Looking to buying a "mid" priced scope(up to 1K) for my Sig 716. Was thinking of a Vortex Viper 4x16.

Been really enjoying long range shooting, and want to step it up...say 300 yard range(I know...this really isn't all that long...but being a novice at this skill set...long for me)

 

Best to ask the experienced experts...

I think the vortex is a great scope for the money and will be on my next scope purchase.

I love Nikon... For you maybe look at the Nikon M-308, M for Monarch, 308 for specifically designed for the AR-10 308 round platform. I think its a 4-16x50? or something like that.

 

They have a large selection of Monarch you just have to look at what specific desires you have. I put a Monarch on my .308 Bolt action and am absolutely ecstatic, its like getting $1000 quality for $500 and so on.

No experience with Vortex but hear they are good scopes.

 

I do like the Sightron SIII 6-24x or the Bushnell 6-24x H2DMR Elite tactical scopes. Have experience with Bushnell and Sightron. Great glass for the money and under the $1000 mark. Both can be had for about $800-850. Remember you will need to buy rings too and a rail if you dont have them. Good rings are around $150 and rail about $100.

Have a look at the SWFA-SS scopes. Lots of praise on Sniper's Hide and other long-range forums. I'm eyeballing their 3-9x FFP tactical model.

It would be helpfull to understand what kind of shooting you had in mind. Tactical? Benchrest? Hunting? All different requirements....

Thanks guys, Shane45-Bench...

For 300 yards, you can get a decent scope for $500. If you want to move to longer distances later, spend the extra coin now. $1000 buys you a lot of glass these days. Much more than it did 10 years ago.

 

I'm a huge Vortex fan. I think Vortex and Sightron give you the most scope for the $$ these days. There are a lot of others in the 1K range that compete, too.

 

The Vortex Viper PST collection has several scopes under and right around 1K

 

For a little more coin, you are getting into lower end (and "lower end" is VERY relative here) Nightforce scopes. http://www.amazon.com/NightForce-Precision-Benchrest-Illuminated-Riflescope/dp/B002YF78GI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1358473537&sr=8-4&keywords=nightforce+scope

I honestly am not that well informed on bench rest type shooting But Im fairly sure BR shooters go after magnification. So I think that something in the nighforce line might be worth a look.

I have a vortex razor and PST if you wanna take a ride and check them out, unless the razor sells quick

If its for benchrest then I would definitely go with a Sightron SIII 6-24x or 8-32x. Sightron has a huge following in the benchrest community. Excellent crisp, clear glass and well built.

 

For rings, I recommend the Burris Signature Zee rings. Great product.