LRRPF52 Wrote:Looks like your best bet will be to use the SiG LRF with a dedicated target scope if you want to focus on LR shooting.Thank you for the recommendations. I am in the process of saving ~$2K to throw at some good glass.
For optics, I would look at something from Vortex or NF with matching turrets/reticle with magnification and Field of View that is pleasant for you.
I'm on a trend of preferring more Field of View lately with as clear glass as I can get, even if the magnification is lower, but I'm mostly shooting 12"-20" steel targets, depending on the range. Anything within 400yds can be smaller than that, and anything beyond 800yds tends to be larger.
One candidate that I have my eye on is the Leupold Competition VX-6 7-42x56mm that is currently listing for around 21 c notes. I'm interested in a MOA turret & reticle systems.
I like the concept of using the higher magnification to be able to help with mirage determination to aid in assessing winds out yonder.
EDIT: Additional considerations I've been gnawing on:
- Ample elevation travel (i.e. more than 40 MOA... lol)
- A reticle that is appropriate for LR/ELR employment
- I'm leaning towards SFP, but am not dead set against a FFP setup, just need to learn to use same
- Reticle illumination is a nice to have, not a got to have, I perceive (admitted ignorance persists, however)
- I like the idea of 1/8th MOA clicks, just to be able to tune POI a bit finer when reaching out to touch sumtin far away
- For multi-turn turrets, an indicator to let me know if I am on the original or extended rotation(s)
- Plenty loud and mechanically crisp detents when twisting the turrets
- Turrets Caps? Meh, no real preference at this time
- Mechanical zero-stop turrets are desired
- Side Focus/Parallax Adjustment is a must - spinning the objective bell housing is not an option
- I'm a fan of Burris XTR Signature rings - as such, 1"/30mm/34mm tubes are fine
- A sunshield tube is a consideration, especially if their importance becomes greater with LR/ELR endeavors
- US based OEM is desired. S&B and other EU (DE) OEMs are OK, but carry a fiscal burden that may be out of my FOV
Based on what has caught my eye (i.e. the Leupold VX-6), and my anticipated budget, which models of the Vortex or NF optics would you suggest I look into? TIA
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