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stmcelroy
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Posted: May/23/2011 at 21:37 |
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Looking for a scope to be used on a Remington 700 AAC-SD for hunting, range and target shooting. My range only goes out to 300 yards, but I plan on shooting out to 600-1,000 yards in the country.
Looking for a mil-dot scope with target turrets. Had decided on the SS 3-9x42 Kit, but seeing as it's on back order i'm considering other options. The other scope that i'm looking at is a Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x44 with Mil-dot. It's moa/mil instead of mil/mil like the SS, don't know if that's a deal breaker or not. I'd wait for the 5-20 SS but really want to shoot this gun before July. The SS will end up costing around $475 once I sell the Bobro mount, the Zeiss is $625. Not sure if the Zeiss is enough of a upgrade or not?
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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The main difference I see is that Zeiss is a one inch tube so far less internal adjustment which you may want at longer distances. I would suggest you place your order for the 5-20x50 Super Sniper immediately without delay using the snipers hide promo code. Better to wait a tad longer and have the right scope want to shoot the gun now stick a cheap scope on it or one you can use on something else like the sale priced 2-7 Vortex Viper.
Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - May/23/2011 at 22:22 |
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helo18
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Do you want a FFP or a SFP scope? That will make a difference in which you chose.
Urimaginaryfrnd has a good suggestion. And you could probably sell the Vortex for what you pay once you get the SS 5-20.
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stmcelroy
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I'm a newbie when it comes to long range shooting, it's not really important to me at this point. I've got Mueller APT's on a couple of rimfires and like the setup, just looking for something higher quality for a gun I may hunt with. My current hunting gun wears a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x50 w/Z600 reticule.
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SVT_Tactical
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I have both a zeiss 4.5-14x50 (with target turrets) and a SS 3-9, glass is close to a wash. Some days the SS is clearer to my eyes other days the Zeiss. As far as feel and ease of use the SS wins hands down. Being able to have a reticle that matches the turrets and a FFP scope it fits my SPS Tactical perfect. Between the two and what I believe your goals are, the SS gets my nod of recommendation here. Although waiting for the 5-20 if you want it would be smarter than rushing and not getting a what you want.
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stmcelroy
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I wouldn't mind having the capabilities of the 5-20, but the weight is kind of a issue if I end up using this for hunting. I'll give the 3-9 a try and see how it compares to my Zeiss Conquest.
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BeltFed
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I have a 4.5-14x50 Conquest with z-plex reticle and target turrets, and a 3-9x42 SS. Oh heck, take the suggestions above and order the 5-20x50 SS and the 2-7x32 Vortex. I wouldn't be comfortable trying to get to 1000yds with a 3-9 power scope, and the Conquest's lack of adjustment (for that range) and moa/mil turret/reticle combination would soon give me a headache trying to convert the figures. Don't get me wrong, both scopes you are looking at, are excellent scopes and would serve you well, especially if the 600-1,000yd shots are not that frequent or important. If the longer shots are impotant to you then wait for the 5-20x50 SS. The 2-7x32 Vortex is a versatile scope that would easily fill your needs til the SS arrived.
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SVT_Tactical
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you won't be sorry, I'd opt for the kit so you can get the added accessories
Links to KIT6 components: SWFA SS 3-9x42 Tactical Riflescope BOBRO Low, Slightly Forward SWFA SS Kill-Flash (ARD) Butler Creek Eye Cover |
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stmcelroy
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That's what I did.
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