Scope opinions?

[sneakerd]

I totally agree with lifeon2. Absolutely NO reason for a beginner to spend big money on equipment before he knows how to use it.

[hatidua]

I totally agree with lifeon2. Absolutely NO reason for a beginner to spend big money on equipment before he knows how to use it.

....or before he knows if he's going to stick with it.

I thought the LR thing would be fun to get into and moved from various Remington 700's to Sako TRG's, replete with the requisite glass on top of them, etc. Then, after years of tossing .308 at distance I tried shooting rimfire out past 400 and sold all the LR centerfire rigs...as well as the uppity glass on them.

An S&B scope is nice....if you plan to stay with the hobby a while. You won't recoup MSRP if you decide to sell it (or any other brand)

[banks74]

....or before he knows if he's going to stick with it.

An S&B scope is nice....if you plan to stay with the hobby a while. You won't recoup MSRP if you decide to sell it (or any other brand)

I will if they keep raising their MSRP every year the way they have been!

[islandermyk]

Just buy a S&B or a USO or a Premier already...

you won't regret it...

... well, make sure you get a reticle you want too

I kid... but for sure, you do get what you pay for.

As ColoWyo has said "$200-$300 on an optic would probably end up being a frustrating endeavor"

.. but with luck and patience, and a lot of trial and error you need to start somewhere just as I have with a budget. Have to learn how to use the darn thing first, right?

Choices of Mil or MOA reticles (I prefer Mil reticles)... I would stay away from the BDC reticles.

If you know your gonna get hooked into this... I would suggest putting aside money now for a really pricey glass while your going through your learning curve with a $200-$300 scope... $3500 would get you there for a S&B

Believe me... there is a world of difference

[hatidua]

A second-hand Leupy Mark-4 fixed 10x or 16x with M1 turrets. You can generally get them for $900, and can flip it for what you paid when you decide it is "beneath you".