I kinda hate my scope...

[Jpsmith1]

A few years back, i decided to build my "dream rifle" without laying out massive dollars like some of y'all do. If I shoot one deer a year, I count myself pretty lucky.

So, I lurked Gunbroker for months and found a lefty Rem 700 in 7 Mag. Popped a Triggertech in and started the search for a scope...

I don't want some wanna-be sniper scope. I'm not gonna be shooting past 500 and I'm worried about turrets getting twisted while I'm moving. I wanted good optics, well, BETTER optics. I didn't have Swaro budget and I really still don't.

I settled on the Burris Veracity MAD scope in 3-15

Veracity™ 3-15x50mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

and I simply hate this optic. The FFP reticle can just crawl in a hole and die. The focus is awkward and I just can't get comfortable with it.

Is there a SFP scope with a fairly basic reticle, no giant 'Christmas tree" looking thing, no giant exposed knobs, either covered knobs or ones that lock securely that costs less than a grand?

30mm tube would be awesome but new rings are whatever in terms of cost.

 

[fisherman983]

Maven 1.2 might be right up your alley. But just a hair past your budget.

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[Jpsmith1]

Maven 1.2 might be right up your alley. But just a hair past your budget.

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I was a little skeptical of Maven when I was scope shopping. Had my hands on one of their rangefinder and their binos and I might reconsider.

Sell the Burris and that CRS1 looks EXACTLY what I want. A BASIC scope of reasonable quality.

 

[Ucsdryder]

Maven 1.2 might be right up your alley. But just a hair past your budget.

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That’s a FFP.

Check out the razor LHT.

Lightweight
Good reticle
Great glass
Illuminated

 

[fisherman983]

That’s a FFP.

Check out the razor LHT.

Lightweight
Good reticle
Great glass
Illuminated

I have the lht and can confirm it's a good scope, very light. Reticle is good. My only gripe is the mag knob is very very difficult to turn.

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[z987k]

A few years back, i decided to build my "dream rifle" without laying out massive dollars like some of y'all do. If I shoot one deer a year, I count myself pretty lucky.

So, I lurked Gunbroker for months and found a lefty Rem 700 in 7 Mag. Popped a Triggertech in and started the search for a scope...

I don't want some wanna-be sniper scope. I'm not gonna be shooting past 500 and I'm worried about turrets getting twisted while I'm moving. I wanted good optics, well, BETTER optics. I didn't have Swaro budget and I really still don't.

I settled on the Burris Veracity MAD scope in 3-15

Veracity™ 3-15x50mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

and I simply hate this optic. The FFP reticle can just crawl in a hole and die. The focus is awkward and I just can't get comfortable with it.

Is there a SFP scope with a fairly basic reticle, no giant 'Christmas tree" looking thing, no giant exposed knobs, either covered knobs or ones that lock securely that costs less than a grand?

30mm tube would be awesome but new rings are whatever in terms of cost.

Trijicon accupoint. Either 3-9 or 3-12.
Or the credo hx 2.5-15.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

There are several SFP accupoints and credos that check those boxes

 

[kkp005]

Here ya go

Nightforce SHV 3-10x42mm .250 MOA Illuminated Forceplex Riflescope C611

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www.eurooptic.com

 

[Bluumoon]

I have a NXS 5.5-22 in SFP Mil/Mil that I need to list, maybe a larger scope than you are looking for, simple reticle, bomb proof scope. Pretty much mint, I’ve transitioned to FFP scopes.

 

[TaperPin]

I’m not sure what bullet you’re shooting, but for a 7 mag and 160 gr Acccubonds a simple holdover reticle sounds interesting. Maven 2.5x10 SHR reticle has tics at 5 MOA and 10 MOA. I zero at 300, so that puts 400 yard hold halfway between center and first tic, and 500 yards is dead on the 5 MOA tic. Even 600 yards is conveniently halfway between 5 MOA and 10 MOA tics. Simple. 12 oz.

 

[prm]

You described a Nightforce SHV 3-10x42mm SFP - Forceplex Illuminated Center

Product Description

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[El_bosque]

The swaro z3’s are pretty sweet, simple and afordable.

 

[Lando]

Trijicon Huron, Ascent or Credo for what you describe, and it will hold zero, unlike any Swaro, Vortex, Leupold etc.

Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x42 SFP w/ Red MRAD Center Dot, 30mm, Matte Black Riflescope 2900034

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Trijicon Credo 3-9x40 SFP w/ Green MIL-Square, 1 in., Matte Black Riflescope 2900042

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Trijicon Ascent 3-12x40 BDC Target Holds, 30mm, Matte Black Riflescope 2800002

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Trijicon Huron 3-12x40 BDC Hunter Holds, 30mm, Satin Black Riflescope 2700003

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[wyosam]

Credo 3-9. A variety of reticles to choose from, and a very solid basic hunting scope.


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[Nicaburns]

Given your criteria, I’d do the Trijicon Ascent 3-12x40. I’ve got one on a 6.5 Grendel and it’s a stellar scope for the money!

 

[juju]

It's a good thing you don't hate the rifle. I'm not sure there's anything harder to resell than a LH 7mm mag. Solid all-around choice anyhow. Trijicon, Zeiss and Meopta have models which would suit. Just watch out for the models that have narrow FOV.

 

[barrister]

I have a Trijicon Accupoint for sale in the Optics classified. I think it might be exactly what you are looking for with a solid, basic scope. Covered turrets of modest proportions. It’s in like new condition and very lightly used. PM me if you are interested.

 

[Jpsmith1]

It's a good thing you don't hate the rifle. I'm not sure there's anything harder to resell than a LH 7mm mag. Solid all-around choice anyhow. Trijicon, Zeiss and Meopta have models which would suit. Just watch out for the models that have narrow FOV.

I mean, moving most any lefty rifle is gonna be a challenge, right? Half of the lefties I talk to just shoot a right hand gun like I did for decades. I ran into a lefty with a lefty rifle in the woods one day and asked to handle the rifle. Right then, I knew I needed one. A 7Mag seemed like a good "all around choice. It's way too much for tight woods whitetail but I want to hunt the west so I'd rather too much here than too little on the hunt of a lifetime.

I've got a son who is a lefty, too and a pair of 700s, one for each son, so I'll be mouldering bones long before moving that rifle is a problem.

I gotta get off my a$$ and pop that scope loose and see about moving it to free up some budget for a new piece of glass.

 

[WyoWild]

I've got a lightly used Trijicon Credo 3-9x40 with the Mil-Square reticle and green illumination in the classifieds for $480 OBO

 

[Thinkingman]

I strongly advise against FFP scopes on hunting rifles for this very reason.
The reticles on FFP are for dialing against a contrasting background.
For my eyes, a bold SFP reticle is much better for hunting.