Post by: Reidus on February 15, 2016, 12:01:36 PM
The only scope I can find that fits this is the Burris Veracity. I was looking at the 3-15x50.
Anyone have any input on this scope or know of any other options?
Thanks!
Post by: xXLojackXx on February 18, 2016, 11:52:15 AM
Post by: Reidus on February 18, 2016, 01:51:26 PM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on February 18, 2016, 02:19:53 PM
http://athlonoptics.com/product-category/riflescopes/cronus-riflescopes/
Post by: headshot5 on February 18, 2016, 02:28:13 PM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on February 18, 2016, 02:35:40 PM
Post by: Reidus on February 18, 2016, 04:16:59 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 18, 2016, 07:53:31 PM
Just looked and it has exposed elevation
Post by: Jason on February 18, 2016, 08:04:59 PM
I thought I read somewhere that the veracity is pretty much the same scope, It just comes in a little different package, closed turrets, different reticle. Not sure if this is true.Their both different animals, biggest difference being the Veracity is a 30mm tube compared to the 34mm tube on
the XTR-II
Post by: follow maggie on February 18, 2016, 08:10:57 PM
Post by: hunting4sanity on February 18, 2016, 08:16:37 PM
Nightforce shv f1 should get a good look. Fits what you wantIt does have an exposed elevation turret, but with the zero stop feature it may still be an option. It does seem to be a very nice scope, clarity, quality, etc.
Just looked and it has exposed elevation
Post by: Reidus on February 18, 2016, 09:06:57 PM
What's the advantage of first focal plane?
With a mil dot or ballistic reticle each aiming point stays the same, no matter what magnification the scope is set at.
For example, if the 1st mil dot is good for 300yds 2nd one might be 400 and so on. That aiming point will stay the same no matter what power you're on. The reticle is in the first focal plane, it gets bigger as you zoom in.
2nd focal plane scopes with mil dot or ballistic reticles have to be set at a specific power to work correctly. My zeiss with a rapid z reticle has to be set at 11.3x to work correctly. Reticle stays the same size as you zoom in.
Post by: klikboom on February 18, 2016, 09:10:19 PM
Post by: Reidus on February 18, 2016, 09:10:32 PM
Nightforce shv f1 should get a good look. Fits what you wantIt does have an exposed elevation turret, but with the zero stop feature it may still be an option. It does seem to be a very nice scope, clarity, quality, etc.
Just looked and it has exposed elevation
The shv looks like a nice scope. I'd definitely go for it if both turrets were capped.
Wonder if you could cap turrets on a mark 4?
Post by: follow maggie on February 19, 2016, 01:46:41 PM
Post by: Yondering on February 19, 2016, 01:51:59 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 19, 2016, 09:13:17 PM
It depends how you look at it. The reticle actually stays the same size in relation to the target on a ffp scope. Sfp the reticle appears to shrink in relation to the target or the target grows in relation to the reticle as you increase magnification.What's the advantage of first focal plane?
With a mil dot or ballistic reticle each aiming point stays the same, no matter what magnification the scope is set at.
For example, if the 1st mil dot is good for 300yds 2nd one might be 400 and so on. That aiming point will stay the same no matter what power you're on. The reticle is in the first focal plane, it gets bigger as you zoom in.
2nd focal plane scopes with mil dot or ballistic reticles have to be set at a specific power to work correctly. My zeiss with a rapid z reticle has to be set at 11.3x to work correctly. Reticle stays the same size as you zoom in.
One problem with FFP scopes for this is if the reticle is fine enough to be useful at high magnification, it can be hard to see at low magnification, especially to see the hold-over points.That can be an issue. I have a razor he scope and the reticle isn't useable imo until the mid power setting.
I really like ffp for a dedicated lr rig but for a do it all rig I prefer sfp
Post by: Curly on February 20, 2016, 12:13:48 AM
Say $1500 max.....anything over that would be kind of overkill for a hunting rifle I think. Want the holdover points (mil dot, moa, or ballistic reticle) to stay the same no matter the power setting. Probably 600 yd max shooting distance for 300 wsm.http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-5-20x50-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P51642.aspx
Take a look at the one in the link above.
Post by: horsehunter509 on February 20, 2016, 05:00:31 AM
Post by: Reidus on February 20, 2016, 11:29:20 PM
Say $1500 max.....anything over that would be kind of overkill for a hunting rifle I think. Want the holdover points (mil dot, moa, or ballistic reticle) to stay the same no matter the power setting. Probably 600 yd max shooting distance for 300 wsm.http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-5-20x50-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P51642.aspx
Take a look at the one in the link above.
Looks like a nice scope but I'm looking for something with capped turrets.
Post by: Reidus on February 20, 2016, 11:38:42 PM
Post by: yorketransport on February 21, 2016, 09:48:02 AM
As for the reticle not being usable at lower power, I think the holdover points would be tough to use at lower power but don't see a problem using the main cross hair for close in shots. While hunting I typically have my scope on a lower power setting and when setting up for a shot I typically zoom in while looking through the scope if I can't see good enough. With a ffp you could just zoom until you can see good and shoot without making sure your scope is on 11.3x or the max power setting. Many times while hunting you don't get much time to make it happen.
This is an issue a lot of times. I've found that on the lowest magnifications, illumination makes a big difference. Getting the reticle right on a FFP scope is pretty tough. I've grown pretty fond of the FFP TMR reticle or other simple designs.