Fixed power scopes?
- Thread starter TrxR
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I used a fixed 36x leupold for the first couple of years in f-class and still haven't found one that shows mirage as well however when lots of mirage target can be pretty blurry at that power. I would only recommend one for 500m and less and then you would want an older Leupold or weaver, and at a good price!!
The rifle is an excellent choice; every one I've seen has been a great shooter.
The fixed power can get you into higher mag at a lower price point, but the downside is that you can't turn it down when the mirage is really heavy. People have certainly done extremely well with much less, but I'd say if you can try and find a deal on a 8-32 Sightron SIII it would serve you well. Peter at Hirsch or Jerry at Mystic are both great resources.
The fixed power can get you into higher mag at a lower price point, but the downside is that you can't turn it down when the mirage is really heavy. People have certainly done extremely well with much less, but I'd say if you can try and find a deal on a 8-32 Sightron SIII it would serve you well. Peter at Hirsch or Jerry at Mystic are both great resources.
Mystic Precision
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Fixed powder scopes can work just fine.
Downsides, AO is almost always on the bell. A pain to work when prone.
There is no plan B if mirage gets too high.
Because there is very little demand, fixed high mag scopes have very few options especially with reticles. Sightron is now offering custom reticle swaps so that might not be that big a deal but once you add in that cost, you may as well have purchased a variable with more features.
As for the Savage FTR, you really need to get behind the rifle and see if the stock fits. This is likely the worst offering out of the Savage line up. The palma stock is so much more user friendly. Even the BVSS can work or modified to work better.
As for the accuracy potential? Once bedded, they have a solid reputation for shooting well. As well as a good quality rebarreled Savage, probably not on average but you also dont need the time lag involved with swapping out parts.
For the money, you can put together a rig that will offer better prone ergonomics and shoot more consistently if not outright more accurate.
If you are serious about putting a Savage together, I have parts so wait time is now nil.
Jerry
Downsides, AO is almost always on the bell. A pain to work when prone.
There is no plan B if mirage gets too high.
Because there is very little demand, fixed high mag scopes have very few options especially with reticles. Sightron is now offering custom reticle swaps so that might not be that big a deal but once you add in that cost, you may as well have purchased a variable with more features.
As for the Savage FTR, you really need to get behind the rifle and see if the stock fits. This is likely the worst offering out of the Savage line up. The palma stock is so much more user friendly. Even the BVSS can work or modified to work better.
As for the accuracy potential? Once bedded, they have a solid reputation for shooting well. As well as a good quality rebarreled Savage, probably not on average but you also dont need the time lag involved with swapping out parts.
For the money, you can put together a rig that will offer better prone ergonomics and shoot more consistently if not outright more accurate.
If you are serious about putting a Savage together, I have parts so wait time is now nil.
Jerry
Mystic Precision
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- Summerland, BC
You would be using the Savage SA receiver regardless. Whether it is a single shot or repeater, they all work the same.
I am just indicating that the FTR stock is not the best fitting stock on the market. BUT you need to see what fits you.
Jerry
I am just indicating that the FTR stock is not the best fitting stock on the market. BUT you need to see what fits you.
Jerry
I have a savage f-tr but I don't shoot f-class or f-tr or anything. its a .223
as for the stock, the plastic comb risers are lame but they do the job.
mine seems reasonably accurate, probably on par with most savages, I can shoot sub .75 moa constantly but I wouldn't say its a sub .5 moa gun altho I can often shoot .4 s and .3 s. I would say I can average .6 s moa with the 80.5gr bergers im shooting now
if you don't already have one of these lined up with a dealer to buy, it was my experience that they are hard to find, especially in .223 i saw a few 308s around when i was looking/ might be faster to have someone build you a savage with a custom barrel and you'll have a more competitive rifle from day one.
Alex
as for the stock, the plastic comb risers are lame but they do the job.
mine seems reasonably accurate, probably on par with most savages, I can shoot sub .75 moa constantly but I wouldn't say its a sub .5 moa gun altho I can often shoot .4 s and .3 s. I would say I can average .6 s moa with the 80.5gr bergers im shooting now
if you don't already have one of these lined up with a dealer to buy, it was my experience that they are hard to find, especially in .223 i saw a few 308s around when i was looking/ might be faster to have someone build you a savage with a custom barrel and you'll have a more competitive rifle from day one.
Alex
I have an older bauch and lomb 36X. I also have a sightron 8x32. To my eye the bauch and lomb has better optics. If you can find one a fixed power will give you high magnification and excellent clarity at a much lower price point then a variable.
lejarretnoir
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I'm using a fixed 45X Leupold Competition scope for my 6BR in F-Open. So far I'm liking it.
I know Larry Bartholome a top US F-Class shooter who leaves his Nightforce on 42X always and never turns it down.
I know Larry Bartholome a top US F-Class shooter who leaves his Nightforce on 42X always and never turns it down.
I've shot f class with a 36 x fixed power
And it does well enough when there is no
Mirage ,but when the boil starts there is no compensating for it
And my points start suffering.
There is no doubt that a variable power scope will have the upper hand.
And it does well enough when there is no
Mirage ,but when the boil starts there is no compensating for it
And my points start suffering.
There is no doubt that a variable power scope will have the upper hand.
pei precision
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- sault saint marie ON
just had a 4-14 fail on me going back to a fixed 10x elite tactical that has never had a issue
