FNG from Greater Denver

[dcmsideshow]

Hi All. Checking in from just outside of Denver (Arvada).

I'm a noob to the forum and a noob to shooting in general. Last time I shot was about a decade ago, and before that, it was just shooting a .22 at boy scout camp.

So I'm wide open to advice.

I would like to hunt elk. Have my eye on a Tikka T3X Lite Stainless, in a lefty version since I'm a southpaw.

I'm totally overwhelmed by how much a good scope costs! If anyone has a recommendation for a good scope that isn't crazy expensive, I'm all ears.

 

[Lou (Louis)]

Welcome to the Rok!

 

[Jenrya219]

Welcome!

 

[eddielasvegas]

As the self-appointed chairman of the welcoming committee, it is my privilege to extend a laurel, and hearty handshake (virtual, of course) to our new CO member.


Eddie

 

[nw nm hunter]

Hi All. Checking in from just outside of Denver (Arvada).

I'm a noob to the forum and a noob to shooting in general. Last time I shot was about a decade ago, and before that, it was just shooting a .22 at boy scout camp.

So I'm wide open to advice.

I would like to hunt elk. Have my eye on a Tikka T3X Lite Stainless, in a lefty version since I'm a southpaw.

I'm totally overwhelmed by how much a good scope costs! If anyone has a recommendation for a good scope that isn't crazy expensive, I'm all ears.

You will get the itch and enough will never be enough lol. Arken EPL4 is a good starting scope for the money if you want turrets etc to learn on. I also like the vortex venom for the price. My favorite midrange through is the athlon midas tac gen2

 

[dcmsideshow]

Right on, thanks for the recommendations!

 

[Hnthrdr]

Howdy fellow west sider, I was raised in A-town live in golden now. Just read some threads, soak it all in. There are a lot of decent options under 500 bucks for a solid hunting scope. Don’t think that spending money equals success, it doesn’t. You can get outfitted for relatively cheap and kill stuff with inexpensive solid gear that just works. Fitness and determination are far more valuable than just fancy gear