Fixed 10x Scopes

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I've read plenty of threads about picking the right scope for a rifle, hope about picking the right rifle for a scope? I'm by no possess a huge amount of experience when it comes to rifles but what shooting I have done always seems to be with my scope staying on a fairly consistent and fixed power. With that being said I'm thinking about a new bolt action paper puncher with a fixed 10x scope likely a Sightron or Leupold.

Strictly for punching paper, likely not much beyond 300 yards initially. Any reasons I should be looking at a variable power instead? Thoughts on a rifle to match up with it? Kinda thinking tactical flavoured, up to the $1200-$1300 range, but certainly willing to spend less. Not terribly interested in spending a bunch to upgrade right away.
 
10X fixed would be more durable and reliable than a zoom of the same price. I would get an adjustable objective, so I can dial out the parallax error at each distance.

I have a Super Sniper and it works well. Available in 10X, 15X and 20X.
 
Cheap and easy, Bushnell 10x. I've taken my 700 in 223 to 500 meters with shockingly good clarity. I don't think there's much need to spend that much coin on a fixed power scope.
 
I just ordered a Bushnell Elite Tactical LRS 10x 40mm Mil Dot for just over $200 bucks. Didn't think I could go to wrong for that price. I will put it on my Savage 308 target/Long range hunting rig and try it out.
I hear the Sightron 10X are really nice as well if you want to pay more.
 
I used a fixed 10X for long range shooting and hunting for a few years, like them a lot.
Both of mine were IOR's.
I also used a Bushnel 10X on a rifle rodeo gun for a bit, pretty nice scope for the money, and accurate.
Cat
 
I thought the Bushnell 10X40 would be perfect on one of my .22 gopher guns but not having an adjustable objective has pretty well scuttled that plan. Great scope for longer shots just be aware that this could be limiting in some applications.
 
Bushnell Elite 10x40 would be my bet. With reference to price...there seems to be no cost savings in most fixed power scopes due to the fact that most scopes these days are variable...the scale of economy makes the price similar or even a little less for variables. In so far as reliability when variables first started to arrive on the scene they had more problems than fixed power however with modern manufacturing on quality scopes I think the reliability would be equal in most cases. Phil.
 
Just picked up a Millett TRS-2 10x50 (fixed 10-power) MilDot reticle with MOA turrets (I don't mind doing the math). Only arrived yesterday so haven't shot it yet, and I believe these are discontinued (picked this up as a store demo from one of the great CGN site sponsors). Mounted it and looked through the glass quite a bit last night - looks very clear and could be a good option.

I plan to use this as a "MilDot trainer" scope, then step up - hearing some good things about US Optics ST-10 scopes as well, but this step is also 10x the price!
 
I've been looking into a fixed 10x as well, are there any scopes besides the SWFA that come with matching reticle and turrets. I looked at both the bushnell and sightron and unfortunately they have MOA turrets and mill reticles which isn't ideal.
 
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Pigeonman said:
Strictly for punching paper, likely not much beyond 300 yards initially. Any reasons I should be looking at a variable power instead? Thoughts on a rifle to match up with it? Kinda thinking tactical flavoured, up to the $1200-$1300 range, but certainly willing to spend less. Not terribly interested in spending a bunch to upgrade right away.
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Check out this thread:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1083890-Fixed-10-power-scopes?highlight=10x42

I have had a number of 10X scopes, and the money makes a difference, especially with my eyesight these days. I tried a Bushy a few years back, and promptly gave it away, I found it to foggy and not nearly crisp enough in lower light conditions, or on a shadowy range. Same for a few other low end ones. In truth I would say get a good modern variable for the money you are talking, I have found 10X to be hard even at the shorter ranges the older I get, where I repeatedly have wished I had more magnification. I find this especially true of target shooting, where field of vision etc is really not an issue compared to a solid fix on the target.
 
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