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Now the next question - Im researching Sightron models SIII, SII and SII Big Sky - but its hard to understand the difference between the 3 models - at least from what I read in their website - unless I missed the one page I should have read. I was thinking of the SIII LR 10-50X60 FCH, Mildot or Target Dot Reticle.
My shooting interests are in the Sporting (100 to 300 yrds) and Precision which is out to 800 yards. (all 308 caliber) Can the same scope be used for both?
 
If by sporting you mean hunting then the target reticles won't be much good at the limits of legal shooting hours. My 1/8 MOA dot on my Bushnell is all but impossible to see in poor light and a fat cross hair sucks if your trying to shoot small groups, or small targets. Their Mil-Dots don't look too bad, if your going to take it in the field then Mil-Dot would be my choice.

Jerry is a good guy to deal with. He's very helpful, steered me in the right direction so far!
 
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I have the fine crosshair in my SIII and I can tell you that there are times when it's hard to make out. If I could do it again I'd get a mildot or milrad reticle. They aren't excessively thick, and they give you the benefit of better repeatability on holdovers. Not having to constantly twist knobs would be handy too.
 
Mudduck said:
Now the next question - Im researching Sightron models SIII, SII and SII Big Sky - but its hard to understand the difference between the 3 models - at least from what I read in their website - unless I missed the one page I should have read. I was thinking of the SIII LR 10-50X60 FCH, Mildot or Target Dot Reticle.
My shooting interests are in the Sporting (100 to 300 yrds) and Precision which is out to 800 yards. (all 308 caliber) Can the same scope be used for both?
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Thanks for all the referals guys. It is greatly appreciated.

SII - old gen 1" scopes. Same as Weaver, Bushnell Elites, Nikons. Nothing wrong with any but the tech has moved forward.

SII big sky - new gen 1". Better coatings, Clear optics, wider field of view, longer eye relief, more internal travel. More money. One of the few side focus 1" scopes that is worth the extra money and rivals many 30mm scopes from more expensive brands.

The SII Big sky 6.5-20X50 is my goto 1" side focus scope. There are some big dollar side focus scopes that can't keep up with this baby.

SIII - 30mm game changer that is keeping a lot of scope makers up at night. Optics challenge product costing way more money. Focus, better then some for ease of use and actually working in higher mag situations. Tracking, works, 'nuf said.

A scope can be used for a huge range of applications but it is always best to define your main purpose and choose accordingly.

Target scopes don't make ideal hunting scopes and vice versa.

If you can itemize what is important to you, I can easily dial you into a scope.

The more specific the better. Website has costings so that might also limit your options.

Jerry
 
I just got a 8-32x56 SIII with the LRMOA Rectical from Peter at Hirsch Precision. Great service and price. I think this rectical might work for what your looking for.
 
Peter at Hirsch Precision is one of, if not the best, guys to deal with. I would also suggest an 8-32x56. Reticle choice is really a personal thing, what one guy uses, the other can't stand. For what I do, I like to keep it simple and went with the target dot although I can see the merit in a mil-dot or MOA reticle. I would have went with the MOA if the divisions were finer, but they aren't.
 
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