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machrism · October 12, 2010, 12:23 AM

I have a .300 Win Mag that I want to use for long distance shooting. Going for 900 - 1000 meters. Unless any of you think I am pushing my luck with that distance. My cheapy scope that came with it recently broke so it's time for a new one and really like the Leupold customs. I have been thinking of buying and or building my own bullets to find the best accuracy. Would a custom Leupold built to a specific bullet with about 22x zoom and 50 - 56MM lense be better than a NF with amplification about the same? Looks like the Leupold will cost about the same for the NF as well. I know they are both excellent scopes but want the best. I am wanting to use this for hunting as well and with good shot placement. About how far could I reliable take down a deer in favorable conditions with a bullet close to 200gr. Any answers to anything are greatly appreciated and am open to alternatives.

October 12, 2010, 12:23 AM	#1
machrism Member Join Date: October 12, 2010 Posts: 39	Leupold vs. Night Force I have a .300 Win Mag that I want to use for long distance shooting. Going for 900 - 1000 meters. Unless any of you think I am pushing my luck with that distance. My cheapy scope that came with it recently broke so it's time for a new one and really like the Leupold customs. I have been thinking of buying and or building my own bullets to find the best accuracy. Would a custom Leupold built to a specific bullet with about 22x zoom and 50 - 56MM lense be better than a NF with amplification about the same? Looks like the Leupold will cost about the same for the NF as well. I know they are both excellent scopes but want the best. I am wanting to use this for hunting as well and with good shot placement. About how far could I reliable take down a deer in favorable conditions with a bullet close to 200gr. Any answers to anything are greatly appreciated and am open to alternatives.