Itskeith Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 I’m looking to start Benchrest 600 Yds and F-class 300/500/600 Yds when my FAC comes through. Possibly with the same rifle (will be chatting with the Diggle Guys about the practicalities of this). Ideally the scope I chose should also be usable for Benchrest 1000 and F-Class 800/900/1000 should the need arise in the future. Based on what I’ve read, this is a short-list of what could be likely contenders. Second-hand Price Guestimate NF 8-32 x 56 £750 NF 12-42 x 56 £750 Sightron 8-32 x 56 £500 Sightron 10-50 x 60 £750 Vortex Golden Eagle 15-60 x 52 £1000+ Obviously I won’t be buying any until I’ve had a chat to see what guys actually use, to see what they are like to look through and which recticle I like. Bonus question: if you could choose Second-hand a: Savage F/Tr + more expensive scope Or Custom and lesser priced scope (e.g. Sightron 8-32 x 56), Which would you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itskeith Posted June 23 Author Report Share Posted June 23 PS. Anything else that should be on the shortlist in the secondhand sub £500-1000 category. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 I have a Vortex Strike Eagle. I'm very impressed with it. Regards JCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 http://get a sightron well worth the money all the scope you will need for diggle.i have one one my 6br 100-600-1000yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itskeith Posted June 23 Author Report Share Posted June 23 Thanks JCS and Good to know. Likewise Gary - which Sighton do you have please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20series Posted June 25 Report Share Posted June 25 I have three Sightrons, two 8-32*56 one with target dot reticle and one MOA2, and one 10-50*60 target dot. Personally the 8-32 is probably as much scope as you need the x50 gets a little milky after x35 mag also the 10-50 only has 50 moa of elevation where the 8-32 has 75. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted June 25 Report Share Posted June 25 On 6/23/2024 at 4:56 PM, Itskeith said: I’m looking to start Benchrest 600 Yds and F-class 300/500/600 Yds when my FAC comes through. Possibly with the same rifle (will be chatting with the Diggle Guys about the practicalities of this). Ideally the scope I chose should also be usable for Benchrest 1000 and F-Class 800/900/1000 should the need arise in the future. Based on what I’ve read, this is a short-list of what could be likely contenders. Second-hand Price Guestimate NF 8-32 x 56 £750 NF 12-42 x 56 £750 Sightron 8-32 x 56 £500 Sightron 10-50 x 60 £750 Vortex Golden Eagle 15-60 x 52 £1000+ Obviously I won’t be buying any until I’ve had a chat to see what guys actually use, to see what they are like to look through and which recticle I like. Bonus question: if you could choose Second-hand a: Savage F/Tr + more expensive scope Or Custom and lesser priced scope (e.g. Sightron 8-32 x 56), Which would you choose? If you are looking at a 17lb rifle for BR then the Nightforce are a bit on the heavy side - go Sightron but stick with the 8-32 - eye relief is a bit more critical on the 10-50. Not an issue for F Class but when shooting a rapid string at BR you don't want to be struggling with eye-relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itskeith Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 Great thanks Vince - and much much appreciated. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 I had a NF comp, sold it and got a sightron s3, it's equally as good. So much so I bought a 2nd one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itskeith Posted July 2 Author Report Share Posted July 2 Thanks Alan and Kipper - also much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastMacK Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Personally, I went with a Delta Stryker HD 5-50x56 SFP with the DLS3 ret. It's for 1/8 MOA clicks and for my eyes its superb clarity. You see them on here for sale around £1000-£1150 depending on the version (e.g. locking vs non-locking turrets). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itskeith Posted July 2 Author Report Share Posted July 2 Great thanks and much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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