Elite 6500 on a Tikka T3 Lite
- Thread starter ABDUKNUT
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My .02..............
What's he shooting that he feels he needs all that magnification?
Seems to me, a "lite" rifle cries out for a "lite" scope, otherwise it kinda defeats the purpose. Me, I'd be inclined to put a 2-7 or max 3-9 on it. Plus it would balance out the rifle better IMHO.
Personally I'd put the big honkin scope on a heavy barrel target rifle.
But, whatever floats his boat.
What's he shooting that he feels he needs all that magnification?
Seems to me, a "lite" rifle cries out for a "lite" scope, otherwise it kinda defeats the purpose. Me, I'd be inclined to put a 2-7 or max 3-9 on it. Plus it would balance out the rifle better IMHO.
Personally I'd put the big honkin scope on a heavy barrel target rifle.
But, whatever floats his boat.
Thanks for the opinions- My buddy has done his fair share of hunting and I'm sure he knows exactly how much magnification he wants, and 'needs'. Neither I nor him are looking for anything here other than a picture.
How much bigger is the 6500, than say, a VXIII in 3.5-10?
How much bigger is the 6500, than say, a VXIII in 3.5-10?
Actually, I am left handed.... but I only own right handed bolt rifles.... go figure......
I have to say this is a very odd question.
If it was a high grade custom sporting rifle I could see the logic but it's a black scope on a black coloured rifle, right?
Do either of you have photoshop?
Seems easier to me.
If it was a high grade custom sporting rifle I could see the logic but it's a black scope on a black coloured rifle, right?
Do either of you have photoshop?
Seems easier to me.
I agree that the magnification seems a bit much on a light weight hunting rig...
However, if that's what the gentleman wants, who are we to naysay!
The big advantage of the 6500 series, apart from excellent quality glass at a 'real world' price is the constant eye relief with change in magnification.
However, if that's what the gentleman wants, who are we to naysay!
The big advantage of the 6500 series, apart from excellent quality glass at a 'real world' price is the constant eye relief with change in magnification.
My choice would be a Kahles CL 2-7x36 4A, but then again that's not what you're asking! I have a Bushnell 6500 mounted on a Savage 112BVSS in 300WM. If you mount one of these on a Tikka, I would stick with the 42mm version not the 50mm which is likely to require higher mounts.
It is so easy to find the target. I was scoping a coyote in some scrub yesterday. It also has a wide range 2.5 to etc. The 2.5 is nice in close and it dials up nicely.
