RAGGED wrote:Also keep in mind, there is more to a scope than just glass, to me the integrity of the internal mechanics are almost if not just as important. A good scope should pass a box test, you would be amazed how bad some scopes are with this.
farmerj wrote:Snowgun wrote:Will using something like Farmer's graphic there show the differences?
I used a similar chart when I was shopping for dSLR lenses.
It will be night and day difference at times what you will see. The ability to see the finer lines in some of the better glass is incredible. It works for any optics that you might want to use.
And some of that big money stuff isn't as good as the more inexpensive stuff.
That's why I say use the chart and go shopping. You'll be amazed what you see.
Snowgun wrote:..Again, I am a super noob when it comes to scopes, Please elaborate if you would Ragged...
gyrfalcon wrote:Snowgun wrote:..Again, I am a super noob when it comes to scopes, Please elaborate if you would Ragged...
http://www.opticstalk.com/box-testing_topic18840.html
45Badger wrote:Check out Snipershide.com and AR15.com for used Leupy's. You should be able to snag a VX3 4.5-14x50, 30mm tube, side focus with Varmint or B&C reticle for $600 (less on a good day). A used Mark 4 is gonna set you back $700, more if you want M1 or M3 knobs.
If you want to see how they look and feel, I've got 3.5-10x41, 4.5-14x50, and 6.5-20x40 set up on long range bolt guns.
Snowgun wrote:45Badger wrote:Check out Snipershide.com and AR15.com for used Leupy's. You should be able to snag a VX3 4.5-14x50, 30mm tube, side focus with Varmint or B&C reticle for $600 (less on a good day). A used Mark 4 is gonna set you back $700, more if you want M1 or M3 knobs.
If you want to see how they look and feel, I've got 3.5-10x41, 4.5-14x50, and 6.5-20x40 set up on long range bolt guns.
Thanks for the tip!
What are your opinions on the 4.5-14 vs the 6.5-20? Assuming they were the same objective, which one would you prefer if you could only have one?
Probably the 4.5-14. It's easily good to 400 yards, 600 if you and the gun are good. Never took a shot at a deer more than 235 yards away, so I figure that's good enough.
The 6.5-20 is for varmints.
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