newbie needs advise on choosing a riflescope

[Stu_H]

Hi, all,
My name is Stuart. i recently came across this website. My nephew just got a Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT chambered in 280AI. he needs a scope for this rifle and i would like to help him. He hunts in B.C near Squamish/Pemberton/Lillioet/ and the Interior around. Kamloops and to 100 mile house. He hunts in rugged terrain. i would like to get him a scope that is robust and will take the terrain movement. Since it is a lightweight rifle i was thinking of Hawkins featherweight mounts. is this a good idea. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

stu

 

[ColoradoCarp]

Look at the Nightforce NX8 line, though not super light weight scope, very good and durable scope.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

for durable scopes, the list is basically SWFA (perpetual backorder), trijicon, nightforce, Maven RS1.2, then S&B. picatinny rails bonded onto the action, and a quality picatinny ring are typically the most robust mounting setup. helpful links:

Rifle Scope Field Evaluations

rokslide.com

Scope mounting to maintain zero

After multiple requests for an explanation of how to mount a scope in order to have the lowest possibility of loss of zero, a discussion of a scope mounting video, and the latest thread about scope bases and action screw coming loose, I took some pics of what I do with a rifle when I get it and...

rokslide.com

Bonding a picatinny rail to an action

I’ve been asked a bunch on how to bond or glue a rail to an action. I had one today to do, so… This is a Tikka T3x and Leupold Backcountry Rail. The has a lip around the edge of it, it’s not flat with the action. So you lose all friction that would come when the rail and action are mated...

rokslide.com

 

[pirogue]

Guess you can tell right away, “light” and “durable” are hard to find adjectives for the same scope.

 

[aussiehunter]

If he wants Euro glass this is what i would look at.... Big fan of Zeiss in rifle scopes and use V8 and V6.

Zeiss V6 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x50
Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x50
Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x44
Kahles Helia 2.4-12x56
Docter V6 2.5-15x56

If money is not an issue Zeiss v8 2.8-20x56 or Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56 , 3.5-28x50 - these are not lightest out there but are ducks nuts.

You also have SCHMIDT & BENDER EXOS 3-21X50 , SCHMIDT & BENDER STRATOS 2.5-13X56.

If on a budget Zeiss V4 , Meopta Optika 6 , Minox 3-15x56 , Docter Sport 4.5-14x40, GPO Spectra 5x 3-15x56i.

 

[Stu_H]

thank you both for your personal knowledge. lots to look up. i look forward to it. i am sure i will have other questions.

Guess you can tell right away, “light” and “durable” are hard to find adjectives for the same scope.

yup, next step is to compare prices it seems

 

[Snowhunter11]

What is he willing to spend?

Warne mountain tech rail and rings
Scope.. TBD

 

[Stu_H]

If he wants Euro glass this is what i would look at.... Big fan of Zeiss in rifle scopes and use V8 and V6.

Zeiss V6 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x50
Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x50
Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x44
Kahles Helia 2.4-12x56
Docter V6 2.5-15x56

If money is not an issue Zeiss v8 2.8-20x56 or Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56 , 3.5-28x50 - these are not lightest out there but are ducks nuts.

You also have SCHMIDT & BENDER EXOS 3-21X50 , SCHMIDT & BENDER STRATOS 2.5-13X56.

If on a budget Zeiss V4 , Meopta Optika 6 , Minox 3-15x56 , Docter Sport 4.5-14x40, GPO Spectra 5x 3-15x56i.

lots of products to check reviews on, thank you for your time

What is he willing to spend?

Warne mountain tech rail and rings
Scope..

What is he willing to spend?

Warne mountain tech rail and rings
Scope.. TBD

he has a tract toric scope and picatinny rail and horizontal split rings i have no idea the brand though. he wants to upgrade without adding a lot of weight. hope that makes sense.

 

[Mountainrancher]

lots of products to check reviews on, thank you for your time


he has a tract toric scope and picatinny rail and horizontal split rings i have no idea the brand though. he wants to upgrade without adding a lot of weight. hope that makes sense.

Does he want to dial? If yes then this

TM1844-C-3000002 | Trijicon®

Trijicon® products are known for offering legendary reliability, absolute accuracy and industry-leading technology to shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military and its allies.

www.trijicon.com

Or this

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.

mavenbuilt.com

If he doesn’t want to use the elevation dial
This

SHV - 3-10x42mm - Nightforce Optics

The SHV™ 3-10x42 riflescope is a perfect choice for those wanting value in a small package. The 3-10x magnification range and 42mm objective provide for a practical solution to a wide range of applications from target shooting to big game and varmint hunting.

www.nightforceoptics.com

Or this

https://www.trijicon.com/products/details/cr940-c-2900040

 

[Stu_H]

can't get that model tenmile in Canada that i have seen advertized. leaning towards the rs1.2 2.5-15 x 44 bundle. is the schmidt and bender meta riflescope 3-18 x 42 that much better that it justifies the difference in price?