Thanks for the info fellas. Trying to decide on a scope shouldn't be this hard lol
Absolutely. Does it need the 20 MOA mount because it has "lousy internals" ? Absolutely not ture. This scope has 60 MOA of internal adjustment.
I mean I'm not totally dead set on a Nikon for it. I've just used them in the past an have been very nice for the price I've paid, best being their eye relief. Id consider a Vortex or other brands I just want something nice for this rifle and don't want to completely cheap out on it. I would like to keep my price under the $600 mark, I think I should be able to get something with good magnification, exposed turrets and decent glass for that money.
Thanks Ill look into that one. What can you get the Viper HS-T 6-24x50 #VHS-4325 for?
Id take a HARD look at this. In all my years of optics sales its been the absolute best deal Ive ever had. Its a 4-16x50, FFP, and 600 bucks.
Vortex Optics - Viper HS LR 4-16x50 FFP XLR (MOA)
I mean I'm not totally dead set on a Nikon for it. I've just used them in the past an have been very nice for the price I've paid, best being their eye relief. Id consider a Vortex or other brands I just want something nice for this rifle and don't want to completely cheap out on it. I would like to keep my price under the $600 mark, I think I should be able to get something with good magnification, exposed turrets and decent glass for that money.
sgreen, Ive got this exact scope on the rifle you sold me last year. (Savage 10 FCP HS Precision). I bought it from Alan as a demo for $750, and that was a good deal. $600 is a steal for this scope. I'm tempted to get another one for my .223.
I'd prefer 1/4 MOA adjustments, but honestly it hasn't limited me in any way yet. Unless you're sitting benchrest or F-Class, it's a great setup.
I've had good luck with Nikons when I could zero them and leave the turrets alone, but less luck when I dialed regularly. The glass has generally been bright during hunting hours, but my Nikons seem to fog up more than some of the other brands I have and aren't as great at night as I would expect from their daytime performance. The BDC circles they use do absolutely nothing for me, though.
I think part of the question is how you intend to use the rifle. Are you shooting for small groups at long distances or just looking for hunting accuracy. If hunting, what type: short-range brush work, night-time pest/predator hunts, mountain hunts, hunting over corn fields, etc.
For anything but short-range or real low-light work, I think the FFP Viper HS LR Alan mentioned is likely to be a "best-buy" option. If you are looking at moving targets inside 60-80 yds or are trying to squeeze the last possible light out of hunting times, you might want to look at the reticle yourself to see how it works for you.