Post by: Craig on May 13, 2015, 03:36:38 PM
I was leaning toward Nightforce SHV 5-20X56
Post by: WoodlandShooter on May 13, 2015, 03:38:29 PM
Post by: Craig on May 13, 2015, 03:53:31 PM
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
Post by: jay.sharkbait on May 13, 2015, 03:55:36 PM
Post by: Forks on May 13, 2015, 09:10:01 PM
Post by: coachcw on May 13, 2015, 09:35:10 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 13, 2015, 09:37:37 PM
I was leaning toward Nightforce SHV 5-20X56
You're on target !
Post by: Jason on May 13, 2015, 09:38:00 PM
HDMR:yeah:
http://bushnell.com/tactical/rifle-scopes/elite-tactical/hdmr-3-5-21x-50mm-horus-h-59
Best bang For $1300!!
Post by: X-Force on May 13, 2015, 10:08:26 PM
Post by: whacker1 on May 14, 2015, 05:27:33 AM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on May 14, 2015, 10:09:25 AM
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.
Post by: Hooked On Chrome Guide Service on May 14, 2015, 10:31:00 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 14, 2015, 10:31:42 AM
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ipp=100&sts=ma&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&usedSearch=1&pn=11&N=0&Ntt=rifle+scop
Post by: Netminder01 on May 14, 2015, 10:38:14 AM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on May 14, 2015, 10:42:05 AM
the 5-20 SHV has 80 MOA.
Post by: Hooked On Chrome Guide Service on May 14, 2015, 07:58:19 PM
Post by: Craig on May 14, 2015, 08:21:03 PM
Post by: kbrowne14 on May 14, 2015, 09:47:28 PM
Post by: thinkingman on May 14, 2015, 09:50:22 PM
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:I just bought my Pentax spotter from them.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ipp=100&sts=ma&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&usedSearch=1&pn=11&N=0&Ntt=rifle+scop
Good deals.
Post by: MtnMuley on May 14, 2015, 09:53:21 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 16, 2015, 09:58:35 AM
Post by: huntnphool on May 16, 2015, 10:03:59 AM
Used is basically as good as new. Best advice I've seen is a used NF. :twocents:
+1
Post by: bearpaw on May 16, 2015, 11:03:13 AM
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 17, 2015, 10:25:03 PM
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.
Post by: Craig on May 17, 2015, 11:03:16 PM
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.
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 20, 2015, 06:22:13 PM