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Fotis
Optics Journeyman Joined: January/09/2011 Location: Wyoming Status: Offline Points: 304 |
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Posted: October/28/2012 at 13:22 |
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My buddy and I were talking and he has settled on 2 scopes for his 300 RUM
4.5x14x44 Conquest zeiss with Target turrets or Bushnell 2.5x16x42 Mildot Considering tracking reliability clarity etc..... What would you choose and why? |
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billyburl2
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Neither, simply because those particular scopes do not offer adjustments that match the reticle. And neither are going to offer the internal adjustment to really stretch out a RUM. In that price range I would suggest a Weaver 3-15x50 (http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x50-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P49448.aspx) for FFP reticle, or Vortex 4-16x50 (http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-16x50-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44565.aspx) for SFP reticle.
The Weaver is one of the best buys in optics, IMO, but it is not offered in SFP reticles. Matching adjustment is a lot easier than converting mils to minutes, and vice versa...
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If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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Fotis
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According to my ballistic program out to 1200 yards he needs 23.5 MOA. That should be enough no?
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pyro6999
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is this just for targets?
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Fotis
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There will be some steel but mostly elk hunting
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biggreen747
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Have either you or he shot at 1200yds? Hell have you ever shot beyond 300 |
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We measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a crayon, and cut it with a chainsaw.
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billyburl2
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Ummm, why do you care? Sorry to say, but nobody EVER has, until the first time they do it! I don't want to start a pissing match. But to instantly throw up the B.S. flag, well it's kinda B.S.
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If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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biggreen747
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Cause I hope yor not starting out on elk.. Steel would be better...
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We measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a crayon, and cut it with a chainsaw.
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