First long range gun. Need advise on GLASS.

[Tombs]

X2 on getting a rangefinder to determine distance. If you’re shooting far enough to really need rangefinding equipment, you’re better off using a laser to get the exact range. Very few people still use a reticle to range, as it’s not as accurate. Unless you have a known measurement on your object, a reticle-determined range will always be inexact.

Additionally, just one last plug for SFP. If you need the fancy reticle on your scope, you’ll be far enough that you’ll want it dialed all the way up, and your reticle will be accurate.

That way your reticle stays the same size, and is never too big or too small.

With a correctly designed reticle from a reputable company, the reticle is never too small nor too big at any magnification with a FFP scope.

 

[Goodcat]

I highly recommend Vortex LH HD 2-10 for hunting. Super light and can be found for around $500 used. It’s a no frills light weight razor scope

 

[Hookeye]

LMFAO.......NSFW

https://youtu.be/WJigzhSx6bM

 

[hANNAbONE]

I was whacking Steel at every mark from 200 - 1000 yards with 62 grain off the shelf Federal 5.56 outta my Daniel Defense V7 with Athlon HELOS 6x24x50 MOA IL
(Christmas tree reticle*)

It's a ton less than $2000 - ($500-$600) found mine on sale @ Triggers/Florence, KY on Black Friday 2 years ago.

 

[bwframe]

LMFAO.......NSFW


https://youtu.be/WJigzhSx6bM

I'm no language wizard myself. Nor am I immune to using profanity.

It's hard to give anyone that cannot publicly communicate any better than that much credit though. Makes one question how legit that video is?

 

[Hookeye]

I'm no language wizard myself. Nor am I immune to using profanity.

It's hard to give anyone that cannot publicly communicate any better than that much credit though. Makes one question how legit that video is?

Think the video was in response to threads on another forum.

My tolerance for John Q's nonsense was exceeded long ago.

If the guy has the coin and attitude to do such a vid, more power to him.

I thought it entertaining.

 

[bobjones223]

I was whacking Steel at every mark from 200 - 1000 yards with 62 grain off the shelf Federal 5.56 outta my Daniel Defense V7 with Athlon HELOS 6x24x50 MOA IL
(Christmas tree reticle*)

It's a ton less than $2000 - ($500-$600) found mine on sale @ Triggers/Florence, KY on Black Friday 2 years ago.

I have heard a lot of good things about the Athlon line now that I have been looking for "Longer" range glass on a gun that will be able to use it.

I have also been eyeballing the Nikon Black FX1000 4-16X60. I have been hearing a lot of good things and REALLY like the reticle on it..(Seems less cluttered and better for a FFP scope)

Anyone have any thoughts on that scope? I know Nikon has some good glass and has been in the industry making glass and lenses FOREVER.

 

[42769vette]

I have heard a lot of good things about the Athlon line now that I have been looking for "Longer" range glass on a gun that will be able to use it.

I have also been eyeballing the Nikon Black FX1000 4-16X60. I have been hearing a lot of good things and REALLY like the reticle on it..(Seems less cluttered and better for a FFP scope)

Anyone have any thoughts on that scope? I know Nikon has some good glass and has been in the industry making glass and lenses FOREVER.

Something to keep in mind, is Nikon officially announced they are getting out of the rifle scope game, so there will be some killer deals on there stuff this BF, but there will be no warranty.

 

[bobjones223]

Something to keep in mind, is Nikon officially announced they are getting out of the rifle scope game, so there will be some killer deals on there stuff this BF, but there will be no warranty.

Thanks for the heads up, I was not aware of this information. Did a fast Google search and you are correct. That might be why they are 50% off.

Throw that choice off to the side and narrowing the heard of perspective mates for my 700.

Thanks again!