Post by: crazysccrmd on June 22, 2013, 06:21:34 AM
Post by: yorketransport on June 22, 2013, 07:18:35 AM
Andrew
Post by: bobcat on June 22, 2013, 07:37:31 AM
For the price you could always try it out, and if you don't like it, stick it on a 22, or sell it, and then get the Leupold. I know you wouldn't be disappointed with the Leupold.
Post by: crazysccrmd on June 22, 2013, 09:08:18 AM
Post by: coachcw on June 22, 2013, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: crazysccrmd on June 22, 2013, 09:33:53 AM
Leupold all the way ! no reason not to shoot a 3x9 or 4x12 though , they will hold up fine on your .338 and are nice on the bench while sighting in .
I find that I never use the higher power settings on the one variable that I have. I like the simplicity, reliability and lighter weight that most fixed power scopes offer. Four times magnification is more than enough for engaging a target at reasonable hunting ranges. I can make easy 600m hits on man size targets with an ACOG on my M4 and that's farther than I plan on shooting at game with any rifles I currently own.
Post by: yorketransport on June 22, 2013, 11:56:20 AM
How about a used Leupold M8-4x? Older, but respected. If there were to be an issue it's covered by Leupold's warranty.
I've had a few of these and they were all great. Plus they're usually in the $150-200 range when you can find them. The last one I had sat on a 458 Win Mag and held up great.
Andrew
Post by: jay.sharkbait on June 22, 2013, 09:42:41 PM
Leupold all the way ! no reason not to shoot a 3x9 or 4x12 though , they will hold up fine on your .338 and are nice on the bench while sighting in .
I find that I never use the higher power settings on the one variable that I have. I like the simplicity, reliability and lighter weight that most fixed power scopes offer. Four times magnification is more than enough for engaging a target at reasonable hunting ranges. I can make easy 600m hits on man size targets with an ACOG on my M4 and that's farther than I plan on shooting at game with any rifles I currently own.
Putting an ACOG on an AR15 with a M4 profile barrel is like putting a gold tooth in a dead dog.
Post by: JLS on June 22, 2013, 09:46:08 PM
Post by: Goshawk on June 22, 2013, 10:11:43 PM
Anything else is either overpriced, or less in quality.
Post by: crazysccrmd on June 22, 2013, 10:31:53 PM
Leupold all the way ! no reason not to shoot a 3x9 or 4x12 though , they will hold up fine on your .338 and are nice on the bench while sighting in .
I find that I never use the higher power settings on the one variable that I have. I like the simplicity, reliability and lighter weight that most fixed power scopes offer. Four times magnification is more than enough for engaging a target at reasonable hunting ranges. I can make easy 600m hits on man size targets with an ACOG on my M4 and that's farther than I plan on shooting at game with any rifles I currently own.
Putting an ACOG on an AR15 with a M4 profile barrel is like putting a gold tooth in a dead dog.
It's my issue M4, not an AR15, and since I didn't pay for the rifle, scope, bullets or anything else I'm perfectly happy with it.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on June 22, 2013, 11:26:45 PM
Leupold all the way ! no reason not to shoot a 3x9 or 4x12 though , they will hold up fine on your .338 and are nice on the bench while sighting in .
I find that I never use the higher power settings on the one variable that I have. I like the simplicity, reliability and lighter weight that most fixed power scopes offer. Four times magnification is more than enough for engaging a target at reasonable hunting ranges. I can make easy 600m hits on man size targets with an ACOG on my M4 and that's farther than I plan on shooting at game with any rifles I currently own.
Putting an ACOG on an AR15 with a M4 profile barrel is like putting a gold tooth in a dead dog.
It's my issue M4, not an AR15, and since I didn't pay for the rifle, scope, bullets or anything else I'm perfectly happy with it.
"easy" 600m hits with an issue M4 is a bold claim even if you were using Mk262.
Post by: bobcat on June 22, 2013, 11:35:21 PM
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/newsletters/September_2011.html (http://www.24hourcampfire.com/newsletters/September_2011.html)
Post by: crazysccrmd on June 22, 2013, 11:51:08 PM
"easy" 600m hits with an issue M4 is a bold claim even if you were using Mk262.
Prone with a good solid rest and position, not too difficult. This is my profession and we practice in order to be able to do it well. Like I said, I don't pay for the ammo so I get to shoot a lot more than I would if it were a personal weapon. I'm also not concerned about ethical/humane kills when the target isn't a game animal or paper/steel.
To get back on track here's a good article by John Barsness on the subject of scope magnification.
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/newsletters/September_2011.html (http://www.24hourcampfire.com/newsletters/September_2011.html)
Thanks for the link.