Dac9976 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Hi all I want to get some input on what people are using on there .338s. Been looking at S&B as my primary choice but I'm torn between 5-25 and 12-50.. Will 25 mag be enough, is 50 to much? FFP or SFP? Definitely has to be M rad. Anyone's thoughts on this subject will be much appreciated. Cheers Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 I have both scopes with the 5-25 on my 338 which has been plenty to get to 1400 yards to date but obviously looking for further out. The 50 power like most scopes dims and eye position gets more critical at max mag....and I think it probably offers less mechanical elevation....but have not checked that so don't quote me. I would pay primary attention to getting your rail at the right moa angle to maximise your UP elevation range from the scope which should be set at extreme DOWN as per the description in the manual to start with. If you run out of mechanical elevation then a FFP scope is going to make reticle holdover easier vs a 2FP where (as I guess you already know) you have to be sure at which mag power the reticle reads true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Hi Danny It all depends on how far you want to shoot' PM ii's are lovely but don't have much ajustment my rifle and scope are using the reticle for hold over past 1450m and my scope has 5 MOA ajustment more than the scmidt and built in 30 MOA on the rail, some Nightforce models have 100 MOA ajustments and the new 40mm tube IOR's have 120 and Sightrons and some Leupold mk 4's I have found the Sightrons to be quite fussy on eye position after the recoil of a .338 to to get your sight picture back to see your fall Of Shot try and have a look through a few scope if your on a shoot day most people will let you have a look. Good luck Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thanks chaps. Some things to consider before a purchase. Cheers Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 I'm not sure on moa but I'm pretty sure my pmii ultra short has the equivalent of 120 moa, 35 mils. I need to do some more research:) Cheers Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 A friend had a S&B 12-50 x 56 and after the third time sending it back for repair he got rid March is another option but eye relief can be a little critticle on them but the same can be said for most high mag scopes Another consideration may be the nightforce comp scope 15-45x 56 but cannot recall available elevation adjustment at the moment Whatever scope you go with get a minimum 20moa rail or spur mount to help Duey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Ive not had any problems with either of my March scopes. Id recommend the 5-50 FFP, its a great scope and the dot in the centre is small enough not to obscure much even at full magnification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 S&B PMII , 5-25x56mm , or a 3-27x56mm with 3 turn E knob , or a Zeiss/Heny 3-26x56 mm . The 12.5-50 is more aimed at F class , with 4 turns etc , and at 50x not really that good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 On my 338 I have a March Fx 5-40x56 with fml-1 reticule. I could not be happier. If you want ELR, past say 1400m I would look at an IOR crussader as the 40mm body tube allows for a lot more elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I would have a look at the Vortex golden eagle 15 - 60 x 52 and at the moment only £1450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Sorry just seen the Mrad they only moa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph045 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Got an I.O.R Crusader on my .338. Great glass, lots of elevation, built like a tank, and good value for money. I took my PM 2 of the rifle and swapped it for the I.O.R. Haven't regretted it for a minute. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph045 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Off, not of. Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I.O.R seem to be getting good reviews, might be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSOK Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Mark 4 16x40mm if you could find one or an ATACR , Both would need 60 moa plus rails to max their elevations out but depends on how far your intending to shoot ? If your only running out to 1400 yards then most scopes plus suitable rail would be fine . Imho OSOK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 Have to agree an ATACR would be a good option. Heaps of elev adj and rock solid especially the dialling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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