Inexpensive Durable Optics

[Cone_Skid_Cone]

I've been browsing for an entry level optic while waiting for my "entry level" DA50 to arrive. I was curious to see how inexpensive it would be to add a .50cal to the collection, even if I only shoot it a few times a year.

The common optic that keeps popping up is the Bushnell 3200 as it was originally sold stock on a .50cal rifle. It seems to be discontinued, but I stumbled across the Bushnell Elite Tactical LRS 10x40 on Amazon. Is this optic as durable as the 3200? Is it simply the same product under a different name? I'm also open to budget optic suggestions.

 

[nomad 68]

I bought a Nikon inline xr 3-9x40 muzzle loader scope from a site sponsor, P&D, and it is very reasonably priced. 5" eye relief. Check it out. Eye relief is a big concern on an inline ml in my opinion.

 

[K0na_stinky]

Get a set of magpul flip up sights and youll be set.

 

[Cone_Skid_Cone]

I bought a Nikon inline xr 3-9x40 muzzle loader scope from a site sponsor, P&D, and it is very reasonably priced. 5" eye relief. Check it out. Eye relief is a big concern on an inline ml in my opinion.

Thanks for the info, but I should clarify this is for CanAm's DA50 centerfire rifle.

 

[wheels]

ya, not sure about a muzzleloader scope or open sights on a .50, that makes no sense to me.

On the low end, the Elite Tactical 10x40 is probably the cheapest, personally i'd save up more coin and get into a Sightron SIII (6-24 or 8-32).. but at least the Bushnell 10x will get you out shooting the new toy.

 

[nomad 68]

Lol....seen .50 and automatically thought muzzle loader.

 

[dieseldog]

A basic Barrett 50 comes with a Bushnell 10x40 Elite and Bush Warranty is in Toronto and give good service.--Dieseldog!

 

[K0na_stinky]

ya, not sure about a muzzleloader scope or open sights on a .50, that makes no sense to me.

On the low end, the Elite Tactical 10x40 is probably the cheapest, personally i'd save up more coin and get into a Sightron SIII (6-24 or 8-32).. but at least the Bushnell 10x will get you out shooting the new toy.

I was just being a ####. A 5moa 50bmg makes no sence to me.

Sorry to the OP.

Sightrons 10x fixed would be good. 150moa of vertical adjustment will be nice on a 50.

 

[wheels]

you know for sure they are a 5 moa rifle?

genuinely curious as I didn't know anyone had it mated to a bottom yet.

 

[K0na_stinky]

you know for sure they are a 5 moa rifle?

genuinely curious as I didn't know anyone had it mated to a bottom yet.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1219132-DA50-50BMG-upper!!!/page26

3-4moa i guess.

 

[Beater]

likevhe said hes a ####

sightron would be a very good match

 

[Cone_Skid_Cone]

Right on, thanks for the advice guys. It was mentioned that the rifle may have the capability of 1.5-2MOA after testing loads in the same post.. but as I haven't got into reloading just yet, I'm sure I'll be content with what it gives me

 

[K0na_stinky]

Right on, thanks for the advice guys. It was mentioned that the rifle may have the capability of 1.5-2MOA after testing loads in the same post.. but as I haven't got into reloading just yet, I'm sure I'll be content with what it gives me

Let us know how she works out. I'm really interested to see how they turn out.

 

[Cone_Skid_Cone]

Let us know how she works out. I'm really interested to see how they turn out.

Will do.

I ended up contacting Bushnell about their new 10x40s, this is the response I got:
The Elite Tactical scopes are another line of scopes altogether. None of them are newer versions of the 4200/3200 series scopes. They may handle the recoil of .50, but we only test and rate them up to .375. H&H. So if you put it on a .50, you do so at your own risk.

 

[Cone_Skid_Cone]

Get a set of magpul flip up sights and youll be set.

For your viewing pleasure, here it is. Sorry for reviving an old thread, but this isn't the first time I've heard someone mention irons on a .50bmg.