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USO hasn't been tested. the best discounts on drop tested scopes are for NF, triji, and bushnell
Thought I had settled on a good "first rifle + glass" combo, less sure now
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fwafwow
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You may want to search for threads on Optics Planet…
In that case I recommend you start off with a fast twist rate .223 bolt action with a Nightforce SHV, Trijicon or SWFA in a 3-9ish power range or a SWFA 6 power. If you’re patient you can find a used scope for a decent price in the classifieds on this or another site. You can always step up to something larger (caliber) in the future.
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KenLee
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No legitimate seller has themHere you go.
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Mike D Texas
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Buds gun shop has one in .223 and 6.5 Grendel. Their search function isn’t the best but they have them.
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KenLee
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I'll have to take your word for it
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Buds has .223, 6.5 G, and 6 ARC in the mini chassis. In the search, just use "howa mini" and you can see many available.
Great... They had a 6 ARC in-stock with a scope, rings, bases, a sling, and a stock for $68 more than Brownell's wants for just a barreled action. Guess I don't have to continue to wait on an Email from Brownell's to get my new build started! Now to order a 22 ARC barrel...
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That's wild. Thanks
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Ah, the nice fella at Nightforce got back with me with the price list and... NF is still out of my price range for now. Looks like Trijicon Credo is still my best bet for a durable illuminated scope. I really wish I could find something good and reliable in the 1lb-ish range with a Burris "Ballistic E3" style reticle.
I have 2 of the Burris Signature HD 5x25 scopes just because of that reticle. I haven't had any issues with them yet but I've not performed any type of drop test on them yet. I was going to get the 3x15 version of it but the Trijicon Huron 3x9 was only $300 and had free 2 day shipping. I'm very happy with that scope so far.
Jay
@BAC it's not perfect, but the Trijicon Tenmile 3-18 with the MIL FFP tree reticle is very hard to complain about. It's priced well, in the low thousands (Black Friday is coming up), it's Rokslide durable, the reticle is serviceable for hunting, and it's 24 ounces.
One can quarrel with the fact that the reticle has a tree in the first place, or that all of it lights up, or that it's 2 inches longer than other designs. But none of these keep it from being an effective killing tool. And unlike the SWFA 3-9 HD it has a parallax adjustment and is IN STOCK.
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One can quarrel with the fact that the reticle has a tree in the first place, or that all of it lights up, or that it's 2 inches longer than other designs. But none of these keep it from being an effective killing tool. And unlike the SWFA 3-9 HD it has a parallax adjustment and is IN STOCK.
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I mean I still might get one of these Burris scopes anyway (even knowing I may have to replace it, money be damned). It's such a nice comfy reticle and it's a shade over two bills from PSA. Only PIA will be getting a set of 1" rings since the only two sets of rings I have are 30mm and the only other scopes of interest to me are... 30mm.
If weight is not a concern, the 30 oz NF SHV 4-14 F1 with MIL-R reticle (hundred bucks or so less than my preferred Trij) is very close to perfect. I've been super impressed with usability throughout the mag range.
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I'm not sure where you are in the process of picking your build components, but they do tend to add up quickly. (I made the mistake of creating a spreadsheet - after the fact - for my Rokslide Special. I went overboard on some stuff you probably don't need.) As @PNWGATOR mentioned, you are well served to make careful decisions, for all of the biggest three components - rifle, scope and rings. (I'm assuming you won't cut the barrel - at least yet.)
I too had originally been set on an illuminated scope, but after having purchased a few SWFAs, and just shot the 6x, I don't think I need illumination. And my eyes also suck - especially my right one that I use for the scope.
I would not get the Burris. If you decide to though.
Sportsmatch makes 1 inch rings. https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/sc...048c-tikka-2-piece-medium-1-inch-scope-mount/
You could get the Burris and send it to Ryan to be drop tested. You would then have an idea of how good it is. Though, looking at Burris' warranty, if it broke in the drop test they likely would not cover it.
Sportsmatch makes 1 inch rings. https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/sc...048c-tikka-2-piece-medium-1-inch-scope-mount/
You could get the Burris and send it to Ryan to be drop tested. You would then have an idea of how good it is. Though, looking at Burris' warranty, if it broke in the drop test they likely would not cover it.
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