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Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:06 pm
by Yossarian
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.
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:38 pm
by 20series
Yossarian 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.
Well I'd go with a Sightron, I have two
Alan
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:52 pm
by The Gun Pimp
Yup - go with the 8-32 Sightron - and get the LRMOA reticle.
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:56 pm
by zanes
Another vote for Sightron.
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:55 pm
by phaedra1106
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
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:06 pm
by shugie
Got two Sightrons, no problems with either at 1000 yds.
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:37 pm
by RobB
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
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:18 pm
by Yossarian
Great feedback everyone, thanks. I think a sightron is the way to go.
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:30 am
by 20series
Yossarian wrote:Great feedback everyone, thanks. I think a sightron is the way to go.
Talk you John up at Aim Field sports I'm sure he'll sort you out
http://www.aimfieldsports.com/siiiss-8- ... -147-p.asp
Alan
Re: Scope for up to 1000yd target
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:52 am
by TattooedGun
Anyone with one of these Sightron S3's - Can you get one to focus down at 25 yards...?