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I personally think the Vortex is overkill for GA. I don't see any reason why a SWFA Super Sniper for $400 won't do the trick.
Whatever you do I recommend 50mm objective lens.
Also, this is my vote.
https://www.leupold.com/tactical/sc...s/mark-4-ert-4-5-14x50mm-30mm-m1-front-focal/
Also, this is my vote.
https://www.leupold.com/tactical/sc...s/mark-4-ert-4-5-14x50mm-30mm-m1-front-focal/
I've shot with several vortex from the cheapest to the ones that are over $1000 and they were all very nice. I don't know how big an issue it may be but the recoil from a .50BMG may damage a cheaper scope.
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I don't like scopes with a top end much higher than 25x. Rarely are you able to use anything much over that power range, especially in the SE US when you're having to deal with mirage.
I had no issues ringing steel at 2,500yds with a Nightforce BEAST 5-25X56MM on my DRD Tactical .338 Lapua.
The Nightforce ATACR 5-25X56MM would be a good option. If he's only using it as a range toy, then save some money and get the SFP version. Retail prices are $2,999 for FFP and $2,619 for SFP.
The Nightforce ATACR 7-35X56MM F1 would be my first recommendation.......I'll be buying one soon for my .338. Retail is $3,492.
The Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50mm and 5.5-22x56mm have always been solid performers. Retail is $2,028 for either.
If those are too expensive, look at the Nightforce SHV 5-20X56MM. Retail prices are $1,171 without illumination and $1,299 with.
If your friend is interested in a Nightforce scope, have him contact Mike Cecil at CS Tactical and tell him Shep sent him.
The BA-50 is an interesting rifle. I did one of the first online reviews of that rifle, when it was the Cobb Mfg FA-50. It shot it very well.
I had no issues ringing steel at 2,500yds with a Nightforce BEAST 5-25X56MM on my DRD Tactical .338 Lapua.
The Nightforce ATACR 5-25X56MM would be a good option. If he's only using it as a range toy, then save some money and get the SFP version. Retail prices are $2,999 for FFP and $2,619 for SFP.
The Nightforce ATACR 7-35X56MM F1 would be my first recommendation.......I'll be buying one soon for my .338. Retail is $3,492.
The Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50mm and 5.5-22x56mm have always been solid performers. Retail is $2,028 for either.
If those are too expensive, look at the Nightforce SHV 5-20X56MM. Retail prices are $1,171 without illumination and $1,299 with.
If your friend is interested in a Nightforce scope, have him contact Mike Cecil at CS Tactical and tell him Shep sent him.
The BA-50 is an interesting rifle. I did one of the first online reviews of that rifle, when it was the Cobb Mfg FA-50. It shot it very well.
Back when I was in the 50cal game, these were the standard at matches where I shot.
http://shop.opticsplanet.com/leupol...plusbox-beta&gclid=CLjVuoGSvdMCFU87gQodI84Mqw
Don't go overboard on magnification
Fixed power scopes provide more durability
the 1000 yards matches that I shot had very few guys shooting with anything over an 18x, most used 12x for ringing steel at 1000.
This was 15 years ago, so things have probably changed.
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Now you're just bragging.....
Right? I bet he keeps his Nightforce in his closet with a vent AND a window. Mr. Fancy Pants over here.
Right? I bet he keeps his Nightforce in his closet with a vent AND a window. Mr. Fancy Pants over here.
It's all that big set money he gets. It's going to his head.
Yeah... I just need to give her to you and let you just build her out the way you'd want it. I have a Remington 700 .308 and a NightForce optic that I want to marry.
Sounds good. I've got plenty of rings on hand, may have a base. It not, easy to pick one up.