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)

Originally Posted by Macca

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)

Not quite the xrs2 was there top scope now it’s xrs3. The forge is a lower tier compared to the xrs2