Precision Rifle Scopes -what is the basic to start?

[Irving]

Would any of you use any of the suggested scopes on a hunting rifle?

[XC700116]

Would any of you use any of the suggested scopes on a hunting rifle?

Absolutely, I wouldn't know what to do with myself looking through a regular duplex reticle these days.

[banks74]

Absolutely, I wouldn't know what to do with myself looking through a regular duplex reticle these days.

Same here!

[Irving]

I don't want to change the subject, but I always figured that if I ever decided to hunt in a season other than muzzleloader, that I'd better get a decent scope and start going to matches to learn everything I could before the season opens. I don't know anything about long range/precision shooting so I could be off base, but I'm under the impression that shooting matches would be an excellent way to prepare for hunting.

[XC700116]

I don't want to change the subject, but I always figured that if I ever decided to hunt in a season other than muzzleloader, that I'd better get a decent scope and start going to matches to learn everything I could before the season opens. I don't know anything about long range/precision shooting so I could be off base, but I'm under the impression that shooting matches would be an excellent way to prepare for hunting.

ABSOLUTELY

[CS1983]

Erni - consider a 3-15 SS, if you are willing to go up to 700 dollars: http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-15x42-Tact...pe-P62238.aspx Could also try scouring the sale forums here and snipershide and getting one used.

Irving - I personally wouldn't use a 10x on a hunting rifle; would prefer a variable ffp style scope due to potential for a closer shot, etc. -- but that may be because I have more familiarity with them.

[Irving]

Irving - I personally wouldn't use a 10x on a hunting rifle; would prefer a variable ffp style scope due to potential for a closer shot, etc. -- but that may be because I have more familiarity with them.

Again, not to derail the thread, but it seems that while one could hit their target at very long ranges, whether the shot would be considered ethical with whatever caliber, at whatever range is a different conversation. With that said, seems like a variable is the way to go either way.

[Marine24]

SWFA SS, Weaver Tactical and Vortex PST's are all good choices and ones I've owned myself.

Never was much for a exposed turret scope on a hunting rifle. Definitely like the mil dot reticle, but I don't do much dialing when hunting. Most shots are within the MPBR of the round and those that are longer, I just hold x mils for whatever range it is.

[J]

Maybe I'm too much of a wimp, but my precision scopes are all too heavy for the kind of elk hunting I do. I like a lightweight rig the schlep all over the mountain.

[MarkCO]

I put an XTRII 2-10 on my new Ruger American Predator in .243Win. Yes I will hunt with it.

I have hunted with both my .243Win and .260Rem Precision rigs with the XTRII 4-20, but more to say I had than my first choice.

Most of the time, a lighter 2-7 or 3-9 is on my hunting rifles. Less weight and capped turrets for deer and elk hunting are a must. Pronghorn, Varmints and hogs, I will hunt with whatever.