What scope for .338 LM
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The search function is garbage still.
OP, Since you have obviously spent a good bit of money on the rifle, you should match it with the optics.
Sightron is the lowest I would consider, being a good brand with clear glass for the money. Vortex is solid as well.
If you can afford it though, I would honestly say to put a Nightforce or an S&B on it, the rifle deserves it.
Would be easier if you let us know what kind of budget you have. If you have the funds a Nightforce 5.5-22x56 would work well or a ATACR, but if you really want to empty your pockets a S&B PMII. If your trying to not spend that much have a look at Sightron, Vortex PST and Bushnell DMR.
Thanks Guys;
There are hundreds of scope reviews out there and half of them contradict each other.
Of course price is always a concern but i am looking at the upper mid range for cost.
In my world S&B is probably a no go but Nightforce is doable.
There are so many choices that it easy to get lost and a guy doesn't want to screw up the program.
That is why i asked the question. All the CGN'ers out have real world info.
Thanks again.
There are hundreds of scope reviews out there and half of them contradict each other.
Of course price is always a concern but i am looking at the upper mid range for cost.
In my world S&B is probably a no go but Nightforce is doable.
There are so many choices that it easy to get lost and a guy doesn't want to screw up the program.
That is why i asked the question. All the CGN'ers out have real world info.
Thanks again.
ATTENTION MODS!!!! Please close all posts and stop allowing new threads, everything has been answered already..... end sarcasm.
Shibby! The time that it took you to write you could have offered an opinion, perhaps something new is on the market that was not covered in earlier posts.
A new thread make it easy for the OP to find and track the information that he is looking for, it also creates a new page that generates more page views.......meaning advertisers like it and they pay for this site to people like you can make ignorant posts.
Make sure you buy a scope that offers a lot of elevation adjustment. You have a ton of space out there in BC where you'll be able to stretch this rifle out so you don't want to limit yourself with a scope that has little elevation adjustment. Look at scopes with a minimum of 100 + minutes (or the mil equivalent) of adjustment on elevation.
Because all the info on this post hasn't already been said... within the last week.... multiple times.
We don't need redundancy for lazy people who don't know how to search, or can't google.
It's the problem with society these days. People need to be spoon fed.
I for one don't come here to read the same things over and over. I'm guessing that the majority of users agree. Most of the stuff talked about on this forum is entry level stuff. Hence why people LEAVE this forum to go find more intricate info and learn.
This statement is not true, the NF is definitely clearer then a Sightron (I own an SIII personally on my LR gun). When I was purchasing, I looked through an Siii and a NF side by side and the NF is noticeably clearer. Nightforce also offers longer eye relief, and more vertical adjustment.
The advise you gave on a 10x50x60 is also not a good choice, that particular scope has very minimal vertical travel and will leave the OP in search of more. The 338 should be equipped with something that has enough vertical to make it worthwhile (the Sightron does not have enough vertical)
There are so many post of there made by Sightron owners claiming that their scopes are just as good as a Nightforce but that simply is not the case. Once again to clarify I am a Sightron owner and if I had the extra money I would own a Nightforce no questions asked.
If you wanted to be of help you would have provided the op with a link to the threads you're referring. I suspect other motivations.
that is rather extreme range wise, i would go with a s&b just because of the reputation and glass quality, and they are pretty much custom built for your preference, like options for 1st or 2nd focal plane, etc. you need crystal clear glass for extreme distances. you can only get so much zoom, and lens clarity really makes a difference at extreme ranges. buy once, cry once
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Don't take this the wrong way but, "Hoping to try this rifle out to 1 to 2K"...Something tells me you shouldn't be buying a 338LM, let alone a high end scope for it. Maybe you should buy a 223 or 308 to learn the wind and elevation changes at 400 to 1000 meters. Fact is, if you've done your long range homework with similar aforementioned calibers you wouldn't be asking this question.
Do searches for theses topics:
FFP or SFP ?
Mils vs MOA ?
Reticules ?
Power ?
CCW or CW turret ?
How much elevation you need ? And what about the base ? Will you need 0 , 25 , 45 MOA ?
The distance you what to connect to ?
You plan to turn/click or hold over ?
Do you what to range with the scope ?
By Googling all those you'll learn about what your needs are, you'll learn a lot. Don't commit yourself to buying until 2 weeks of research. It will be clear in your mind then.
I just went thought all this and I ordered 1 hour ago a SB PMII 5-25x56 P4FL, double turn, FFP, CCW, mils/mils. I did it with confidence knowing what are my needs and how they will be satisfied.
Mush
FFP or SFP ?
Mils vs MOA ?
Reticules ?
Power ?
CCW or CW turret ?
How much elevation you need ? And what about the base ? Will you need 0 , 25 , 45 MOA ?
The distance you what to connect to ?
You plan to turn/click or hold over ?
Do you what to range with the scope ?
By Googling all those you'll learn about what your needs are, you'll learn a lot. Don't commit yourself to buying until 2 weeks of research. It will be clear in your mind then.
I just went thought all this and I ordered 1 hour ago a SB PMII 5-25x56 P4FL, double turn, FFP, CCW, mils/mils. I did it with confidence knowing what are my needs and how they will be satisfied.
Mush
There are Sightrons with 100 MOA adjustment. Just as much as the NF NSX and not to far off the ATACR and BEAST (Both at 125 MOA).
I'm one of those. For the price, I don't think you gain much jumping from a $1200 Sightron to a $1850-2200 NF NSX. IMO, in good light (which we have 99% of the time if not hunting), a Sightron optically is very good. Low light is where you begin to see the difference. What you might get is a bit more robustness, but lets face it, most of the rifles here live their life in the safe, and if they are taken out they are cased, handled with care, and never abused.
My other motives? To not read the same posts over and over or filter through repeated questions on nearly a daily basis?
Ok, here's my advice with the information provided.
Buy a US Optics, March, or S&B. Call it done.
what is wrong with learning with a higher caliber rifle? My first "precision" rifle was a TRG in 338 Lapua and now I am getting ready for 50BMG.
You don't have to learn precision shooting with a small caliber and work your way up, all the learning you have to do is the same in the end.
The $650-800 difference is worth it to me for the durability factor alone of the nightforce over sightron, and is why I upgraded my glass as such, but then again, I use and abuse my gear, few of my rifles are true safe queens, and anything with an NF on top sure isn't.
