I have a hard time with this. I had SFP optics. I cannot imagine going back unless what I wanted had no choice. This is because FFP optics have accurate mil scaling. I use it for quick hold overs and all wind corrections.
Why correct wind by reticle hash marks…..because it is ever changing...
In your price range, I would be looking at Delta Stryker ( Delta Optical ) (sold on Amazon by DarnFineShot or DarnFineOptics or something like that. The DarkLordofOptics Russian guy likes them a lot at that price. I would also look at the Tract Toric models….I have the 4-20x, but too new to say...
Kind of like Leupold, but with Vortex they fix your problem. I have broke 1 of 5. They replaced it with something better. It does say something about their profit margin that you always get a better one after warranty.
That said, I sent a Burris XTR back twice to get a flake removed. They got...
That really is my point. When most folks get started talking and applying defensive handguns, I find we get a large competent caliber and practice putting rounds on target. We get really good at shooting 6 44mag rounds into a 4”-6” group..
Then we take a class, have an actual experience or...
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I can tell you that I have one of these and it is a truly excellent hunting rifle stock. The cheekpiece puts my eye perfectly inline behind my 3-15x44 Vortex. Very similar feel as a M70 wood stock.
Are you hunting or hiking, I’m in griz country a lot in MT. If I’m hunting, I have my rifle.
If hiking, I would most likely carry a 357 mag. Based on my experience sketchy human is much more likely than angry griz. I think I can get more rounds down range with a 357 than a 44 mag. I’d rather...
There are no primers and powder is harder that hell to acquire! So, take time and collect the ”right stuff”. Like…..
Dry tumbler or ultrasonic
Sinclair CBTD and CBTO tools
Basic digital calipers
Basic micrometer
MEC Marksman
Redding or Forster Die sets
shellholders
case trimmer….I like...
I’ve decided this one has to go. The current rifles all have optics. No reason to hold on to a spare.
WTS: (OH) Athlon Optics Ares BTR Gen 2 Scope -$500 shipped insured to the lower 48
2.5-15x50
APLR3 FFP illuminated reticle LINK
Side parallax knob
Warranty from their website “Lifetime...
Wow! Sorry to hear that. I had similar…hope you do bette than I did.
Covid restrictions killed my 2020 mule deer MT hunt. Then I got covid right before Thanksgiving. Spent 1 week in the hospital and a couple months in a chair with oxygen healing up. Every day was awful. Then I got back to work...
Let me give some practical advice based on a non-Uber elite hunters actual shooting.
i have a 300 Sherman that I have shot over my Labradar. It shoots 3050 fps.
i shoot Berger eh 180 gr. Berger says the G7 is 0.295.
Im pretty sure of my 100 yd zero.
To get my Kestrel to match dope, I have to...
I have used BOA in my work shoes/boots for about 5 years or so…..always Redwings.
It is great to be able to wear shoes loose through as tight as I can imagine! Easily repaired when damaged….although this has been rare in the last couple pair.