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8696steve

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Scope for 600yd and 1000yd?
« on: 10:35 PM, 11/06/09 »
I am new to the long range benchrest world, and am putting together a rifle.
I have a Lawton 7500 in 6.5x284 built up minus the optics.
I have been looking at the Sightron SII Big Sky 36x,  the SII 36x and the Weaver 36x.
Are these scopes/powers the best for what I am looking to do with them, while staying under the $600 range?Or are there better choices?
Thanks,
Steve
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alf

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Re: Scope for 600yd and 1000yd?
« Reply #1 on: 05:03 AM, 11/07/09 »
The problem with a straight power is the lack of ability to turn it down during snotty conditions. I'd move your budget up a bit and go with either a 8.5-25X50 Long Range Leupold or the Sightron 8-32X56. Used ones go for around the $700 or so mark.
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Re: Scope for 600yd and 1000yd?
« Reply #2 on: 04:28 PM, 11/08/09 »
What would be an acceptable power for matches up to 1000yds? 20x,25x or above?
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Re: Scope for 600yd and 1000yd?
« Reply #3 on: 11:45 AM, 11/09/09 »
I use the 12X42 Nightforces with the DD reticle.

Both have the 3 power booster too. When the conditions are favorable, power is a good thing.
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