What Scope Do You Suggest For A New Remington 700 SS 5R 308?
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5.5x22x50 NXS, ATRS plus 20 moa rail and NF .885 rings
AS you do not have an adjustable cheekrest , the 50mm objective will allow the scope to mounted low so you can get behind it well.
AS you do not have an adjustable cheekrest , the 50mm objective will allow the scope to mounted low so you can get behind it well.
I have trouble with properly getting behind my 50mm. I can do it, I just don't feel that I am getting a consistent cheek weld.
Rick, why do you personally shy away from higher power scopes? I ask only out of curiosity.
Rick's suggestion is the best but pricey.
I have a Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x 50mm on one of my 5R rifles. Rick is right the 50mm is perfect with the HS stock. Excellent cheek weld, very comfortable. I like my Zeiss but it has a specific purpose and for most I wouldn't recommend it. Mostly due to the increased cost since I bought mine, plus there are some compromises such as 1" tube, and not as much MOA adjustment.
I've been leaning towards the Sightron SIII 6.5-24x 50mm when I go to scope one of my other 5R rifles. Due to cost/quality/features. The only flaw that I can see is that it's not a constant eye relief scope, like the Nightforce and the Zeiss. Also it's not built as tough as the NF.
If you can go for a Nightforce, then I would really recommend it. They are a great scope. The only negative for them is price.
The 5R is a very accurate tactical class rifle. Not a benchrest rifle. The 6.5-24x range with a 50mm is a good solution for this rifle. While also giving you enough MOA adjustments to take the rifle out far. The higher the magnification the less MOA adjustment.
I have a Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x 50mm on one of my 5R rifles. Rick is right the 50mm is perfect with the HS stock. Excellent cheek weld, very comfortable. I like my Zeiss but it has a specific purpose and for most I wouldn't recommend it. Mostly due to the increased cost since I bought mine, plus there are some compromises such as 1" tube, and not as much MOA adjustment.
I've been leaning towards the Sightron SIII 6.5-24x 50mm when I go to scope one of my other 5R rifles. Due to cost/quality/features. The only flaw that I can see is that it's not a constant eye relief scope, like the Nightforce and the Zeiss. Also it's not built as tough as the NF.
If you can go for a Nightforce, then I would really recommend it. They are a great scope. The only negative for them is price.
The 5R is a very accurate tactical class rifle. Not a benchrest rifle. The 6.5-24x range with a 50mm is a good solution for this rifle. While also giving you enough MOA adjustments to take the rifle out far. The higher the magnification the less MOA adjustment.
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Sounds to me like you should be having some minor stock modification done. If you can not consistantly get behind your scope comfortably and more importantly repeatably, you will never get the full potential of its capability in accuracy.
Most new to long range shooters are under the impression you need huge magnification to shoot long range, not a week goes by where we do not have to educate a few guys that the 12x42 NF is the WRONG scope for 1000 yar plus work.
The bigger the magnification the less moa of vertical adjustment you have in a scope , with 1 exception that I am aware of which is the USO SN9.
Mirage is another problem that increases with magnification, exit pupil is also reduced with greater magnification. Eye relief also can have issues that are more critical with extreme high magnification.
Given that a 308 Win will need somewhere between 29 and 40 MOA of elevation to get on target at 1000 yards, a scope like the NF 12x42 which has a total elevation of only 45 moa, unless a guy runs a plus 40 moa rail you will run out of elevation before you hit the 1000 yard mark. The number of instances that the 42 power magnification can be used is limited to cool days with low humidity or all you will see is mirage. Also I find it harder to feel truly steady enough to make a shot when the reticle is bouncing around the target as extreme high magnification really exagerates your slight movements from breathing or heart beat.
I use several 8x32 on my rifles, but for an all round useful optic feel the 5.5x22 is the best choice. This seems to be born out by sales, worldwide the 5.5x22 is the most demended scope from NF.
Epoxy We are now a Sightron dealer as well and having had some time to use 1 in the field now have some observations.
The optic clarity is very close to the NF, I am not big on the covered turrets , this is fine on a hunting or target scope, but not a tactical optic and comparing the turrets directly to the NF they are not as solid or positive. The scopes are FAR lighter in weight and the eye relief is as you noted not as constant. The fact that their reticles and turrets are in different units of measure I find annoying. That all being said they ARE just over 1/2 the cost of a NF and an excellent value for the money.
If 1 can swing the cost of a NF I think it is money well spent as you will only have to spend it 1 time. Now is a good time to buy NF as the prices in the 5 years I have been selling them has NEVER been lower, this is partly due to our dollars strength and helped with the recent cancellation of the 5% duty on the Japanese content in optics by our government
I will be ordering two cheek risers for two different rifles. So far I have done well but I'm sure it will really start to show up at extended ranges.
Thanks for answering my question Rick, although I am curious as to what power you tested the sightron at?
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The test subject was an 8x32 and we ran it through all powers. I chose the 8x32 as typically you will find clarity, and eye relief issues with higher magnification sooner than lower magnification. And I have an 8x32 NF on my 1 300 win mag that I know works extremely well so figured to try the sightron on my alternate 300 win which is idetical ther than the paintjob
