.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

[Castle Rock]

I prefer the 10 over the six

 

[jadkins223]

I used one on my 22 cm this year. Didn’t have any issues. I did notice the closer shots I had to adjust focus but it wasn’t a big deal. I wouldn’t hesitate picking up another 10X. Killed deer at 135, 206 and 625 yards. I didn’t need to refocus for any of those but shot a few varmits as close as 30 yards and that’s when refocus was needed.


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Well heck that makes my life a lot easier. I should have started here before searching the last 2 days lol. Thanks !


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[Juan_ID]

I kept forgetting to post this but was reminded when I saw the link to the black hills above. Pretty decent price I think, would buy some but have a couple other things taking priority at the moment.

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Also shot a couple 10 rounds groups today, 77 handload on top and black hills 77 tmk on bottom. Shot from a suppressed 16.5” t3x. Haven’t chrono’d the black hills but handloads are going about 2720. I do wish the price per round was closer then I’d just shoot the black hills and be done with it.

 

[jadkins223]

I prefer the 10 over the six

Great to know. Thanks for that. 10 it is!


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[PNWGATOR]

The 10x is a compromise over the 6x. Period.

Justify it all you want, it’s not even close in terms of functionality.

 

[Nomosendero]

I would have to agree, esp. in my area where most shots are close but sometimes I shoot at a distance.
Has to be a variable for me, sinful as that might be!

 

[PixelHunter]

I promised my wife that I will not buy another firearm last year and I kept my promise like a champ.
It's 2024 now and to my luck, Bass Pro has a promo on the TX3 Lite D-18. Additionally, Beretta is running a rebate on the T3X so as of 10 min ago, I can finally say that I'm joining the rockslide special team. Can't wait to pick it up.

 

[houser52]

I have 2 of the 10X SS MQ. I tried a 6X but the reticle looked too fine and traded it for another 10X. The 10X reticle looks much larger to me than the 6X and I can see it a lot better.

Killed an 8pt. buck and a doe this year with different rifles both wearing the 10X but shots were at 220 yds. and 300 yds.

 

[Juan_ID]

I promised my wife that I will not buy another firearm last year and I kept my promise like a champ.
It's 2024 now and to my luck, Bass Pro has a promo on the TX3 Lite D-18. Additionally, Beretta is running a rebate on the T3X so as of 10 min ago, I can finally say that I'm joining the rockslide special team. Can't wait to pick it up.

I hope I’m wrong but didn’t that rebate expire yesterday?

 

[MEdude]

Simple thought to me.
I run a 2.5 - 10X scope. If I had to go with one setting and never touch it again, it would not be 10X but would likely be around the 6X zone. Typical deer range for me 50-275…
I’m no master of knowledge, so take it for what it’s worth…

 

[PixelHunter]

I hope I’m wrong but didn’t that rebate expire yesterday?

According to the form, it expires 1/31/2024

 

[Juan_ID]

According to the form, it expires 1/31/2024

I was looking to buy one through eurooptic and on there it says it needs to be purchased by December 31, but the form does say it needs to be purchased by January 31 2024. Apologies! I may need to try and buy another now… That is a $75 savings after all.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

I promised my wife that I will not buy another firearm last year and I kept my promise like a champ.
It's 2024 now and to my luck, Bass Pro has a promo on the TX3 Lite D-18. Additionally, Beretta is running a rebate on the T3X so as of 10 min ago, I can finally say that I'm joining the rockslide special team. Can't wait to pick it up.

That's a great value.
$949 ($400 off retail) less $75 rebate is $874, but you've got a fluted and threaded barrel, oversized bolt knob, and cerakote. In .243 at least, the Eurooptic cart price is either $699 (blue) or $799 (stainless), and after rebate you can't upgrade bolt knob, threading, etc... for $874 total.

 

[swavescatter]

Threading a barrel is under $200 and you can easily upgrade the bolts for around $50.

Not a terrible deal though if you like the D18's.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Threading a barrel is under $200 and you can easily upgrade the bolts for around $50.

Not a terrible deal though if you like the D18's.

The D-18 has more than threading and a bolt handle.

The cart price for the blued .223 is $699 from Eurooptic. Less $75 rebate you're looking at $624.

D-18 add-ons:
$150 to thread (estimated)
$70 oversized bolt handle (DIY estimate at $50 plus tax and shipping)
$100 to flute
$150 muzzle brake
$125 cerakote
$595

$624+$595= $1,219

So $874 for the D-18 after rebate is a damn good deal to most I think. The .243 is 1:8 twist as well.

EDIT: also comes with a fluted bolt, so probably another $100 or so in savings over the standard blued model on sale at Europtic.

 

[ianpadron]

I’m in the market for a SWFA fixed 6X if anyone has one to sell. My mid/low tier sig isn’t cutting it


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I have multiples of both.

FOV and eye box of 6x are truly as good as it gets. Was pounding rocks out to 518 yds this past week with zero need for more mag, spotting my own shots with eaas.

The 10s are more finicky in terms of eye box but still better than average. They become a better tool past 400 yds or so to my eyes.

Seems to be a relatively universal train of thought that if bulk of your shots are 0-400, get the 6x...majority are longer, get the 10. That is my sentiment as well.

One thing to note is that if I was planning on doing minimal to no still hunting, the 10x would be my choice as I find the reticle subtensions easier to see and even if a short shot presented itself, if you've practiced shouldering your rifle with speed it really isn't much of a hindrance at all. Assuming you'll be running a light recoiling rig, spotting shots at 100 is a breeze with the 10x.


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[jadkins223]

I have multiples of both.

FOV and eye box of 6x are truly as good as it gets. Was pounding rocks out to 518 yds this past week with zero need for more mag, spotting my own shots with eaas.

The 10s are more finicky in terms of eye box but still better than average. They become a better tool past 400 yds or so to my eyes.

Seems to be a relatively universal train of thought that if bulk of your shots are 0-400, get the 6x...majority are longer, get the 10. That is my sentiment as well.

One thing to note is that if I was planning on doing minimal to no still hunting, the 10x would be my choice as I find the reticle subtensions easier to see and even if a short shot presented itself, if you've practiced shouldering your rifle with speed it really isn't much of a hindrance at all. Assuming you'll be running a light recoiling rig, spotting shots at 100 is a breeze with the 10x.


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Definitely makes me wanna hold out for the 6x. 450-500 is my max 1800 fps with my setup anyway


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[ianpadron]

Definitely makes me wanna hold out for the 6x. 450-500 is my max 1800 fps with my setup anyway


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I've scooped 2 in the past month for below new price. Keep an eye on here, EBay, and Snipers Hide. If 500 is your max the 6x is absolutely the better tool.

 

[roosiebull]

Has anyone here tried to nose ring a 77gr smk and shoot an animal with it? Seems like it would upset more consistently?

Just curious since there are so many cheap/accurate options with the 77gr smk, is it as simple as buying a nose ring tool and getting good and consistent performance on critters?

 

[jadkins223]

I've scooped 2 in the past month for below new price. Keep an eye on here, EBay, and Snipers Hide. If 500 is your max the 6x is absolutely the better tool.

Okay I’ll keep an eye out man. Do you mind me asking what you paid ?


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