Scope for learning Mils

[Rhettster433]

I am looking to get a mils scope for my 243win. I have only had one ffp scope and it has an moa bdc type reticle. I am not a huge fan of a tree type reticle but also have never used one to really know. I plan to use this scope for target practice mainly but the rifle is my main hunting rig also. Budget is 500-600. I really like the look of the Steiner h6xi 3-18 str mil despite being a tree reticle. Only the cross illuminated would help me i think. I have also looked at the new s2h scope but cant swing that much right now. Just got married and am in the middle of a reno job. The 3-15 or 3-18 range is preferred. Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[Matt5266]

SWFA

 

[nm.otter]

SWFA 6x MQ Gen2 -- if you're patient. Inexpensive, will make you a better shooter, and you can easily resell it (quite possibly at no loss) in a year or two.

 

[MT762]

SWFA. Buy a 3-15, a 3-9, or a 10X fixed (cheapest option). Those are all commonly available here or on Ebay. I don't think they expected to sell 6X fixed scopes but that one sort of took off so it might take you a while to find one.

If you're shooting a 243 and looking to learn a 3-9 will be fine. I've personally killed a number of animals at 600 yards with 10x scopes... and so have tons of other people on here. Shooting steel, 10x gets you to 1000 yards just fine. The 3-9 SWFA will do everything you need. Or save a little more money up and get a 3-15. Or spend less and get a fixed 10x.

I've currently got 3-9 SWFAs on 4 rifles and I'm not really on a budget. They are light and they track and the reticles are useful in dim conditions.