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Major Dave (retired) · November 16, 2011, 08:45 AM

If not (I think you would know the answer to your posted questions if you did), then find a sniper there in Afghan, and ask what glass they use.

Leupold is one, as well as Trijicon, I believe.

Good quality Leupolds are designated VX-3, and start at a little over $400, at the low power ranges, and going up into the $600-$700 range with the high power ranges, larger objectives, adjustable parallax, etc.

If you are going to emphasize 600 to 1,000 yard/meter ranges, you are going to need a quality spotting scope, too. Another $400-$500, I think.

Stay safe, and bring a wheelbarrow full of cash to Wannamacher!

November 16, 2011, 08:45 AM	#5
Major Dave (retired) Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2008 Location: Between Dallas and Shreveport, LA Posts: 569	Have you had military sniper training? If not (I think you would know the answer to your posted questions if you did), then find a sniper there in Afghan, and ask what glass they use. Leupold is one, as well as Trijicon, I believe. Good quality Leupolds are designated VX-3, and start at a little over $400, at the low power ranges, and going up into the $600-$700 range with the high power ranges, larger objectives, adjustable parallax, etc. If you are going to emphasize 600 to 1,000 yard/meter ranges, you are going to need a quality spotting scope, too. Another $400-$500, I think. Stay safe, and bring a wheelbarrow full of cash to Wannamacher! __________________ Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be but a vulgar brawl.