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Recent got an tikka t3x tac a1 308 bolt rifle, 20 inch barrel. Haven't shoot yet. Need help with scope recommendations.
I be shooting maximum 400 yard or under, mainly between 100 to 200 yards, may getting into hunting later on, so need something fast and able to shoot closer range too. I have an 1x6 24 scope from Ar15, but I don't think it's the right scope for this rifles.
Any recommendations please help, something I can buy here or overseas, budget under $2000 nz, thanks
what you have will do the job well.....some might say its nearly ideal.
having 2 grand to spend means the options are endless..... you need to work out end goal better and go from there... what you have meets the fast up close bit perfectly and 6x is more than enough to get out to 400 yards.
Either swaro z5 or leupold vx5
Its what i have on mine
Keep if basic. 4.5-14 Leupold goes well. There’s a new model out now so you’ll get the Vx3 with zero lock for under $1000 do more than what you need. The Benefit of the vx5 or Z5 swaro are seen beyond 400m with dailing capabilities etc. So if you want to stretch the legs of your 308 5-600m.. then as above for sure. Or if you just appreciate clarity and are happy to pay for it. All the best.
HI what model vx5 you recommend, the 2x10 30 or the 3x15? Which better for huntingQuote:
Originally Posted by VXN222
2x10 all day long..... wider field of view up close is far more useful than bit extra at top end....why I took a very good 4.5-14 off rifle today and put 3x9 in its place.
Me personally, hunting under 400m 2-10 far my presence. Physically smaller and lighter though still carries the features. Keeping in mind that my preference is based from a moderately short range focused hunting rifle. Your looking at this for a TAC A1 so probably not your go too bush setup. I’d run a 3-15 on it and then at least when your range shooting or stretching out on the farm or whatever it’s got plenty of mag range. The occasional hunt you won’t mind the little extra weight on overall package. If you get right into stalking/hunting. Buy a dirt 308 and run the same scope.. with the right rings you could chop and change or just get a basic scope/rig for that task. All the best
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2-10 vx5 CDS. Happily shoot 500m+ with that mag
I would put the 3-15 on it myself....I have 2 2x bottom end scopes and wind them up to 3 most times in the bush as I find 2x too low and have the end of the barrel or suppressor in the scope and you dont see threw the holes in the bush as well I find.
I did have a 4.5-14 and found the 4.5 just that just a bit too much mag in the bush, great for everything else tho.
3-4 low end for bush.
As much top end as you can get.
You can shoot 400y with a fixed 4x but its much much easier to shoot accurately at 14-15x.....even target shooting at 200y.
There is a Leupold 3-9 VXR for sale on here. Buy it before I do. Please.
If the 1-6 scope you have is of decent quality just use that.
Using the 2k for ammunition to practice will make you a better shooter than a fancier scope will
When I first started hunting I learnt a bad habit of always wanting to turn the magnification up when I saw a deer even at close range, just because I could.
Now I have a 1-4 and find I can hit rabbits with it at 280metres no problem.
Don't overcomplicate it with a hunting scope,no need spend heaps. Binoculars, now that's a different story but you don't need a 2k scope for general purpose hunting.
Thanks.
I was wondering what scope to put on a 243 Ruger No1. Varmint barrel. Thinking of longer range on "varmints"
Have a Leupold Vx 3i 4.5-14x50 but was wondering about more magnification.
You might have answered the question for me so thanks.
Hi if you hunt in the bush how wet is it and what does it do to your scope lens?
Bushnell elite scopes had the rainguard system that worked well and allow you to see without having to wipe the lens all the bloody time uped my kill rate heaps in days gone by hunting sika
ScopeUout website have the Bushnell Nitro 2.5-10x44 for $799 if you wanted a cheaper scope to get you going that work good for short to medium range hunting:o
Vortex Venom 5x25-56 sometimes $850.00 dial to 1000m fantastic scope vortex warranty
You need to take a look at the Delta scopes. For what you want the Titanium either 2.5-15 or 4-24. Great glass, they dial perfectly and 6x zoom range. Really hard to beat for the price they are. I own both those models, the 4-24 is going on the Tikka TAC A1 I just purchased.
The TAC A1 isnt really the type of gun you would be walking around with and shooting off-hand, its more the sort of thing that would mostly only be shot prone, or with a good rest.
A TAC A1 would usually get a bigger more tactical style scope, as opposed to some of the smaller, lighter, more carry-around hunting rifle type of stuff that has been suggested here, as usually it would almost only ever be shot prone, so a big heavy high magnification scope is usually the choice for such a piece.
I guess you really need to decide what you want to do, walk around hunting, or more long range / target shooting type stuff. If walk around hunting, well tbh, you've chosen the wrong gun, but should probably get a smaller lighter scope to keep the package weight slightly manageable. If you want something that's actually a good match for that gun, then ideally you want something with a 30+ mm tube, can dial accurately, and more than 15x magnification on the upper end, imo.
edit; didn't realize this thread was a couple years old
Bro there’s a delta Stryker and a vortex razor fs on this forum. That rifle deserves some long range loving.
Even with out long range experience, that rifle will easily shoot out to 400m in still conditions.
It’s probably a bit heavy and slow to be a bush rifle.
With those two things in mind I’d go a 3-15 VX5
Interesting choice. The VX5 is legendary. But it is more of a do everything scope and not a more dedicated longer range scope of the type you would normally see on a 12lb rifle which is more dedicated to longer range shooting. I would be looking for something with a minimum of 18x to 24x and not worry too much about the bottom end. 4x to 6x on the lower end will do the trick for the rare occasions its needed. Will be picking up my TAC A1 on monday and putting a Delta 4-24 x 50 on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by camenzie
I've got a vx6 2-12 x42 firedot, pm me if interested
Ive got a Nightforce SHV on my one.
Nightforce rings.
This rifle is too heavy and clumsy for bush hunting. Its more useful in a longer range sniping role. Ie 'trapping' - letting your target animals walk into a ranged area and taking them from a good rest.
The rifle is incredibly accurate, especially with sako factory ammo.
What ever you do dont scrimp on the rings. Best scope in the world is useless if you cant hold it in place consistently.
Def a jack of all trades but sounds like thats what cj0819 is after, something getting out to 400 but also suitable for bush. I’d say he’ll get sick of carrying a 12lb rifle for bush stalks and get a 308 or magnum which the 3-15 is well suited for, or will want a long range rifle and the 3-15 will also do okay at. I would rec the delta 4-24 but for me 3 is the highest minimum mag. id go for in the bush.Quote:
Originally Posted by zeropak
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....5-30x56-94419/
Buy this. great scope for a tac a1.cant see much point putting a light hunting scope on one.
I like those Tikka tac rifles but they are more of a PRS rifle. It will be pretty heavy for a hunting rifle unless you're doing short walks and mainly staying stationary. I wouldn't put anything too heavy on it. You might end up buying a lighter rifle for hunting later on after a few hunts.
I use a little suppressed 16" Browning X-Bolt for hunting with a swaro z6i 1-6 anyone could shoot a deer at 300 yards with that setup, you don't need a really high powered scope for the distances you're talking.
:) Why has this 2021 thread been breathed life into?
more to the point..what did OP put on it??? if it was Dannyb it wouldnt matter as would have been onsold at least twice since then.
Zombie thread! I've been guilty of this... Recently sent a pm to a member about something they were looking for 4 years ago. Only realised after re-reading the original thread! :dizzy: