Heck if I know.
I’m scared of guns.
Suggestions?
ping myself for an interesting and timely read. Thanks, Laz.
Here ya go!!!
Rifle with Scope!!!
http://www.gunsamerica.com/906290248/SHF_BMG_SINGLE_SHOT_RIFLES_50CAL.htm
An AR with an Aimpoint red dot should be good for any realistic ‘zombie’ engagements. If you need to reach out more you can add a 3x multiplier, but if you need to reach out more get a .308.
Iron sights are OK, esp at 300 yards. I do see holo or dot sights at 3 gun matches, they offer quick acquisition but most take batteries.
A scope that allows you to look under and use the irons will solve a lot of problems.
Bushnell as mentioned above is a good name.
I’ve become fond of the Millett DMS with donut reticle. It ain’t overly tacticool, but it works and seems well-made for the price.
Going truffle hunting ?
Tell the truth Laz - these days, when you say, "I'd hit it", you're talking about getting lucky with a down-range target; aren't you?
Bushnell is a reliable brand - something variable, with up to 9 power, should be sufficient. Varying price range - $500 should cover more scope than you need. I have one with illuminated reticules - OK for certain low light situations, but generally not necessary. But, the red and green options make shooting seem like Christmas...
Check out Redfield scopes. Made in Oregon. See at Cabelas, Midway.
Have some experience with this Rifle Scope. For a Entry level this is a decent Scope.
If you are thinking of a Rifle that shoots Magnum Loads I would suggest The better scopes like leupold, Burris etc.
I have had very good results with the Nikon M-223 series. They are designed to compensate for the drop of the 55 grain boat tail bullet. Once sighted in they can be dialed to another range without counting “clicks” just spin the knob from 100 to 200 and you are right there.
Lucid HD-7.
Then again, I’m running a Vortex Strike Fire and kinda like it.
Take a look at Sightron scopes, the SIIs and Big Sky scopes. They have great optics with a good warranty. In your price range the Bushnell elites, 4000 series would also be a good choice, also with good optics and a good warranty.
Unless the ammo situation changes you can use an AR-15 to club someone to death.
Believe or not, scopes designed for air rifles are way more rugged and abuse resistant than those designed for firearms type rifles. Apparently firearms put all the energy in one direction, whereas air rifles are a dual mode shock with very heavy vibration. As for mounts, they are interchangeable. Just buy a good competition scope and you’ll be fine.
of course, i don’t actually own one either.... but if i was i was learning about scopes, i’d post here for advice and then i’d go and get a cheapy or used one first, just to learn how to do all the finicky, adjusty things so i wouldn’t scare myself too much.
Make sure to get a Mil-Dot reticle.Sight-in once and follow the dots.
Leatherwood CMR 1 to 4 power, lighted reticle. Good quality glass, on 1X it’s great for close-in work and 4X is good for 300 yds or so. About 300 bucks depending on where you buy it