Reliable scope - Boys first rifle.

ZackP

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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.
 
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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!
 

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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
 
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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.
 
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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?
 

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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.
 

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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.
 
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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
 

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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”.
 
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