Nightforce NXS 5.5x22x56 zero stop. I prefer the NPR-1 reticle. But it depends on preference
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Nightforce NXS 5.5x22x56 zero stop. I prefer the NPR-1 reticle. But it depends on preference
Start with a good used Remington 700 and build from that platform,many parts and supplies,get the larges caliber that you can comfortably shoot,military has been using this platform for years ,army calls them m24 and the marines call them m40
i think we have different ideas on " budget" optics. lol. Look awesome though.
It depends on how long "long range" is for you. If you want to go 1000 yards or more, the 223 and 308 are at or exceeding their capabilities at those ranges in some conditions. You may want to go with a 300 Win Mag, or better yet, a 300 WSM. If you're recoil sensitive go with a lighter recoiling round and understand it's limitations. A muzzle break is OK, but they limit you in other ways.
In case you don't know this, the point at which the bullet drops below supersonic is the limiting factor in accurate long range shooting. The sonic boom catches back up to the bullet in flight, kicks it around and destabilizes it. Learn to interpret ballistics properly and this will show you what a particular round is limited to. Most bullet manufacturers still give BC in G1, but long range bullets are G7. You need to convert G1 to G7 to get accurate in-flight ballistics. When they are given in G1 on a G7 bullet they are VERY optimistic. LOL!
There ARE lighter recoiling rounds that shoot well beyond 1000 yards, but entry level rifles are almost non existent and ammo availability can be a problem. If you are going to get serious about it, learn to load your own. Typically, that is the ONLY way to get max accuracy and performance from any individual rifle.
In case you don't know this, the point at which the bullet drops below supersonic is the limiting factor in accurate long range shooting. The sonic boom catches back up to the bullet in flight, kicks it around and destabilizes it. Learn to interpret ballistics properly and this will show you what a particular round is limited to. Most bullet manufacturers still give BC in G1, but long range bullets are G7. You need to convert G1 to G7 to get accurate in-flight ballistics. When they are given in G1 on a G7 bullet they are VERY optimistic. LOL!
There ARE lighter recoiling rounds that shoot well beyond 1000 yards, but entry level rifles are almost non existent and ammo availability can be a problem. If you are going to get serious about it, learn to load your own. Typically, that is the ONLY way to get max accuracy and performance from any individual rifle.
Check out the Bushnell Elites. Best by in quality optics.
Vortex Viper PST are good for the price...Also has zero stop capabilities. By the time you buy one of those you could have saved and got a NF...Most long range shooters run NF or even more expensive optics. But for the price Vortex's are pretty good not to mention great warranty.
If you're just getting into long range shooting, a Nighforce is a bit overkill until you know you'll be really shooting it. $2Gs is a lot to drop on optics for a beginner.
For a budget optic out to 750yds you cant beat the mil/mil bushnell elite 10x40 from midway. I used one in Afghanistan in the place of the leupold mk4.
Regardless to popular belief, all you need is 10x @1000yds.
Regardless to popular belief, all you need is 10x @1000yds.
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A 10X might be all you need, but is it all you want?
