Looking for some scope advice!!!

[Anglerman]

I just purchased a Bergara B14S522SP Wilderness in 6.5 Creedmore with an 18" barrel. Plan on using a Harvester suppressor. I plan on using this gun for general hunting around 300-400 yards with maybe an occasional shot out to farther ranges, not a full time 1000 yard shooter. My question is what scope and rings are the best for this type of set up???? I really don't want to spend $2000 for a scope but am looking to spend between $500 to $1000. I think I want a first focal plane but other than that I need some advice from some of you. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Anglerman]

Welcome to the Forum!

Thanks

 

[FireInTheWire]

Vortex 6-24x50 Diamondback Tactical FFP Riflescope | Up to 22% Off 4.8 Star Rating w/ Free S&H (opticsplanet.com)

Amazon.com : Vortex Optics Precision Matched Rings 35mm - Height 0.95 inches : Sporting Optic Rings : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Younggun]

Welcome.

Scope question is a can of worms. Do you want target turrets marked out in moa/mil and easily adjusted? Reticle preference? More of a plane style hunting scope? Etc.



Personally, I like the Vortex Viper in that range. And Seekins precision rings.


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[Texas_Lone_Ranger]

$500+ |----> +++Vortex+++

Sub $500-

Check out Arken Optics, USA made and Sub $500. They have Mil/MOA Turrets.

I don't have one but happened across the website and thought they had some interesting offerings.

 

[EZ-E]

Vortex or Leupold would be my 1st choice. Followed by Athlon or Hawke.

Lots of options in that price range. Glass clarity gets better as price goes up. The clarity of the glass is more important than magnification. Not to mention the higher magnification shows the slightest movement in the reticle.

 

[avvidclif]

Vortex 6-24x50 Diamondback Tactical FFP Riflescope | Up to 22% Off 4.8 Star Rating w/ Free S&H (opticsplanet.com)

Amazon.com : Vortex Optics Precision Matched Rings 35mm - Height 0.95 inches : Sporting Optic Rings : Sports & Outdoors

I have the 4-16 version Viper w/BDC on a Begara 308. Excellent combo. If you haven't used Mil Rad I wouldn't recommend it. I had always used MOA and a dealer talked me into Mil, never again. Stick with what you are accustomed to. After sighting in at 100 yds (1" high) rang steel at 200, 300, 400, and 500 using the BDC sighting. Kinda surprised. YMMV

 

[Sam7sf]

Whatever fireinthewire recommends op, I’d listen to.

 

[Jigo23]

Yes, VORTEX!
I have tried just about every brand of scope out there including many in the $1000-$1500 range. I have converted completely to Vortex for all my optics needs...scopes, binocs, rangefinder, spotting scopes etc. I also use their mounts.
Very good quality, best bang for your buck, and a lifetime no questions asked warranty.
Oh and I get a 40% military discount
I would still only use Vortex even without the discount though!

 

[contender buff]

Burris makes a good scope, I have never had an issue with their products. Price range is in the perimeters your looking at also.

 

[jrbfishn]

Vortex 6-24x50 Diamondback Tactical FFP Riflescope | Up to 22% Off 4.8 Star Rating w/ Free S&H (opticsplanet.com)

Amazon.com : Vortex Optics Precision Matched Rings 35mm - Height 0.95 inches : Sporting Optic Rings : Sports & Outdoors

That would work.

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[Anglerman]

Thanks for the feedback, it is appreciated.

 

[EZ-E]

This site has refurbished Vortex scopes for a discount.

Welcome to A&A Optics Inc - Certified Vortex Dealer

 

[FireInTheWire]

Burris makes a good scope, I have never had an issue with their products. Price range is in the perimeters your looking at also.

I run Burris on 95% of my stuff.

 

[avvidclif]

This site has refurbished Vortex scopes for a discount.

Welcome to A&A Optics Inc - Certified Vortex Dealer

When I looked the other day the pickings were very slim...

 

[rp-]

For what it's worth, I have two scopes made by Blackhound. I think they're relatively new to the game but the scopes are both amazing and both came with rings or a mount. I have the 4-14x and the 1-8x

Blackhound Optics - Find Your Passion

Blackhound Optics is dedicated to making high quality optics that help consumers find their passion in all shooting sports arenas.

www.blackhoundoptics.com

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[Txhillbilly]

For the price, this is one of the best deals going.

Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR II Rifle Scope 34mm Tube 3.5-21x 50mm Side

Long-range shooters demand accuracy, precision and repeatability when engaging distant targets. Designed for serious long-range and precision shooters,...

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I would never suggest any Vortex scope unless it's in the Razor series. All of the cheaper ones are prone to break or have issues. Yeah, They got a great warranty, and chances are you will use it many times.

 

[baboon]

Spending the money of great glass is well worth it in the long run. Anything without a lifetime warranty is pissing money away. A chicom optic with a lifetime can prove to be worthless too!

 

[Dawico]

Spend the full thousand dollars and look at Vortex, Sig, and Leupold.

Find the features you want and then decide.

4-12x40 is about right for a hunting rig in my opinion. Still usable for longer range too.