Does how much you spend on a rifle influence how much you spend on the optic, and do you find the ration changes as the cost of the rifle goes up?
$1200 on the rifle, what's the minimum you'll spend on optics?
$3000 for the rifle, will you budget more for a nicer scope?
$6000 for the rifle, have you already peaked on scope performance with your choice for the $3000 rifle or will you seek something even more "premium"?
I'm throwing out these numbers as examples, this could also apply to whatever floats your boat like say a trio comprised of a $300 (Ruger American), $700 (Tikka), $1400 (Custom 700)
I’m a firm believer that one should spend at least as much on the scope as the rifle. Among the very high end rifles, this is not possible, of course. In any event, the scope should be fit for purpose.
Examples.
On my Ruger 1v .223 Win I use a S&B 4-16x50 with mil dot reticle.
On my Anschutz .17 HMR I use a S&B 2.5-10x56 number nine reticle.
On my Vudoo .22lr I use a Kahles 5-25x56 MOA scope for targets etc.
on my Blaser R93 257 Wby magnum I I use S&B 3-12x50 with number nine reticle.
I have other rifles, but you get the idea.
