Need new optic for new stick

[Kuda427]

Ok
On a budget...lol
Roughly $1k to spend

Need a go between for 2 of my rigs
1 is a JP DMR 223 with an 18"
The other is a Tikka UPR in 6.5 cm
Plan on doing a 1 piece mount,
Looking to do an optic 3-18 ish?
I have an Athlon etr on my Tikka Ace and I really like it....


So,like I said,need a budget type optic
For 2025 what's the best bang for my buck?

 

[OlderGobbler]

On this site, you're only going to get one answer....Maven RS1.2

 

[Snowhunter11]

On this site, you're only going to get one answer....Maven RS1.2

That’s not true..

Swfa 3-15 and trijicon 3-18 also fit the bill. Do some reading on scope evaluations and it will open your mind to what you really want and or need. In saying that the Maven 2.5-15 is an excellent scope for hunting. My 2c

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Ok
On a budget...lol
Roughly $1k to spend

Need a go between for 2 of my rigs
1 is a JP DMR 223 with an 18"
The other is a Tikka UPR in 6.5 cm
Plan on doing a 1 piece mount,
Looking to do an optic 3-18 ish?
I have an Athlon etr on my Tikka Ace and I really like it....


So,like I said,need a budget type optic
For 2025 what's the best bang for my buck?

SWFA 3-15 is the budget option. If you want to spend more money, go for a Trijicon.


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[Kuda427]

What is the tube diameter on the Maven?

 

[OlderGobbler]

30mm

RS1.2 - 2.5-15x44 FFP

Buy Maven Outdoor Equipment Company RS1.2 Riflescopes. Our RS Series Riflescopes stack up with the most celebrated and expensive scopes in the world…bar none.

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[Kuda427]

I took the Maven advice
But ...went big
RS.4 gotta good deal I think here on the boards

 

[sndmn11]

I took the Maven advice
But ...went big
RS.4 gotta good deal I think here on the boards

What made you choose the RS4?

 

[Kuda427]

I got a new NF 2.5-20 yesterday,so that completed my med range ,so...ive got the 6.5 prc Tkka ace that needed a better long range optic,
Price was a factor too!
Good deal used

Im optic poor now!

 

[sndmn11]

I got a new NF 2.5-20 yesterday,so that completed my med range ,so...ive got the 6.5 prc Tkka ace that needed a better long range optic,
Price was a factor too!
Good deal used

Im optic poor now!

I assume this was an answer to my question.

If you see anything wonky downrange with the rifle the RS4 is on, pull it and put that Nightforce on to diagnose.

 

[Kuda427]

Really I was just trying to complete my rifles
I was just gonna get 1 scope for 1 rifle
But...didn't go as planned

Ive got a serious JP custom built dmr I wanted the med range optic for,soI bought the NF new on a killer deal from camraland...couldn't pass it up..$1600 brand new

Then after researching the Maven ,the RS.4 popped up here on the classifieds for a really good deal,and I had just sold my Athlon ETR

And so....I should be Done for a while

I appreciate the feedback
I believe the Maven will be sweet on the Tikka Ace