11-07-2011, 05:46 PM
I'm new to this site, having just aquired a Grendel Overwatch, but I spent a LONG time on research before finalising my choices. This rifle will be used for hog and coyote hunting in South Georgia as well as the occasional fox or feral cat. I opted for a Xtreme Tactical Scope XTR-14 1X-4X-24mm for my primary scope. It is a true 1 power and allows both eyes open use of the illuminated central portion of the reticle and close target aquisition is "almost" as fast as the fastfire I have on my shotgun. I also like the reticle sans illumination and it has proven dead on to 200yds, which is the longest distance I ahve available to me in the Metro Atlanta area. Time will tell how it works in the fields of South Georgia. For smaller critters at longer distance I will be using a Nikon 6x18 with their BDC reticle, I kile this because it is easier, for me,to center small tagrets inside the opening and not cover any portion of the critter with a cross hair. I have both scopes mounted in the Burris P.E.P.R. mounts and have been satsified by them maintaing zero very well. This set up has worked well on the 204ruger Sabre Defense that I was using before having one too many hogs cause me to have to give chase..... at 64 I prefer to leave them DRT or run no further than 50yds.