Reliable scope - Boys first rifle.

[ZackP]

Hey fellas,

Figured it was best to post this here. As far as I have read through the evals, looks like the only budget option for my boys first rifle is a Burris FF E1?

Picked him up a Savage Model 10 in 308 on clearance at a local shop. Don’t want to go overboard with it, as it his for him. He will not be dialing, but it is something I wouldn’t mind throwing on his .22LR after the season for him to practice his math with.

Any other recommendations in this price range? I thought about an EPL4 Arken, but not interested if they don’t hold.

Step it up to a Maven CRS.1? I worry about eye relief for him on this scope.

Let me know your thoughts, thanks!

PS - Yes he has experiencing shooting, this is just all for him.

 

[CBB1]

Trijicon Huron would be a great low cost option.


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[bojangles808]

Fixed 6x or 10 swfa

 

[Hnthrdr]

Fixed 6x or 10 swfa

Fixed 6 seems like a ghost these days

 

[Hnthrdr]

Trijicon credo 3-9 would serve him well

 

[ZackP]

10X was too hard for my wife to get behind, I can’t imagine a 10 year old lol.

I would love a 6X, but they are indeed a ghost and overpriced secondhand. Even MOA versions, which would be fine.

Credo’s are also hard to come by, I haven’t been able to source a 3/9 anywhere!

 

[Hnthrdr]

10X was too hard for my wife to get behind, I can’t imagine a 10 year old lol.

I would love a 6X, but they are indeed a ghost and overpriced secondhand. Even MOA versions, which would be fine.

Credo’s are also hard to come by, I haven’t been able to source a 3/9 anywhere!

Check Eurooptic.com they have them in stock 550, they are a fantastic company to deal with

 

[ZackP]

Check Eurooptic.com they have them in stock 550, they are a fantastic company to deal with

I’ll look into that, still a bit more than I would like to spend on his for now. I have a couple other things to round up for him.

 

[Hnthrdr]

I’ll look into that, still a bit more than I would like to spend on his for now. I have a couple other things to round up for him.

For sure, they have ascent and Huron models for 350 I think there

 

[CBB1]

Trijicon Huron 3-9x40 BDC Hunter Holds, 1 in., Satin Black Riflescope 2700006

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[Formidilosus]

I’ll look into that, still a bit more than I would like to spend on his for now. I have a couple other things to round up for him.

The Trijicon Hurons but with the duplex or German #4 is the least of expensive scope I would choose.

 

[S-3 ranch]

I’m a Burris 4-14x50 full field E1 fan , no dialing, and a decent amount of x for pronghorn hunting & under $200

 

[ZackP]

The Trijicon Hurons but with the duplex or German #4 is the least of expensive scope I would choose.

I may just skip MOA entirely and start him on MIL to avoid any future confusion. Smart kid, so he’ll pick it up quick.

Looking into locating a Credo. Recommendations for cheaper 1” rings?

 

[Macintosh]

Credo is a good scope, I have two, but be careful with it on that rifle. The 3 to 9 Credo has a fixed throw lever that will interfere with the bolt knob on a rifle with a 90° bolt throw. Huron with a duplex or mil dot might be a better choice on that rifle. I had to hacksaw the throw lever off one of mine for it to work on a bolt rifle with a 90° throw.

 

[SloppyJ]

I put a credo 3x9 on my son's .223 and it's perfect.

 

[Castmaster]

Looking into locating a Credo. Recommendations for cheaper 1” rings?

What are you looking to spend roughly?

 

[SloppyJ]

Warne mountain techs are the best bang for the buck. I'm still testing my ARC rings but they have a unique system but are a little pricier. The UM premier rings should be in there too. I like my Tikka rings from them.

 

[ericacymcdonald]

Trijicon claims that the Huron has the same internals and glass as the credo. That deal posted above at eurooptic is going to be impossible to beat. I bought it a few months ago for the wife's new to her rifle and we have shot with it a few times including this morning and it is wonderful

 

[ScreamingPotato]

There's a great price on a 3-12 Huron in the classifieds. Buy it so I don't have to keep fighting with my self control.

 

[Castmaster]

Warne mountain techs are the best bang for the buck. I'm still testing my ARC rings but they have a unique system but are a little pricier. The UM premier rings should be in there too. I like my Tikka rings from them.

The UM premiers would be out of the question since they don’t offer them in 1”.