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cmdc
Optics GrassHopper Joined: May/16/2013 Status: Offline Points: 35 |
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Posted: May/16/2013 at 22:19 |
I am a new member, and I just purchased this scope with the 4-A reticle. My original intent was to mount it on a Bushmaster Predator, but after getting the scope and looking at it, I am wondering if it is the right scope for that application. I'm wondering if this scope would be better suited for a larger caliber rifle, and if so, what would you recommend; and also, what would be a good scope for the Predator, which is 5.56 caliber?
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TRP_Operator
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Welcome to OT.
What is your intent with the rifle, hunting, target, etc....and what yardage range do you plan on spending most of your time shooting the rifle...this information will help others give you there opinions and experience with optics for your rifle and its intended uses.
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TRP_Operator
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Oh and as for the scope I don't think it is to much of a scope for an AR. However if you plan on using it to predator hunt. I personally like a true 1x scope. I would suggest a 1-6.
I personally like Swavroski scope but there are some very nice 1-6 scope out there for less money. for a great scope at half of the cost look at the SWFA SS line there 1-6 is nice.
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cmdc
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My uses for the scope will be hunting pigs and deer, and shooting targets. Would it be well-suited to a Ruger Hawkeye 308 or a Savage 243?
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cmdc
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Or is it more deserving of a higher-end rifle?
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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Its your rilfe you can scope it with whatever you want but some scopes are better suited to certain specific jobs. That scope will work nicely on the AR or the Savage. When I think of Ruger I tend to think of rifles designed to take alot of abuse but most Rugers that I have had were just not as accurate as the Savages I have had. For an AR my favorite scope is a Trijicon ACOG or Compact ACOG but their Accupoint 1-4x also makes a lot of sense and I have one on a .223 bolt action. I tend to like an illuminated optic on an AR because of the likelyhood that it might be used in low light or at night. If I had a great scope like the Z6i I would probably put it on the .243 Savage but it would work fine on the AR also unless you want illumination. The Aimpoint Comp M4s is also a fine choice for an AR.
The Ruger I would probably put a fixed 6x42 on it either an FX3 Leupold or a IOR Valdada. When you put that much money into an optic it should be on whatever rifle you use the most so unless you spend most of your time shooting some specifica heavy caliber Im thinking that the .243 would probably be a great choice for where to put it.
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cmdc
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Thanks. That makes sense. It is illuminated. As for the Ruger, it is a blued, wood gun. I hadn't thought of a fixed power.
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bugsNbows
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I consider that Swaro Alpha scope as one of the best all around hunting scopes...period. You are certainly free to do as you wish, but I'd keep it for a primo rifle...like a Cooper for example. Imagine that potential. Good luck and welcome to the OT Forum!
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cmdc
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Thanks, bugsNbows. As it happens, I have a Blazer R8 in 6.5x55 Swede, but it is located at another residence out of state. That rifle is probably more deserving of that scope. I was wanting to find a rifle here(FL), but since I'm left handed, and insist on left handed bolt guns, I haven't had any luck finding something at that level. Well, I did find a new left hand Weatherby Accumark, but it is chambered in 300 Wby Mag, and that is total overkill for my needs.
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Skylar McMahon
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While it is certainly not a tactical scope, you can use it on what ever you choose.
Arguably the best scope in production right now. There isn't much that can contend with it, IMO. Pigs here are noctural, so the illumination with the Z6 will help you greatly. I say, leave it on there. |
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cmdc
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Skylar, which rifle were you referring to when you said leave it on there. I ask because right now it isn't on any rifle. I was throwing out several rifle options. Sorry for the confusion.
I really appreciate you guys' advice here.
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Skylar McMahon
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To your m4. Originally you stated you wanted to utilize it on your M4.
I apologize, didn't mean to create any confusion.
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bugsNbows
Optics God bowsNbugs Joined: March/10/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Offline Points: 11201 |
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The Blaser is a gem and would be a great home for that scope. I do like the Weatherby Mark V, although they are a bit heavy. That's fine for the big magnums but less than fine (IMO) for the milder options. The Mark V Ultra Lightweight say in the .257 Wby mag would likely be sweet. Another one of my favorites is Sako. The 85 classic or greywolf really attract me. I have a Sako 75 that is awesome, and had an 85 Finnlight that I recently sold. What are you looking for in terms of caliber? |
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BobbyH
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A Weatherby Mk V Ultra Lightweight 257 would be an awesome rifle for that scope.
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cmdc
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Thanks for all of the replies, they are very helpful and appreciated. As to caliber, where I am(FL), I don't need or want an ubercaliber rifle. My personal favorite is the 260 Remington. I like the 6.5s, which is why I got the Blazer in the Swede. I just yesterday ordered a Savage Predator Max left hand in 260 here in FL. I have a preference for short-action calibers in general.
I don't know much about the 257 Wby Mag., but would be interested if I could find a left-hand version. What is recoil like, compared to other calibers? I am not recoil sensitive, just curious. The Savage I mentioned above has very good long range capability. Do you think the 1.7-10 is enough for a long range scope, or should I put on a scope with higher magnification and turrets, etc., and put the Swaro on the Blazer? Thanks, and sorry for being all over the map here.
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BobbyH
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I think mine is similar to my 06
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brodeur272
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The Z6 should be fine for most shooting you'll do with the Savage unless you're shooting really far distances. I'd try it first and see how well you like it. I think you'll be surprised as to how far you can shoot with a 10x max power.
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cmdc
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OK, please bear with me here. I know I'm all over the map on this topic, but I've made some changes in the lineup. I just ordered a Browning x-bolt in 7mm-08 along with the Savage Predator in 260 Rem.
Now I'm thinking about putting the Swaro on the Browning and getting something else for the Savage, because I wand to shoot the Savage long range. I would appreciate your thoughts on this, and on what I could put on the Savage. I want to use it for long range as I said, both hunting, including varmint shooting, and target. Illuminated reticle. I started two new threads regarding the Browning and the Savage, but no responses yet. |
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