Captain Dave
Shooter
In a word - USUALLY!
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Don't forget about the Japanese. Some of their stuff is pretty good. But I agree, generally Germany or Austria make the best. JMO. So many folks get all wrapped up in the rifle and buy glass with whatever money they have left. I believe this is flawed logic. For the most part, rifles these days are pretty accurate - more accurate than many of their owners are capable of shooting. Glass can and will make a significant difference in the effectiveness of a rig. As I said in the original thread - USUALLY.What type of rifle are we talking?If it’s an Accuracy International I would say no. If your shooting a Ruger American then yes your scope should cost more.
The deciding factor should be Chinese glass or German glass. I say buy whatever you can afford.
First focal plane is another very expensive decision but not necessary for everyone.
Yeah I watched 2 guys 'zeroing' deer rifles which amounted to close to a 12" pie plate 'pattern' at 100 yards.As long as we are talking 300 yards and in.
Most folks have zero business shooting that far even.
Once you get used to good glass you'll never turn back. Same for binoculars. It's a real curse!I think this was a much more relevant discussion 30 years ago. Today, for hunting…not so much.
Plenty of good scopes out there to be had under $500 that will get you past legal shooting hours just fine. If you want to invest in glass….invest in binoculars.
I can kill the same deer with a $350 scope you can kill with a $1350 scope.
As long as we are talking 300 yards and in.
Most folks have zero business shooting that far even.
Good!! I can do coffee cup @ 100.Yeah I watched 2 guys 'zeroing' deer rifles which amounted to close to a 12" pie plate 'pattern' at 100 yards.
They weren't gonna hit much beyond 100 with their rifles, scopes, and technique.