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As many of you probably know I recently bought a custom rifle in 7 Sherman Short Magnum. My only loose scope currently is a Burris XTR II 5-25 with a 34mm tube. The rifle itself weighs just over 7#'s so adding a 2# scope and ring combo makes it very top heavy.
So I'm looking for suggestions for new glass. My desired use is steel too 1k and hunting deer and elk to 800yds. My desired things are: - 30mm tube - reticle with hold overs for elevation and wind - turrets - milrad adjustments as all my other rifles use mils - ffp those this may be arbitrary. - budget $1500
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With that budget I'd be looking at a 2.5-10x42 Nightforce or 3-12 LRHS. However, I've been plenty happy with my SWFA 10x's at that range and further.
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I`ve two stright SWFA 10x on two 7 Mags for purpose hunting, LR, and love them. Mine are MOA, but know they come in Mils. I built range scales for my loads so I don`t have to memorize come-ups. Both are excellent, hunted from dawn to dusk no problem. What i really like tho has been their dependability,,,I`ve run the turrets to Ik, also like to shoot steel, and back to 200 zero. dead on. May be a bit heavy for you, but man, can`t say enough good about em.
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With that budget I'd be looking at a 2.5-10x42 Nightforce or 3-12 LRHS. However, I've been plenty happy with my SWFA 10x's at that range and further.
Tanner This... exactly... John
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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My SWFA 10X's have been very good to me, makes it hard to justify spending any more cash on a higher end scope.
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I picked up a leupold VX6 (non-HD) and have been impressed with it so far. My only complaint and is that the ZL will only give you one revolution. Or send it back to Leupold and they will change it out to the ZL2 for $90.
YMMV but its worth a look if you want a little more power then the 2.5-10x42mm Nightforce for the same weight (~20oz).
Edit: not sure if you can get them in Mil. just seen that was a requirement.
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You can't go wrong with any swfa scope. I haven't used a straight 10x, but I do have the 3x9 and it is a sweet scope. It would serve you well. The3x15 is really good too. Both are well within your budget,and meet all of your criteria.
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The swfa 3x15 is a great scope for the money as is all their fixed powered scopes if you don't want to drop the money for a NF or S&B
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I have a 3-15 SS Milquad on my AR10 that I have been perfectly happy with. May strip it off for the new gun and replace it later
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I'm with tanman the Nightforce is nails and then some.
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3-12x LRHS SWFA 3-9x SWFA 10x
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Since I have LR play guns and this is pretty much a meat gun, I'm on the fence about whether or not I really even want ffp. Going SFP would open up several more decent options.
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Take a look at Leupold VX6, 2-12 and 3-18 with Boone & Crockett or custom shop reticles.
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If you truly want to shoot past 300yds, and hold for wind,as your original post says, a sfp scope is not a serious option.It will only work at one set power. A ffp scope is the same regardless of power. I won't ever buy another sfp scope.
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After more thought, I am too used to ffp to give that up. Lots of nice optics out there and I could spend more if I thought I was gaining something tangible. I just don't want a portly scope on a trim rifle.
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NF NXS compact 2.5-10x42 is 2nd focal plane.
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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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I have a 3-15 SS Milquad on my AR10 that I have been perfectly happy with. May strip it off for the new gun and replace it later So you have the almost perfect scope right there, or is it? What is your opinion on the SWFA SS 3-15??? I've been eyeballing them..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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BSA I love my 3-15 SS milquad. The only knocks for hunting I can see are the height of the turrets and lack of zero stop. Neither is a deal breaker and I am leaning towards another for this role.
I have taken a deer my AR10 at 539yds and shot steel and rocks to 1200yds with it and never felt handicapped: I just have some money burning a hole in The pocket so seeing what else is out there before I decide.
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Sounds like the 3-12 LRHS is right up your alley!
Lower turrets, zero stop, FFP but with a great low mag reticle, good glass etc. I have loved mine this past 1-2 years.
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Vortex 2-10x32 comes with FFP and either mil or moa reticles.
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