UncleNommies
Lil-Rokslider
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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?
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?
