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Old November 15, 2011, 06:29 AM   #1
muncherndn
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Join Date: November 11, 2011
Location: Oklahoma
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Cost ratio for rifle : scope for beginner

Kind and learned readers of The Firing Line,

I am going to start out in semi-long range (home range max 400m possible new range max 1000m). I have picked out a DMPS LRT-SASS .308 as my weapon system.

I am interested in what cost ratio is generally followed in rifle/scope configuration. I will pay around $1800 for the weapon and am looking at scopes around $400 - $600 range. I would rather keep the cost closer to the $400 if possible, but at that price point, am I wasting money? I would like to eventually move into a nicer scope. I also have a S&W 640 pro and a Dan Wesson Valor on my wish list - Hence my wanting to save where possible.

I am currently in Afghan. and will make it home just in time for the Mar/Apr Wanenmacher show in Tulsa. I plan on hitting things hard and fast while my lovely wife is still deliriously happy having me home. I have been considering the following scopes:

Hawke Sidewinder 4.5 - 14X42 - $419
Bushnell 5 - 15X40 - $449
Millett 6 - 25X56 - $419

All scopes are Mil-Dot

I would appreciate any insight/advice provided.

As an aside, I recently purchased a Dillon RL550B, which of the many manuals is best? Thanks again for the help

- Jesse
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