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ok so here is my dilemma. I know there are about 500 threads on optics choices but im going to beat the dead horse again and I will give you my apology in advance. The rifle I have recently acquired is a browing a bolt tactical in .308. This is a mint low round count rifle. So my dilemma is what to buy. Brands that I personally am not a fan of, because of research and some personal reasons are bushnell, vortex (some models). My first choice so far has been a sightron siii 6-24. great scope lots of good reviews on cgn as well as other places. I think bang for my buck is great and I will be happy with one as most are. I have recently came across on a great deal.... well I think it is a good deal. Found some used Schmidt + bender pm2's for sale 3-12x50 ffp p4l illuminated reticle. I can get one for 1600.00 bucks. The question is am I spending too much lol. wait I know the answer is already no. Spend as much as you can on optics. I will be shooting this rifle with friends of mine that shoot custom 6.5 rifles at 700-1000yds. I am not opposed to spending 1600.00 but really is it really going to make that much difference. Will I kick myself for not buying a S+B? I have very minimal experience in long range shooting but would like to get in to it more and more as time goes on. Any imput would be great on these 2 choices thanks so much.:cool::cool::cool:
 
yestoguns said:
ok so here is my dilemma. I know there are about 500 threads on optics choices but im going to beat the dead horse again and I will give you my apology in advance. The rifle I have recently acquired is a browing a bolt tactical in .308. This is a mint low round count rifle. So my dilemma is what to buy. Brands that I personally am not a fan of, because of research and some personal reasons are bushnell, vortex (some models). My first choice so far has been a sightron siii 6-24. great scope lots of good reviews on cgn as well as other places. I think bang for my buck is great and I will be happy with one as most are. I have recently came across on a great deal.... well I think it is a good deal. Found some used Schmidt + bender pm2's for sale 3-12x50 ffp p4l illuminated reticle. I can get one for 1600.00 bucks. The question is am I spending too much lol. wait I know the answer is already no. Spend as much as you can on optics. I will be shooting this rifle with friends of mine that shoot custom 6.5 rifles at 700-1000yds. I am not opposed to spending 1600.00 but really is it really going to make that much difference. Will I kick myself for not buying a S+B? I have very minimal experience in long range shooting but would like to get in to it more and more as time goes on. Any imput would be great on these 2 choices thanks so much.:cool::cool::cool:
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Spending too much for the S&B... no

Spend as much as you can on optics... not always necessary

Sightron vs S&B in the scopes suggested.... Sightron, the extra mag will come in very handy when you reach out to 1000yds. Now if the S&B was 25X, then S&B for sure. Thickness of reticle on the S&B might be quite thick... you need to confirm.

"Custom" doesn't always mean a heck of a lot. Performance is what I am after.

Sightrons work way beyond their pay grade.

Jerry
 
I agree with you both. Is the s+b "too good of a deal to pass up" I don't know? or is the less magnification going to hurt me at long range. im thinking yes. The 3-12 will not be enough at 1000yds.
 
I have that exact model S&B apart from the reticle (P4F) and it is superb in every way. The 12X works just fine at 1000m. Glass quality is more important than magnification, the S&B glass is so clear you can see crystal clear at any range.
 
Mystic Precision said:
Yes, but having both is really nice.

Also depends on how small a target you want to engage. Not much use if the reticle is wider then the target you are trying to hit.
Jerry
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Roger that man, I just play ring the gong. If he wants to punch little groups that far out then yes more mag and a thin reticle would be beneficial.
 
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