Need a Scope Before October—What Would You Choose?

[UncleNommies]

Looking for some help deciding on an optic for my 7mm Backcountry I just put together.

This rifle's primary purpose is hunting eastern whitetail in the mountains (max ~200 yards). I also want the capability to take it out West and confidently stretch things out for extended range shots if the situation calls for it. Ive looked through the Quick Reference .pdf for Drop Test Results and almost settled on the Maven RS1.2 2.5x15x44, but see it's gone up in price and appears to be recommended less on here due to that increase. I don't think I like the reticle on the SWFA 3-9, but I've never looked through one. If I didnt need this mounted on my rifle and sighted in before Oct. 18, I would hold out for the S2H ZeroTech.

My priorities are:
• I need the scope in hand before October.
• Reliable, repeatable tracking, holds zero.
• High-quality glass.
• The lighter, the better.
• Durability (it'll see rough mountain use)

In all honesty, I am illiterate when it comes to optics. I have no preference or choice, I just want it to be robust and survive the abuse I put my equipment through. The "most expensive" scope I own is an Arken EPL-4. I bought it for a .308 because it was on sale, but I actually like it. I would definitely like a quality scope on this rifle, my budget is flexible if the scope truly earns it.

If you had one scope to buy, what would it be? or buy a less expensive scope and get in line with the S2H?

 

[Yaremkiv]

Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44 Mil Reticle. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Nick4050]

If you're primarily going to be 200 yards and in, I'd go with a nightforce SHV 3-10. It checks the durability box, is (somewhat) lightweight, and if you ever need to extend your range further 10x is plenty for 95% of hunting applications. You'll have to find one secondhand because they're discontinued, but they can be found in the 7-800 dollar range.

 

[MuleyFever]

Trijicon Credo is also a great scope.

 

[Maverick1]

Tasco has to be at the very top of the list, followed closely by Bushnell and Simmons. Don’t rule out Barska, BSA, or Centerpoint though.

 

[Bfoster16]

Nightforce NX8 is an awesome scope. Definitely hard to beat.

 

[UncleNommies]

Tasco has to be at the very top of the list, followed closely by Bushnell and Simmons. Don’t rule out Barska, BSA, or Centerpoint though.

Im not that illiterate

 

[UncleNommies]

If you're primarily going to be 200 yards and in, I'd go with a nightforce SHV 3-10. It checks the durability box, is (somewhat) lightweight, and if you ever need to extend your range further 10x is plenty for 95% of hunting applications. You'll have to find one secondhand because they're discontinued, but they can be found in the 7-800 dollar range.

I appreciate that man, I'll do some research on it!

 

[UncleNommies]

Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44 Mil Reticle. You won't be disappointed.

Id be lying if I said I haven't been looking into Trijicon already! Thank you for the input!

 

[UncleNommies]

Trijicon Credo is also a great scope.

Thank you for the recommendation! I have briefly looked into the Credo and Tenmile after reading countless posts. I need to check them out in person somewhere!

 

[ADKHTR]

I’ll be buying a NX6 2-12 2nd FP with 4Ai reticle for the same purpose once they’re available and prices come off MSRP, a demo model or something…

 

[arrow179]

What’s your budget?

 

[UncleNommies]

Nightforce NX8 is an awesome scope. Definitely hard to beat.

I just quickly looked it up on Eurooptics and that's awesome, 2.5-20 zoom with a 50mm objective lens.

 

[UncleNommies]

What’s your budget?

Id say $1800 and less, but if I can get a quality scope and spend less, that's more monies for a suppressor!

 

[arrow179]

S&B Klassik with their lighted dot reticle. For 200 yards and in you really are just point and shoot. Not much guessing or needing to dial.

 

[UncleNommies]

I’ll be buying a NX6 2-12 2nd FP with 4Ai reticle for the same purpose once they’re available and prices come off MSRP, a demo model or something…

That looks like a solid choice, i really like the fact it's 23oz!

 

[mattmann]

I have bought many NX8’s from this forum 2nd hand for that price range or less. They are incredible.


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[Speaks]

Swfa is my default for most things. I like my mavins but not at current prices.

 

[UncleNommies]

S&B Klassik with their lighted dot reticle. For 200 yards and in you really are just point and shoot. Not much guessing or needing to dial.

I will most certainly check them out more in depth. I like that they offer a 2.5-10x56. Low magnification and a large objective lens should definitely help in the low light timber situations I find myself in sometimes.