To the OP... It truly doesn't matter they do the same thing, that said. If you want to do comps, I would suggest MIL, it's more universally spoken. Just make sure your reticle and turrets match and pick a reticle your eye likes... That Says Stick1 calls me a communist every time. I pull out my scope haha

Like I said B4 that 3-15 swfa is BULLETPROOF and punches way above it's price range. With shimms you can add a zero stop as well

Edit... AVOID BDC RETICLES... They aren't accurate and do badly what a real moa or mil reticle do well

[catslayer]

Any benefit to the lighted reticle?

Ive never looked through a nicer glass like these with lighted reticle.

The cheaper scopes with them I’m not a fan of

Who likes them and hates them?

The athlon ETR has the best light I've seen, no bleed at all... That said... I don't really see the point, I never use it