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"bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« on: January 11, 2020, 09:19:22 AM »
I was wanting to try something that I could dial out to 400 + yards and increase my confidence at that range and further (for fun).
I really think I don't need "alpha glass" for a scope, but I do want it solid and always able to accurately go back to zero.

I also want to keep it simple (no custom turrets) and I will keep a 200 yard zero .

I heard a while ago that  "SS" scopes were made very well and under value, but wanted some other opinions.  thank you.
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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2020, 09:27:36 AM »
I believe there is a NF in classifieds.  One and done.

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2020, 09:48:17 AM »
Do you have a budget in mind?

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2020, 09:51:59 AM »
I put a Leupold VX freedom 3x9 with a CDS on my Kimber 270 WSM , I really like it.
zero at 200, figure out your ammo the gun likes , send info to Leupold and they send you a dial.

https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rifle-scopes/vx-freedom-3-9x40-cds



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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2020, 10:02:15 AM »
VX5

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2020, 10:08:15 AM »
For $299 the VX Freedom Cds gets you in the game. Id pop another $100 for the 4-12 tho.  But now your up into the price where you can get 4-24’s.  Hmmmm. 
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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2020, 10:10:32 AM »
Do you have a budget in mind?

No budget in mind, but like I said I do not need "alpha glass",just want a reliable scope that will always track and zero ( more bang for buck than budget).

Just looking for tried and true recommendation's that I can look into.

Any one have any info on SS scopes?
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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2020, 10:43:48 AM »
For $299 the VX Freedom Cds gets you in the game. Id pop another $100 for the 4-12 tho.  Bot now your up into the price where you can get 4-24’s.  Hmmmm.

Could be just me but if your getting a dial a distance scope the least they could do is add a parallax adjustment on it. If I'm shooting 300-400 yds plus I want to be able to focus what I'm looking at. :twocents:

For the op have you considered a BDC style reticle. Hold over without the worry of dialing in your distance.

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2020, 11:05:44 AM »
Check out SWFA. Their scopes have a good reputation for being strong and reliable. They are modestly priced.

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2020, 11:10:36 AM »
Check out SWFA. Their scopes have a good reputation for being strong and reliable. They are modestly priced.

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I'm guessing the SS he is referring to is the swfa ss line of scopes...I could be wrong though.

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2020, 11:17:54 AM »
Buy the best you can afford. The maven scope ive heard is good in the $1000 range. Lots to consider but the options mentioned are good.

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2020, 11:45:56 AM »
The VX6 HD 4-24 is a very nice scope on sale now at $1549 which is $450 off street price but thinking you want to start lower?

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2020, 11:57:16 AM »
Check out SWFA. Their scopes have a good reputation for being strong and reliable. They are modestly priced.

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I'm guessing the SS he is referring to is the swfa ss line of scopes...I could be wrong though.

Yes, do you have one?
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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2020, 12:01:42 PM »
Check out SWFA. Their scopes have a good reputation for being strong and reliable. They are modestly priced.

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I'm guessing the SS he is referring to is the swfa ss line of scopes...I could be wrong though.
Oh duh 🤦‍♂️. I didn't even think about that.

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Re: "bang for buck" dial moa scope recomendations
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2020, 12:03:23 PM »
Check out SWFA. Their scopes have a good reputation for being strong and reliable. They are modestly priced.

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I'm guessing the SS he is referring to is the swfa ss line of scopes...I could be wrong though.

Yes, do you have one?
I bought one on black Friday. They had a huge sale. I haven't mounted it yet. But it looks solid and the glass looks good. I got the 3-15x42.

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