TurkeyDreamer
Senior Member
I am new to the AR 15 world, and recently purchased a Bushmaster carbine. Sitting on top of it is a Strikefire II Red Dot which is perfect for my application on that rifle.
Now I am in the process of purchasing a Rock River Varmint Rifle, so I want to be able to shoot b/n 100-700 yards. Generally, anything 400+ is going to be for paper target shooting only, but I would like to be skilled enough one day to consider taking a coyote from that distance.
Which leads me to the reason for this post. I believe that I a have narrowed down what I want to the following:
A) MOA reticle
B) 3-4 low end power and 12-16 high end power
C) 40-44 mm objective
D) Turret adjustments with return to zero capability
E) 30mm tube
F) Second focal plane
I would like to do all of this for $500-$800. I could afford to spend more but I don't see the need right now until I gain more experience.
I have a variety of scopes on my hunting caliber rifles including Zeiss, Leopold, and Nikon, so I am not a scope snob or brand loyalist. I simply want what I feel is best for a particular need.
I have scoured manufacturer's websites and have concluded that the Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16x44 is the only scope that fits all of the above specifications. There are other quality scopes out there, but none that seem to fit what I want/need.
I am looking to see if there is anyone out there that has experience beyond what I have found and provide additional information. I would welcome opinions if you choose, but would rather this not turn into a discussion of how a 1" tube is just fine that a 30mm tube is not necessary.
Thanks for looking and responding.
Now I am in the process of purchasing a Rock River Varmint Rifle, so I want to be able to shoot b/n 100-700 yards. Generally, anything 400+ is going to be for paper target shooting only, but I would like to be skilled enough one day to consider taking a coyote from that distance.
Which leads me to the reason for this post. I believe that I a have narrowed down what I want to the following:
A) MOA reticle
B) 3-4 low end power and 12-16 high end power
C) 40-44 mm objective
D) Turret adjustments with return to zero capability
E) 30mm tube
F) Second focal plane
I would like to do all of this for $500-$800. I could afford to spend more but I don't see the need right now until I gain more experience.
I have a variety of scopes on my hunting caliber rifles including Zeiss, Leopold, and Nikon, so I am not a scope snob or brand loyalist. I simply want what I feel is best for a particular need.
I have scoured manufacturer's websites and have concluded that the Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16x44 is the only scope that fits all of the above specifications. There are other quality scopes out there, but none that seem to fit what I want/need.
I am looking to see if there is anyone out there that has experience beyond what I have found and provide additional information. I would welcome opinions if you choose, but would rather this not turn into a discussion of how a 1" tube is just fine that a 30mm tube is not necessary.
Thanks for looking and responding.