Subject: New To Distance Shooting
Posted: May/16/2015 at 15:57
Hey everyone!
I am new to the "long range" shooting world (300yards and potentially up to 500yards), and just recently picked up a Ruger American in .308 win
I have been looking around, long and hard, for an optic that will allow me to engage from 100-500 yards at my range. I'm not looking to spend a whole heck of a lot (under $300) on a starter scope. I know people will tell me to save, but with all of the car issues I've been having $300 is what I have to spend and not more.
From reading online I have found 3 potential budget scope contenders.
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1) Millett 4-16x50 TRS-1
http://swfa.com/Millett-4-16x50-TRS-1-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P8812.aspx
I like the idea of variable zoom. It will allow me to adequately see targets at a variety of ranges. I know you really don't need to go as high as 16 for the ranges I am going for, but I like the idea of having it should I ever want to go out to 750 yards.
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2) SWFA SS 10x42
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-10x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P499.aspx
I have heard nothing but great reviews for this optic. While it doesn't have the adjustable variations, it appears (from the reviews) to be made of great glass. I am a little skeptical that 10x will do for 500 yard target engagements, it (should?) be adequate for learning to shoot at 300? They have 12x42, 16x42 and 20x42 options as well, but I will be shooting as close as 100 yards and I don't know if that is too much magnification for that range.
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3) Primary Arms 4-14x44
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_New_4_14X44_Front_Focal_Plane_Scope_p/pa4-14xffp-orion.htm
Once again, I like the idea of variable zoom, but I'm not sure how I feel about the primary arms brand. However, I am currently very familiar with their ACSS reticle as I run their 2.5x prism sight on my AR15 (100-300 yard engagement gun).
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Also, the Ruger American came with scope rings, should I use those or upgrade to "better" rings?
Lastly I'd like to add that I am more comfortable with using MOA over Mils. I could, however, use Mils if the right scope came up with a bit of practice.
What are all of your thoughts on my potential scope options?