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budget rifle scope?

#1 Post by paxtond »

looking for a scope for my new rifle, i plan to pick up a night force on my trip to the usa next march, but need something to keep me going. plan to shoot up to 1k with a .308

looking to spend around £300.

been looking at this
http://www.mtcoptics.co.uk/mtcScope_Vip.htm

any views or recommendations?

thanks guys
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#2 Post by dromia »

If you are shooting 1000 rounds 'tween now and March, I'd be looking at a new barrel rather than a new scope.
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1k yards
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#4 Post by meles meles »

Let's keep it simple for Dromia, ooman, and not mix Imperial and metrikkery. You'll be shooting at four and half furlongs...
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#5 Post by paulbradley »

Falcon optics are worth a look. I was shopping with a similar budget and the falcon menace 4-14 made the top of the list based on reviews and features. Can be found for around £230. The only poor reviews I found were from Americans complaining about lifetime warantee as they would have to ship back to UK. A non issue for us Brits..
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#6 Post by phaedra1106 »

Had a couple of MTC Scopes, Viper 8-32x60IR and a 6-24x56 Taipan, neither were what I would call good, adequate yes but they both have a tendency to white out at higher mags. The new Genesis gets much better reviews but I've not tried one so can't confirm anything. The Vipers and Taipans can usually be found used for £150 - £200.

I'm also looking for something similar for my next rifle, if I can wait It'll be another Sightron SIII 8-32x56 from the US at around £500 but if I have to buy one here in rip-off Britain then I'd certainly take a look at the Vortex range.

Riflecraft are the UK distributor and they come with an unconditional, unlimited, lifetime warranty. According to Riflecraft you don’t need a receipt, if it says Vortex on the side and it breaks they will repair or replace it absolutely free no matter the cause. That also includes anything bought before they took over in January. This includes Rangefinders, Scopes, Binoculars, Red Dots, and Spotting Scopes.

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#7 Post by Dombo63 »

Another vote for Falcon. I have one on my .308. The only limiting factor at 1000 yards is me.
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#8 Post by Christel »

http://www.riflecraft.co.uk/rifles/rifle-scopes-64.aspx


Vortex, excellent glass, I had my hands on three of them a few months ago and I was impressed, I normally shoot with an IOR.

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#9 Post by meles meles »

christel wrote: Lifetime guarantee across the entire range.
When it is broken, it is life expired, surely...
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#10 Post by phaedra1106 »

meles meles wrote:When it is broken, it is life expired, surely...
I think you'll find that's a Hedgehog you're thinking about :good:
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