I sent my rifle out to get some work done on it... new barrel, rechambered, blueprinted, etc. I think I have the bullets I want to shoot picked out now I just need to pick out a new scope. I'm mostly going to be huntng with this gunand the majority of that is at pretty long range. About 400 yds and beyond. I also want to start shooting paper at long range 1000 plus. What would be an ideal scope suitabe for both tasks for 800 bucks or less? I was thinking the vxIII 6.5-20x50 but I'm not sure.
Good scope for my new 300
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That will do nicely.
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What kind of rifle was it and what caliber? If you want to shoot 1K, try to invest on better optics and mount, preferably those that are used for tactical shooting. There's no shortcut here. Here's a good read!
http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... equipment/
http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... equipment/
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6.5x20 is a good choice, the Mark 4 series has the M1 dials and a 30mm tube for more internal adjustment. I think you will also need 20 MOA bases for 1K.
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I think I've settled on a scope finally. I would love a mark 4 but my budget is gonna limit me to the vxIII 6.5-20x40LR. Now what about mounts? I have Leupy dove tail mounts now and have never had a problem. Lately I've heard about people having issues with them in the field. Anyone here have any issues with them. I don't like to worry about my equipment in the field. Who makes a "bulletproof" mount system that isn't gonna cost me as much as the scope im buying?
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Nice scope and mounts ! They will both work nicely.
