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New guy from Idaho - IdahoBCR - 11-06-2023
I just acquired a Howa mini-action and have a Riton 3x24x56 to put on it, but am thinking about transferring my Burris 4.5x14x44 to it instead.
But I also have a spare Vortex 1x8x24 LVPO that might work well on it.
Any suggestion is appreciated!
Thanks for allowing me into the group!
New guy from Idaho - just_john - 11-06-2023
Welcome to the clan, IR, from the great nation of Texas. The scope choice is driven by "what are ya gonna do with it". If you're gonna chase hawgs, the 1x8 is the better choice, if it's elk you're after, then the 4.5 will shine. Just depends on your goals. Or, do like the rest of us have done and get another Grendel and use a different scope on each of them. And then another and.....
New guy from Idaho - biodsl - 11-06-2023
I'm sure you don't need me to tell you which scope you like.
Welcome to the forum. The Grendel's a great little cartridge. Where in Central Idaho are you?
New guy from Idaho - VASCAR2 - 11-06-2023
Welcome to the Forum IdahoBCR! I primarily use my 24 Cz 527 6.5 Grendel for shooting varmints and target/plinking and Im using a Vortex Viper HST 4-16x44 on a 25 MOA Dip mount. I live and shoot mostly at lower elevations and this set up lets me shoot targets to a 1000 yards. The 4 power and adjustable objective lets me shoot larger closer targets.
It really boils down to the size/weight and how your going to use your rifle.
New guy from Idaho - IdahoBCR - 11-06-2023
McCall, Idaho, 110 miles north of Boise.
New guy from Idaho - biodsl - 11-06-2023
IdahoBCR Wrote:McCall, Idaho, 110 miles north of Boise.
Truly, God's country. Again, welcome to the forum.
New guy from Idaho - LRRPF52 - 11-06-2023
Welcome aboard! I love it up there because its green, lots of trees and water.
Scope suggestions depend on your barrel weight.
If its the heavier contour for target, do the 3-24x56 or 4.5-14x44.
If its for hunting, do the 4.5-14x44 or Vortex 1-8x24 LPVO.
New guy from Idaho - sundowner - 11-06-2023
Welcome to the horde from Wisconsin .
New guy from Idaho - CJW - 11-06-2023
BCR, Welcome aboard from Atlanta.
Chuck
New guy from Idaho - danm - 11-10-2023
Greetings from the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley! I echo what LRRPF52 recommended.
New guy from Idaho - Steve_evetS - 11-14-2023
When I was camping at Farragut State Park, walking to the water in the middle of the night, it was pitch black. I shined my flashlight into the woods and seen nothing but eyes staring back at me. Must have been 15 pairs (deer) in them woods. Must be fun for you, there.