Post by: romaknows on January 11, 2020, 09:19:22 AM
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.
Post by: h20hunter on January 11, 2020, 09:27:36 AM
Post by: Mtnwalker on January 11, 2020, 09:48:17 AM
Post by: MADMAX on January 11, 2020, 09:51:59 AM
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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Post by: Sakko300wsm on January 11, 2020, 10:02:15 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 11, 2020, 10:08:15 AM
Post by: romaknows 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?
Post by: fishngamereaper 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.
Post by: grundy53 on January 11, 2020, 11:05:44 AM
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Post by: fishngamereaper 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.
Post by: mburrows on January 11, 2020, 11:17:54 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 11, 2020, 11:45:56 AM
Post by: romaknows 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?
Post by: grundy53 on January 11, 2020, 12:01:42 PM
Oh duh 🤦♂️. I didn't even think about that.Check out SWFA. Their scopes have a good reputation for being strong and reliable. They are modestly priced.
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Post by: grundy53 on January 11, 2020, 12:03:23 PM
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.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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Post by: fishngamereaper on January 11, 2020, 12:11:01 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?
No but I've shot with one before. Not bad for the price. I can't speak of durability and longevity since I don't own one. Glass was fine, adjustments where true..just remember you pay 300 for a scope your getting a 300 dollar scope. ..I know they claim military grade construction because of the companies history with military contracts. But side by side with my nightforce there's no comparison.
Post by: fly-by on January 11, 2020, 12:19:48 PM
https://www.eurooptic.com/vortex-viper-pst-4-16x50-ffp-rifle-scope-ebr-1-mrad-pst-416f1-m.aspx
Post by: buckfvr on January 11, 2020, 12:33:38 PM
Also, believe it or not, you get what you pay for no matter whos name is on stuff.......if it sounds too good to be true, it generally is.....
Post by: N7XW on January 11, 2020, 12:33:58 PM
Post by: jrebel on January 11, 2020, 12:43:47 PM
Post by: buckfvr on January 11, 2020, 12:45:06 PM
And yes I have shot a few of them, not for me, different strokes......
Post by: grundy53 on January 11, 2020, 01:17:03 PM
If your scopes are over 2 years old you probably dont own any of the ones (swfa) where the negatives surfaced as they have all been more recent production.What's been wrong with them? What are the negative comments about?
And yes I have shot a few of them, not for me, different strokes......
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Post by: b23 on January 11, 2020, 03:02:56 PM
I don't think you can ever go wrong with a NF NXS and you can usually pick good clean used NF NXS scopes up for a good discount in price over brand new, but for the yardage the OP is shooting, I'm not sure you need to spend that much.
Sam always gives a pretty honest and thorough review.
Post by: buckfvr on January 11, 2020, 03:20:53 PM
If your scopes are over 2 years old you probably dont own any of the ones (swfa) where the negatives surfaced as they have all been more recent production.What's been wrong with them? What are the negative comments about?
And yes I have shot a few of them, not for me, different strokes......
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Tracking, any inherent error in manufacturing (nothing is perfect) shows small in most cases at moderate ranges, but the father you go, the more it becomes an issue. If using a scope to hunt to 600 yards a guy is pretty safe but at longer ranges error=miss.
Post by: grundy53 on January 11, 2020, 03:39:21 PM
Thanks. I don't plan on shooting that far so hopefully mine will work for me.If your scopes are over 2 years old you probably dont own any of the ones (swfa) where the negatives surfaced as they have all been more recent production.What's been wrong with them? What are the negative comments about?
And yes I have shot a few of them, not for me, different strokes......
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Tracking, any inherent error in manufacturing (nothing is perfect) shows small in most cases at moderate ranges, but the father you go, the more it becomes an issue. If using a scope to hunt to 600 yards a guy is pretty safe but at longer ranges error=miss.
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Post by: yorketransport on January 11, 2020, 04:38:46 PM
I like the Sightron S III line of scopes for a good mid-priced scope. I've never been happy with the low to mid-priced Vortex scopes up to the PST line, the glass has always been poor and they have a cheap feel.
I wouldn't spend any money on a new Nightforce SHV or NXS line of scopes. They're good scopes but WAY over priced for the quality of the glass. I still have one NXS that only gets mounted as a last resort. :chuckle: Heck, I like the Mk 4 more than the NXS!
I haven't used the newer VX 5hd scopes but I'll probably try one for the next hunting rifle I need to scope. I've seen them used for under $700.