Domain: tiger-web1.srvr.media3.us Gun/scope setup for around $2000... Suggestions? | Page 2 | Outdoor Board
Started By
Message

re: Gun/scope setup for around $2000... Suggestions?

Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:14 pm to
Posted by Poule Deau Gravy
US of A
Member since Aug 2019
134 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:14 pm to
quote:

Doug has the SHV on sale for 749


Who's Doug? And where does he sell from?
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1526 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:59 pm to
Doug is at Cameraland NY. Give him a call and he will help you out anything you need. Great prices and business.
Posted by ruger35
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
1675 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 2:31 pm to
quote:

Paired with
quote:
Vortex Precision Matched Rings


I really don't get why everyone on multiple boards suggests these instead of the maker of them, Seekins. Vortex rings are just rebranded Seekins rings, and many times a few dollars more than Seekins because they have the Vortex name.

I feel like Vortex was a really good option for the price when they started, but now they are the same price or higher than many other companies I find myself shying away from their products.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28368 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 2:32 pm to
quote:

Also, if you don't mind buying use join a place like Sniper's Hide and go to their Exchange. You can find great deals on scopes.


I bought a Vortex Razor hd2 4.5-27x56 on their exchange for $1400

Scope didn't even look like it was ever mounted and had box and everything.
I feel like I stole that scope. It's amazing.

I have A Leupold VX5 hd 3-15x44.
I can't imagine a better scope for a hunting rifle.

I however do want to look at the new Nightforce NX8
Posted by ruger35
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
1675 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 2:34 pm to
If you may be interested in the Burris XTRIII check out Tyler at TK Machining. Use code SCOPEVEMEMBER and he's doing 10% off and includes a throw lever and scope level. I almost bought this scope (cheapest price on the web) until I got that Bushnell.

Also check out dvor.com, they have some amazing deals but sometimes you have to be ready to pull the trigger cause they won't last long.
Posted by ruger35
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
1675 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 2:35 pm to
quote:

I bought a Vortex Razor hd2 4.5-27x56 on their exchange for $1400

Scope didn't even look like it was ever mounted and had box and everything.
I feel like I stole that scope. It's amazing.


That's a real steal! Can't beat places like that where there are gear addicts and always looking to fund their next project. Grabbed 2 guns and a scope from there this week.
Posted by ChatRabbit77
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
5904 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 2:45 pm to
Tikka with Meostar r2 2.5-15x56. Great setup
Posted by Gatorgar92
Member since Sep 2019
10 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 5:28 pm to
Hells canyon speed with leupold.
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
7350 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 5:37 pm to
I’ve had good luck with my Sig rangefinder, but haven’t tried the scope yet. It’s a cool concept, but I want to give it a bit more time so they work out the bugs.
Posted by Judge Smails
Native Son of NELA
Member since Mar 2008
5566 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 6:13 pm to
quote:

So the next question to ask is if one of the Nightforce SHV’s or a Z5 2.4-12x50 will be better than a Steiner HX4 4-16x56 or a Meostar 3-12x56?


The Z5 you mentioned above was my choice for a rifle I just had built. I started with a Meopta Meopro and decided to use it on a muzzleloader I’m going to build next year. The Swaro, Steiner, & Meopta will all be European glass. The Nightforce is going to be Jap glass. I have two Bushnell LRSHi scopes (special overruns from GA Precision) that use the same glass as the Nightforce you mentioned. To my eye, the Swaro’s I own are better. Ultimately it’s your money and your choice. Good luck!
This post was edited on 11/26/19 at 6:16 pm
Posted by Megasaurus
Member since Dec 2017
1543 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 7:08 pm to
Tikka or Bergara w/steel steel TPS 1 pc. mount and a set of TPS steeel rings and Leupold VX5 hd 3-15x44.
LINK
This post was edited on 11/26/19 at 7:11 pm
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
71485 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 7:20 pm to
quote:

Tikka with Meostar r2 2.5-15x56


I dont understand buying an air weight rifle and strapping a telescope to the top of it.

Tikka rifles are perfect with a 32mm or 36mm scope. I have a 2.5-8x36 on mine and it is perfect.

Posted by Judge Smails
Native Son of NELA
Member since Mar 2008
5566 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 7:35 pm to
quote:

I dont understand buying an air weight rifle and strapping a telescope to the top of it.


This. I got out of the huge objective business (for several reasons), but to each his own.
Posted by prostyleoffensetime
Mississippi
Member since Aug 2009
12333 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:02 pm to
quote:

I dont understand buying an air weight rifle and strapping a telescope to the top of it.


I had a Tikka with a Zeiss Conquest 3-12x56 and it wasn’t too bad... Ended up selling the gun and buying a BAR, but keeping the Zeiss. That setup is a tank but excellent for sitting in a ladder stand over a food plot where the max shot is 200 yards.

The more I think about it, it looks like I’m going to end up with the Z5 and call it a day. That on top of a light Tikka should be what I’m looking for to skirt ditch banks looking over fields that I have cover crops planted in.

Thanks for all the help in the thread. Got a better response than I anticipated.
Posted by White Bear
Deer-Thirty
Member since Jul 2014
17377 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:43 pm to
What caliber rifle?
Posted by Junky
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2005
9155 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:49 pm to
Here ya go:

CZ 527 6.5 Grendel. Single set trigger (probably my next purchase as I have a spare scope. $725-760

Vortex Razor 3x15 $800-1200

Posted by Masterag
'Round Dallas
Member since Sep 2014
20135 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:28 pm to
quote:

bergara
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
71485 posts
Posted on 11/27/19 at 6:17 am to
What caliber are you going to get?

You need a .30-06 if you dont already own one.
Posted by Timmayy
Houston
Member since Mar 2016
1672 posts
Posted on 11/27/19 at 6:36 am to
Ok boomer
Posted by Timmayy
Houston
Member since Mar 2016
1672 posts
Posted on 11/27/19 at 6:36 am to
308*
first pageprev pagePage 2 of 3Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram