What scope for .338 LM

.338 Lapua is one of the best all around calibers for reaching out there.
If you learn to shoot it well, you'll be very happy!
Small calibers are great to shoot as well, however you still need to learn to shoot them.
If your fundamentals are strong, caliber is not an issue more of a preference.
I feel the short action calibers can be more difficult to shoot long range as they are less forgiving in the wind.
There are lots of optics mentioned here that are all good choices from Vortex to S&B....my advise would be to buy as high end as you can afford because once you get the addiction more rifles are on the way!
Best value for glass/durability/turrets/accuracy of adjustments is NF for me.....with no budget restrictions it's S&B.
 
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.
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Really? You learned about breath control, cheek pressure, grip hold, NPA, etc. on a 338LM? No rifle before that?
 
Kevin M. said:
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.
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So why did you stop at NF and not step up into the big boys game?
 
Shibby! said:
So why did you stop at NF and not step up into the big boys game?
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I have owned and actually do currently own all four brands listed on this thread, and a few others as well including a few others like Premier and USO... I find NF to be my personal choice of glass quality, durability, reticle design, and price.

NF works for my mind (reticle design, which is important to me) and my eyes (Clarity of glass), nothing against the more expensive or the cheaper ones.

Durability will not increase substantially with the price increase to S&B and beyond IMHO, glass and reticles, perhaps, but that is up to the shooter to see for their own eyes what works for them.
 
Order a March-F and you will never have any issues reaching out, you will have some of the best glass, I own a Sightron SIII, Leupold Mark 4 LRT and ERT, 2 Nightforce nxs's and I have spent 50+ hours behind a PMII, for the money, the March is my favourite
 
Thanks to all for their comments. This is not my first rifle by any stretch. I regularily shoot my SSG at 1000 yards so i do have some experience. This is my first .338 though and virtually all scope tests are done on a .308 platform so i was just asking for opinions based on the heavier caliber.
I have done google searches and read the sticky associated with this forum and as i have found out the opinions are all over the place.
The reason i am a CGN'er is that when you ask a question you always get a lively discussion and for the most part you get good information.
All opinions have value.
Thanks again
 
Terry Perkins said:
My bad, I assumed training to shoot was essential for long range shooting. Also, broke my own rule : never argue on the internet!
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what does the caliber matter with training for precision?, this isn't anyones first rifle or time pulling the trigger, time behind a gun is time behind a gun regardless of caliber and shooting style
 
The best you can afford, with a caliber like the .338 LM, you'll find that if you cheap out on optics, it will be your limiting factor. I use a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x 56mm and could not be happier

"Buy once; Cry once".

Best of luck!

SL
 
vortex viper pst ??
it didn't last long on my 338LM
is it because I haven't been Lucky or..., or because it dont handle High recoil, I dont know
would it work better if I would use a muzzle brake, maybe but I like that rifle for the feeling it gives so I dont see the point to tame it with a brake
but I had a very great waranty service from them
they sent me a new scope in 4 weeks
for now, I am saving money to buy a NF
 
scott.y.,
My apologies for assuming you were a newer shooter. Practising at a grand with a SSG is a good thing. I can see how you would like to stretch it out with a 33LM. Your indecision on scopes should end if you were to read Tomochan's thread on scopes. It's most excellent. After reading that thread all that matters is what is your price range. If you can afford the NF, go for it. They're very robust and optically great.

However, despite other comments I stand by my statement that proper shooting fundamentals are the key to success and consistency in long range shooting.

Good luck in your endeavours.
 
rivetc78 said:
No Leupold love here?
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I actually just had my first chance to own a Leupold Mark4 that came to me in a trade. Mark4 ER/T FFP 4.5-14x50 TMR. I am very impressed with the glass quality, turret feedback and build quality. I ended up listing it in the EE as I just don't have a need for that particular magnification range on any of my rifles but I will absolutely consider a Mark4 for a future build.
 
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