Q_Sertorius
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I’m interested in purchasing a new scope for hunting from 0-300 yards in mature Eastern hardwood forests, rhododendron thickets, dwarf birches, and other potentially thick terrain. Think the kind of terrain where elk or large deer might bed down.
My first requirement is rugged and dependable. A scope that reliably tracks and repeats is essential.
My second requirement is a good, simple reticle. Something great for quick, close range offhand shots is essential. It would be nice, but not essential, to have references for 200 and 300 yard holdovers. The bullet’s expected trajectory is similar to a 140-grain 6.5 CM.
My third requirement is excellent light-gathering for first light and last light shots in the woods or dark timber shots. I’m leaning towards a 50-56mm objective.
My fourth requirement is to weigh 16-24 ounces (I am trying to get the ~7.5# rifle to weigh close to 10 pounds, without going over. I expect the suppressor to weigh ~16.3 ounces).
My fifth requirement is a low end magnification of 1-3x and 6-10x at the top end. A 2-8x would be great. A 1-6x is another option. I’ve also thought about just getting another SWFA fixed 6x scope or using a 3-9x40 until I find the perfect option. I tried a older, quality, fixed 4x for this and it didn’t work.
Quick dialing is not a requirement, but a nice to have.
Illumination is a plus, but not a hard requirement. If illuminated, I prefer tritium/fiberoptic to batteries.
I prefer mils, but this is not a hard requirement.
Budget is a flexible $750. I have discounts available, so this is not MSRP. I can get a Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-10x-56, Nightforce SHV 3-10x42, or SWFA 3-15x42 within this budget.
The front runners are currently the TR22R and the TR22-2G.
www.trijicon.com
None of these options is perfect.
Am I missing some other option?
Finally, where I really need help is with pictures or video of what I can actually see through these scopes in various lighting under field conditions. I haven’t found that yet. My LGS’s don’t have a great selection of scopes, so going over there to look through the different options and compare them isn’t a real possibility.
My first requirement is rugged and dependable. A scope that reliably tracks and repeats is essential.
My second requirement is a good, simple reticle. Something great for quick, close range offhand shots is essential. It would be nice, but not essential, to have references for 200 and 300 yard holdovers. The bullet’s expected trajectory is similar to a 140-grain 6.5 CM.
My third requirement is excellent light-gathering for first light and last light shots in the woods or dark timber shots. I’m leaning towards a 50-56mm objective.
My fourth requirement is to weigh 16-24 ounces (I am trying to get the ~7.5# rifle to weigh close to 10 pounds, without going over. I expect the suppressor to weigh ~16.3 ounces).
My fifth requirement is a low end magnification of 1-3x and 6-10x at the top end. A 2-8x would be great. A 1-6x is another option. I’ve also thought about just getting another SWFA fixed 6x scope or using a 3-9x40 until I find the perfect option. I tried a older, quality, fixed 4x for this and it didn’t work.
Quick dialing is not a requirement, but a nice to have.
Illumination is a plus, but not a hard requirement. If illuminated, I prefer tritium/fiberoptic to batteries.
I prefer mils, but this is not a hard requirement.
Budget is a flexible $750. I have discounts available, so this is not MSRP. I can get a Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-10x-56, Nightforce SHV 3-10x42, or SWFA 3-15x42 within this budget.
The front runners are currently the TR22R and the TR22-2G.
Trijicon AccuPoint® 2.5-10x56 Rifle Scope | Trijicon®
Gather more light when there’s less of it with the Trijicon® 2.5-10x56. This rifle scope provides an innovative aiming solution without batteries, making it an ideal hunting optic.
www.trijicon.com
None of these options is perfect.
Am I missing some other option?
Finally, where I really need help is with pictures or video of what I can actually see through these scopes in various lighting under field conditions. I haven’t found that yet. My LGS’s don’t have a great selection of scopes, so going over there to look through the different options and compare them isn’t a real possibility.
