Max $1300 budget. what riflescope (updated )

[Craig]

Looking for a new riflescope for the rifle I'm building. want to start learning more about long range shooting ( not necessarily for hunting. but for fun ). $1300 is MAX. what are your thoughts?

I was leaning toward Nightforce SHV 5-20X56

[WoodlandShooter]

what caliber rifle, what bullet, and how fast wil it be going?

[Craig]

Don't have the parts yet. but this is what it should look like.

7mm SAUM
Defiance action  (already ordered )
30" benchmark barrel ( already ordered )
seekins muzzle break ( already ordered )

going to be shooting 140-170 grain. don't have a load yet but the guys at benchmark were telling me good stuff about 168 berger bullets

just buying parts right now. 4-5 months out for ordered stuff

[jay.sharkbait]

HDMR

[Forks]

A used Niteforce in good shape would be my choice.

[coachcw]

I'm liking thee ziess 5x1 5 conquest HD .

[Magnum_Willys]

I was leaning toward Nightforce SHV 5-20X56

You're on target !

[Jason]

HDMR

http://bushnell.com/tactical/rifle-scopes/elite-tactical/hdmr-3-5-21x-50mm-horus-h-59
Best bang For $1300!!

[X-Force]

Like the setup your making! There was a scope review article on here a month ago or so you may want to try and find it. Show pics when its put together.

[whacker1]

zeiss conquest HD5  5-25 x 50 would be about $900-1000 depending on where you find them.

[WoodlandShooter]

Don't have the parts yet. but this is what it should look like.

7mm SAUM
Defiance action  (already ordered )
30" benchmark barrel ( already ordered )
seekins muzzle break ( already ordered )

going to be shooting 140-170 grain. don't have a load yet but the guys at benchmark were telling me good stuff about 168 berger bullets

just buying parts right now. 4-5 months out for ordered stuff

Well, I dont think the SHV is enough scope to match your potential ballistics of that setup. It looks like it may not have enough turret travel even with a 20 MOA base. The NSX would be a better choice as it has an external turret, and also has more travel. Look for something with 110 MOA (30 Mil) travel in the elevation turret.

[Hooked On Chrome Guide Service]

The SHV has 100 moa adjustment and you can get a 20 or 40 moa base you would have more then enough

[pianoman9701]

Check out B&H Photo. I bought my Steiner from them a couple of months ago and saved $250 off the list. They have used, as well. Here's a link to the scope search:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ipp=100&sts=ma&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&usedSearch=1&pn=11&N=0&Ntt=rifle+scop

[Netminder01]

tag

[WoodlandShooter]

the 4-14 SHV has 100 MOA,

the 5-20 SHV has 80 MOA.

[Hooked On Chrome Guide Service]

And it has 20 moa in the reticle

[Craig]

The action I bought has a 20 moa rail on it.

[kbrowne14]

Bushnell DMR

[thinkingman]

Check out B&H Photo. I bought my Steiner from them a couple of months ago and saved $250 off the list. They have used, as well. Here's a link to the scope search:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ipp=100&sts=ma&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&usedSearch=1&pn=11&N=0&Ntt=rifle+scop

I just bought my Pentax spotter from them.
Good deals.

[MtnMuley]

Used is basically as good as new.  Best advice I've seen is a used NF.

[xXLojackXx]

Used NF NXS off snipershide.

[huntnphool]

Used is basically as good as new.  Best advice I've seen is a used NF.

+1

[bearpaw]

Say he chooses a scope with marginal MOA, how well do adjustable bases work? Do you think it's better to look for a scope with more MOA?

[xXLojackXx]

Say he chooses a scope with marginal MOA, how well do adjustable bases work? Do you think it's better to look for a scope with more MOA?

A 30mm scope is plenty of adjustment out to a mile. If the OP is looking for ELR I would definitely pick up a 34mm scope. In that case and his budget, a Bushnell DMR or HDMR wild be my choice. If at any way possible, I'd drop another $300 and get a used Steiner T5Xi 5-25 over the DMR any day.

[Craig]

Found a scope . Bought a used ( less then 40 rounds sighted in with it mounted) Nightforce SHV 5-20x56 with the MOAR redical. Scope, rings ( vortex. Might upgrade later.) , shipped for under $1000. There are so many choices it's hard to figure out what to get. I can give it a try and always upgrade someday if I find more money someplace .

The three I came down to
Nightforce SHV 5-20x56
Vortex Viper PST
VX-6

Thanks for all the information. Hopefully I made a good pick. Should be here later this week.

[xXLojackXx]

Your vortex rings are fine. They're made by Seekins.