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Post by frenchy on Apr 28, 2010 19:38:03 GMT -5
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Post by alabamaoutdoors on Apr 28, 2010 20:12:43 GMT -5
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Post by frenchy on Apr 28, 2010 21:11:35 GMT -5
that looks like a nice scope but its $200
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Post by spainy79 on Apr 29, 2010 2:00:34 GMT -5
If there's one thing I've learned over the years it's if you want something good be prepared to pay (unless your lucky and find a screaming deal, it does happen). That scope may be able to help you achieve the distance you want but will it hold zero after firing rounds down range? Will it hold up to what ever caliber you'll be shooting? I'm not trying to talk you out of it, just something to think about. The most I've ever spent on a scope was around $90 and another that cost $70. These weren't purchased with intentions of shooting long range with either. I'm currently in the market to buy a scope for my AR and if I can keep it under $500 I'll be happy. I'd love to put a Nightforce or Trijicon on it but I can't see spending that kind of money on a scope...no matter how sweet it is. OK, maybe a little. I'll stop rambling now. Here's a website you should check out for scopes. They do sell quite a few NCStar optics along with some other brands. www.combathunting.com/
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Post by Brian on Apr 29, 2010 2:02:18 GMT -5
Frenchy, I would highly recommend that you do not get a NCstar scope. I bought one a year ago and it is the biggest piece of junk I have ever put on a rifle. Its durability was ok, but the glass had terrible clarity and the reticle did not even move when I tried to sight it in. You get what you pay for especially in optics. If it was just for a .22 I might say go for it, but if you want to shoot out to 400 yards, you will want to stick with a name brand scope. The scope that alabamaoutdoors put up a link for has a great reputation and I'm pretty sure Nikon offers a lifetime warranty on their scopes. For shooting our to 400 yards, you will probably want to look at bullet drop compensating reticles like that Nikon. What caliber rifle is it going on? Shooting out to 400 yards will be no problem with 9x magnification. I just ordered a new 3-9x scope for my new rifle which is .223 and I plan to shoot out to 500 and 600 yards. After buying an NCstar, I decided to just spend the money on a great scope and not look back. If you have any other questions, post them up.
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Post by frenchy on Apr 29, 2010 6:28:19 GMT -5
Frenchy, I would highly recommend that you do not get a NCstar scope. I bought one a year ago and it is the biggest piece of junk I have ever put on a rifle. Its durability was ok, but the glass had terrible clarity and the reticle did not even move when I tried to sight it in. You get what you pay for especially in optics. If it was just for a .22 I might say go for it, but if you want to shoot out to 400 yards, you will want to stick with a name brand scope. The scope that alabamaoutdoors put up a link for has a great reputation and I'm pretty sure Nikon offers a lifetime warranty on their scopes. For shooting our to 400 yards, you will probably want to look at bullet drop compensating reticles like that Nikon. What caliber rifle is it going on? Shooting out to 400 yards will be no problem with 9x magnification. I just ordered a new 3-9x scope for my new rifle which is .223 and I plan to shoot out to 500 and 600 yards. After buying an NCstar, I decided to just spend the money on a great scope and not look back. If you have any other questions, post them up. Thanks for the tips, the rifle im looking at is a Remington 770 .243, it has a Bushnell 9x40 scope( but i figured i'll prolly need drop compencating lines), the gun is used with a scope for $300 which aint bad
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Post by alabamaoutdoors on Apr 29, 2010 17:59:25 GMT -5
Well, I really dont think you will be putting off 400 yard shots with a 243, just stick with the one youve got, you will be fine.
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Post by Jordan on Apr 29, 2010 18:06:57 GMT -5
i use a nikon bdc reticle for my yote rifles. 500 yard shots with a normal rifle 600 with a magnum. i got mine for 160 new. you might look into one, you get a lifetime warranty with them too. idk how good it works on 243 but i use it on 223 and its just fine.
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Post by alabamaoutdoors on Apr 29, 2010 18:22:50 GMT -5
i use a nikon bdc reticle for my yote rifles. 500 yard shots with a normal rifle 600 with a magnum. i got mine for 160 new. you might look into one, you get a lifetime warranty with them too. idk how good it works on 243 but i use it on 223 and its just fine. Its hard for marine snipers to make this kind of shot, especially with a .223. I really doubt this is true.
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Post by Brian on Apr 29, 2010 19:22:21 GMT -5
Shooting targets at 500 yards and killing game at 500 yards are two different things. The .223 is accurate enough to be a great target shooting rifle at 500 yards but it really does not have enough energy at those ranges to reliably kill game. don't believe anything huntingman says unless he backs it up with proof.
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Post by frenchy on Apr 29, 2010 19:50:26 GMT -5
Well, I really dont think you will be putting off 400 yard shots with a 243, just stick with the one youve got, you will be fine. I should be fine with a 243 as long as its sighted in and has a good scope, i would rather get a 770 in a .308 model but the one there is a .243, it might not even be there when i get the money( in that case i'll get the 308)
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Post by alabamaoutdoors on Apr 29, 2010 20:41:38 GMT -5
Shooting targets at 500 yards and killing game at 500 yards are two different things. The .223 is accurate enough to be a great target shooting rifle at 500 yards but it really does not have enough energy at those ranges to reliably kill game. don't believe anything huntingman says unless he backs it up with proof. LOL
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Post by Jordan on May 1, 2010 10:45:22 GMT -5
i never said i would shoot 500 yards. the scope just has the ability. i stuggle with shots at 300. im never gonna try to shoot anything at 500.
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Post by Brian on May 1, 2010 20:41:25 GMT -5
Frenchy, you should check out the Redfield Revolution scopes. They start at $160 and are made by Leupold which is a great company. They are made in USA, have a lifetime warranty, and have a reticle that helps with shots out to 500.
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Post by frenchy on May 1, 2010 22:23:20 GMT -5
alright thanks , what do you know about scopes with m.o.a. adjusting knobs instead of regular scope caps, i read that they can realy be helpful but i dont realy want to get one if the knobs dont lock into place this isnt exactly the one i might get, its just to give you a general idea sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=592040
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