Scope for up to 1000yd target
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Scope for up to 1000yd target
hi everyone, brand new FAC arrived and my first purchase will be my .308 which I will be using out to 1000 yards target. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent scope in the £750-£850 range? I know this is the base end of the market but I'm on a budget. I've been recommended the Sightron siii 8-32x56 and been told/read things about Vortex which has scopes in that price range but lower mag and allegedly not as good optic quality.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
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Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Well I'd go with a Sightron, I have twoYossarian wrote:hi everyone, brand new FAC arrived and my first purchase will be my .308 which I will be using out to 1000 yards target. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent scope in the £750-£850 range? I know this is the base end of the market but I'm on a budget. I've been recommended the Sightron siii 8-32x56 and been told/read things about Vortex which has scopes in that price range but lower mag and allegedly not as good optic quality.
Any suggestions gratefully received.

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Yup - go with the 8-32 Sightron - and get the LRMOA reticle.
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Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
And a third, 8-32x56 and a 10-50x60, both very nice indeed :)
Which reminds me, I'm going to need another one for my upcoming Ruger Precision Rifle, I think another trip to the US may be in order, the money I save on the scope will pay for the flight
Which reminds me, I'm going to need another one for my upcoming Ruger Precision Rifle, I think another trip to the US may be in order, the money I save on the scope will pay for the flight

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Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Got two Sightrons, no problems with either at 1000 yds.
Careful now/that sort of thing
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Also recommend the sightron in that price range. I have exactly that one on one of my rifles for 1000yrds (FT/R)
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Great feedback everyone, thanks. I think a sightron is the way to go.
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Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Talk you John up at Aim Field sports I'm sure he'll sort you outYossarian wrote:Great feedback everyone, thanks. I think a sightron is the way to go.


http://www.aimfieldsports.com/siiiss-8- ... -147-p.asp
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Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Anyone with one of these Sightron S3's - Can you get one to focus down at 25 yards...?
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