Thread: Opinions on a varmint optic (223)

Originally Posted by quentin

I'm using a Bushnell XRS2 4.5-30x50 on a 17 hornet for rabbits and Pukeko out to 300m. Slightly over your budget, not illuminated, but one hell of a scope. Having the additional magnification is a massive benefit when shooting varmint sized targets at extended ranges. @Macca - Sounds like andyanimal31 has a mean deal for you.

I think the forge series is supposed to be the lower cost replacement to the xrs2? May have been Mark and Sam mentioning it (youtube channel)