11-29-2017, 10:19 AM
LRRPF52 Wrote:Equipment:
Biggest issues I see with equipment are-
1. Unsatisfactory scopes brought to courses (Made in China/Russia optics that slip gears, backlash, won't track, won't repeat, reticles break and cant over, etc.)
Solution: Buy a reputable scope and don't waste a single dime on optics that are garbage. You have to pay to play at long range, and especially on self-loading firearms with reciprocating masses that bash into themselves when chambering the next round.
LRR, you probably get to see more scopes in hard use than 99% of we shooters, and get to see some that fail.
Scopes are like engagement rings, everyone says to "spend 3 months' salary" or "save as much as you possibly can, then add 20%".
The problem is that some of us are retired on fixed incomes and would have to save for a long time to spend even $500 on a scope. And I need two, one for close-up pig hunting and another for longer ranges.
So...in your experience what are the brands of the most rugged and reliable scopes on the lower end? For example I have a Nikon that I like and Vortex has good prices and a great reputation. Have you seen any Muellers? Weaver, Redfield? I like Leupold but you have to get above their lower end to get the features of other brands.
If you had $250-$350 to spend, what would you buy?