HawkMoney Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 What scope and what reticle? I want to win.. My budget is $1400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltke Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Funny. If your budget is $1400 then you can either buy 4 strike eagles, 1 razor (JM-1 reticle), or 1/2 a Swaro Edited April 11, 2016 by Moltke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timawa Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Can you buy win? I should have buy one every time I go to a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hawk, welcome to the Forum. LOTS of good stuff has been written (posted) here at BE recently on Best Scope. Very personal ... Depends in large part to what gun you're using, what distances you're shooting at, and personal preference. Suggest you start your search by reading up on some of these old posts ... Good luck - hope you win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMoney Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Thanks jack! I have read the past 20 pages on scopes. I have a good idea on what I want to get just mainly looking for a little confirmation. Also would like to know what the pros are mostly shooting and seems like 3 gun nation is a little different than some of the other big matches. Edited April 11, 2016 by HawkMoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Kahles would ge my vote, but you will need to save a few more pennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 For your budget, buy a used Bushnell 1-6.5 with the BTR-1 reticle in SFP. Spend the other $400-500 on practice ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logiztix Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Since you are specifically looking for a scope to compete in 3-Gun Nation events you should take a look at your local club's layout. The 3GN Classifier stages aren't representative of the rifle targets you may face in the rest of a 3-Gun Nation Club Series match, as they are all built around local tastes and terrains. What you see for rifle target distances on the televised Pro Series is also a lot closer than you will run across at many local matches. If all you are doing is shooting 3GN Classifier stages, you won't need an optic. The Vortex Strike Eagle was on everyone's wish list last year. It has decent clarity and a reticle that works up close and out far for most with the right ammo. You can even pull off a night match or two with the illuminated reticle. If the shine has worn off the Strike Eagle for someone, you might be able to pick theirs up cheap and spend the rest on building good familiarity with the holdover points and how they translate to your rifle and ammo. The only way you can buy wins is with ammo. Shoot a bunch of it, get good and win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMoney Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thank you for all the advice so far. Some of the guys i shoot with use the bushnell mil dot reticle. I'm leaning toward the vortex razor JM-1 reticle. I was looking into the vortex with the mrad but it seems like no one uses that one. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdozer Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 In that price range, its the vortex razor, or one of the new burris xtr ii's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Tompkins Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I have a Razor HD and a Strike Eagle. There is a difference between the two but I feel the Strike Eagle is a hard value to beat. If you want to win, I'd say get the Strike Eagle, three cases of ammo, Strelok Pro, and learn how to get first round hits out to 400 - 600 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick S Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Razor HD 1-6 Leupold VX6 1-6 Trijicon TR25 1-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanchey Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hands down a Leupold MK 6 1x6!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick S Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Not in the states budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMoney Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks for all the input so far everyone. I did shoot the primary arms 1-6 last year and I thought it was great until I looked through my buddies bushnell and it ruined me. Definitely looking to upgrade. Any insight on the mil dot reticle vs a bdc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaunk Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I've got the Vortex Razor with the JM-1 reticle and I think it's excellent. Supremely clear glass, easy operation, and easy to read. I've heard great thing about the Leupold too but I've not used it. I heartily recommend the Vortex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeltFed Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'm using an IOR 1.5-8x26 with a 5.56 BDC reticle. It's big (35mm tube), it's heavy, and it's 2nd focal plane, but the glass is great and I love it. Has anybody tried the SWFA 1-6x24HD? The reticle in the first focal plane really intrigues me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Vortex Razor HD w/ JM reticle. The only way to get a better scope than that is to spend another $1,000.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) What scope and what reticle? I want to win.. My budget is $1400 Right here Primary Arms Platinum 1-8. FFP great glass, great illumination. 1299.99 http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-platinum-series-1-8x24-front-focal-plane-scope-with-advanced-cqb-mil-reticle/p/kt-pa1-8x24ffp-ad-mil/ I am using this instead of my Swaro and Vortex now. Pat Edited April 13, 2016 by Alaskapopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 MTAC and 3 cases of XM193. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 MTAC and 3 cases of XM193. Funny I can't see through XM193. If your talking saving money then start reloading. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMoney Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 What scope and what reticle? I want to win.. My budget is $1400Right here Primary Arms Platinum 1-8. FFP great glass, great illumination. 1299.99http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-platinum-series-1-8x24-front-focal-plane-scope-with-advanced-cqb-mil-reticle/p/kt-pa1-8x24ffp-ad-mil/ I am using this instead of my Swaro and Vortex now. Pat Wow, how do you like the mil reticle compaired to the bdc on the vortex and 1st focal plane to the 2nd? That's an option i haven't even considered yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Bam Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 What scope and what reticle? I want to win.. My budget is $1400 Bushnell 1-6.5 Elite Tactical BTR-2 Rectical. $1200 + mount $150 = $1350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 What scope and what reticle? I want to win.. My budget is $1400 Bushnell 1-6.5 Elite Tactical BTR-2 Rectical. $1200 + mount $150 = $1350 Not this. Have seen them new for $650 maybe at that price, but not anywhere near $1200 compared to these others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) What scope and what reticle? I want to win.. My budget is $1400Right here Primary Arms Platinum 1-8. FFP great glass, great illumination. 1299.99http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-platinum-series-1-8x24-front-focal-plane-scope-with-advanced-cqb-mil-reticle/p/kt-pa1-8x24ffp-ad-mil/ I am using this instead of my Swaro and Vortex now. Pat Wow, how do you like the mil reticle compaired to the bdc on the vortex and 1st focal plane to the 2nd? That's an option i haven't even considered yet. I like mils better but you can get it with a BDC as well. I like the FFP in this scope because the reticle turns into a easy to use circle on low power and on higher magnifications you can see all the details and your hold offs work no matter what power your on. Here is a link to the BDC version. http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-platinum-series-1-8x24-front-focal-plane-scope-with-acss-556-545-308-reticle-pa1-8x24ffp-acss/p/kt-pa1-8x24ffp-acss/ Here is a review thread I started http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=221129&hl= Edited April 14, 2016 by Alaskapopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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