Rifles, Scopes, and Range Finders

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Good afternoon all,

I am looking to buy a rifle and have decided to go with the Heckler & Koch SL8, mostly because of the positive reviews on accuracy and the thumbhole grip feels comfortable. Also, there seem to be many modifications for it and it is non-restricted.

How does one decide on what scope to get? I will want to go hunting with it, but primarily I want to shoot targets with it.

Being a complete newcomer to rifles, I assume that I will need to adjust the scope depending on the distance to the target. I found a scope that has a built-in range finder, is that something gimmicky or does it makes sense?

Any input would be much appreciated.

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I think a lot of what people consider what they want in a scope is subjective. One thing is clear, good glass is worth the money, but you don't need to buy nightforce or S&B (but don't be afraid to get one if you can afford it). There are a lot of reputable brands out there that provide good value per dollar.

For target shooting, I really like high magnification. So I recommend something no less than 24x. Since you might be doing some hunting, your probably going to want something a good FOV and lowish magnification. However, as I said above, this is all subjective. I would suggest a Bushnell elite 6-24, or a sightron SIII 6-24 depending on budget. The bushnell elite 6-24 and 8-32 are really nice scopes for the $500 price tag. I have the 8-32, and it's a really decent scope. I also have a sightron SIII 10-50x and I find that it's also an excellent scope, and therefore recommend sightron but they will cost around $1100.
 
Truthfully I wouldn't buy a scope with built in range finder.....sometimes you may want to range things you don't intend shooting at and it's been my experience that separate range finders are easier to use and function better.
 
Congrats on your purchase , you will love your sl8 , accurate fun to shoot and piston driven chambered in 5.56, it has a super long shelf life .

I chose to go with the 3x optic from a G36 ( which will bolt right to your gun), I got mine here
http://www.rksplus.com/epages/lno1J350m.sf/es_ES/?ObjectPath=/Shops/lno1J350m/Categories/HK_SL8G36/Miras

Stay away from the 3x that has the red dot optic attached , the batterys are a real ##### to locate , I ended up going with a red dot from Tactical imports (Hensoldt RSA-S Red Dot) which is small enough and has a solar cell .

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If you have any questions let me know .

Cheers, Green
 
Gobc said:
I think a lot of what people consider what they want in a scope is subjective. One thing is clear, good glass is worth the money, but you don't need to buy nightforce or S&B (but don't be afraid to get one if you can afford it). There are a lot of reputable brands out there that provide good value per dollar.

For target shooting, I really like high magnification. So I recommend something no less than 24x. Since you might be doing some hunting, your probably going to want something a good FOV and lowish magnification. However, as I said above, this is all subjective. I would suggest a Bushnell elite 6-24, or a sightron SIII 6-24 depending on budget. The bushnell elite 6-24 and 8-32 are really nice scopes for the $500 price tag. I have the 8-32, and it's a really decent scope. I also have a sightron SIII 10-50x and I find that it's also an excellent scope, and therefore recommend sightron but they will cost around $1100.
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Oh wow, thank you for all the details and recommendation. I do quite a bit of photography, so I know how important the glass aspect is... makes sense. I'll try to convince the wife to authorize the Sightron SIII 10-50x - might as well get the "best". It's not like it will go bad :)


sheephunter said:
Truthfully I wouldn't buy a scope with built in range finder.....sometimes you may want to range things you don't intend shooting at and it's been my experience that separate range finders are easier to use and function better.
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That makes sense. I suppose in my head I would be worried the deer is gone by the time I figured out the distance. :)


Greenman said:
Congrats on your purchase , you will love your sl8 , accurate fun to shoot and piston driven chambered in 5.56, it has a super long shelf life .

I chose to go with the 3x optic from a G36 ( which will bolt right to your gun), I got mine here
http://www.rksplus.com/epages/lno1J350m.sf/es_ES/?ObjectPath=/Shops/lno1J350m/Categories/HK_SL8G36/Miras

Stay away from the 3x that has the red dot optic attached , the batterys are a real ##### to locate , I ended up going with a red dot from Tactical imports (Hensoldt RSA-S Red Dot) which is small enough and has a solar cell .

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If you have any questions let me know .

Cheers, Green
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Thanks Green. Much appreciated. Did you convert your SL8 to a G36?
 
First decide how you intend to shoot your rifle. Big difference if ranges are 50yds to 300yds vs out to 1000yds (yes, we have shot this rifle that far).

How do you intend to hunt and the game after?

There are many scope options and I find helping customers find the "right" one has to start with application first.

I would recommend against the SIII10-50X60. Not because it is not a great scope - I compete with them - but because it is way too big to actually mount on your rifle.

Give me a PM or email if interested in discussing further. Thanks

Jerry
 
4X16 - 6X24 at the most.

50X goes on guns that hit to a mile and better.

It's a semi auto .223

Mine is a good 100-300M gun with that barrel. Can't complain but it's no 1000M laserbeam.

It runs between my short barrel 5.56 AR and my .308 AR

50X will not hunt well. No lead and no follow up.

3X9 - 4 X 16 will.

Buy two scopes if you buy that behemoth.

Or get the Bushnell discussed above.
 
I would suggest watching the sniper 101 series on youtube by tiborausaurs rex (his name might not be spelled right). He mentions that you don't really need anything bigger than 10X power. There is an entire 30 min video he does on scope selection and should give you just about all of the info you need. If you don't watch that, there are two things that I would give as my two cents, grab something in first focal plane and try to get something with an illuminated reticle... You won't be dissapoint.
 
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