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Posted: 9/2/2016 11:15:15 AM EDT
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Hello, I am working on a long range build. I don't have a ton of money for optics but was looking at this.
https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Crossfire-Riflescope-CF2-31045/dp/B00HYRGSTO/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t Does the reticle have all of the numbers, or is it just lines and hash marks? planned on buying this mount. http://www.larue.com/larue-tactical-spr-m4-scope-mount-qd-lt-104 I am mostly going to be shooting at 100 yards, but would like to go farther out than that (maybe 500yards?) I am pretty new to distance shooting so I would love to hear some opinions on this setup. will this mount work ok with this scope? is there a better scope for the money? pic of the gun in question 
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I'd avoid the high magnification Vortex Crossfire offerings.
Check out the SWFA fixed power scopes. I'd go with the 10 or 12x. Larue makes great mounts, but they are expensive. If I was trying to stick to a budget I'd consider spending a bit more on glass and getting an Aero Precision Ultralight or Waren Skel scope mount. There's also some Vortex Viper's on sale currently. They'd also be a good choice. https://www.slickguns.com/product/vortex-viper-4-16x44-v-plex-reticle-hs-30mm-riflescopes-30499-shipped-w-code-summer86 https://www.slickguns.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-30mm-riflescopes-31488-shipped-w-code-86summer |
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A 6-24x scope from anybody at that price point is going to be a disappointment. It is incredibly difficult to get clear, sharp images at high magnification if the glass is not very high quality with very good lens coatings and internal anti-reflection attention. Then add to it that such scopes need to be able to accurately track some pretty wide adjustments in elevation at long distances. Add to that that such scopes tend to need specialized reticles. Get too wide and they cover up your aiming point at longer range. Get too fine and you can't see the reticle, especially in low light. I think you will find that image quality at high magnification will be almost unusable beyond about 100 yards.
For a bench rifle at 100 yards only to shoot small groups, it might work out ok, but if you really want to shoot at longer distance, go with lower magnification (easier to get a decent image quality if magnification is kept lower when you have less than great glass). Crossfire's Chinese glass is -- uh, not something most people would typically say kind things about, especially if you go above the low power variables. There are better options. See below. If this is your first foray into distance shooting and you are on a budget, take a serious look at the seriously good but reasonably priced Weaver 3-10x40mm Grand Slam Tactical. It is a MidwayUSA exclusive. Really nice for price Japanese glass, Japanese construction, and accurate tracking repeatable milrad turrets and matching mil dot reticle. When on sale you can pick it up for $299. That will serve your needs very well until you can come up with $800+ for a decent 6-24x50 type scope, if you decide you really need one. FWIW: My Weaver GST is on a 1,000 yard capable Sako 6mm bolt gun. I put it on there with the idea of temporary use for leaning to use the MRAD system. My earlier scopes had been MOA type. It turned out to perform so well it is still on that rifle. Next step up in magnification for long range shooting with appropriate reticle and turrets would probably be the Leupold Mark AR 6-18x40 with milrad turrets and mil dot reticle. Well-respected and going for around $470 right now. I know that is more than you can probably do right now, but just trying to be objective about affordable long range scopes that will not make you wish you had not wasted your money. The Larue LT-104 is a very good QD mount. You've got lots to think about. I do like Miller Lite! |
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