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Scope for the bench

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  • 10-04-2023 10:48pm
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    anotherguy33
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi lads, I will be moving over to do some benchrest shooting this year and I was looking for advice for a scope. Preferably something that would do for 50m but also something that could get me out past 100m any suggestions appreciated, thanks.



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    JP22
    Registered Users Posts: 572 ✭✭✭JP22


    Most lads who take BR seriously use 36x power SFP scopes (fixed or variable) and quite a few use bigger magnifications, especially for 100m target shooting.

    RF BR Classes are

    Semi Auto – any weight, any scope magnification

    International Sporter <8.5lbs, max 6.5 scope magnification

    Factory Sporter <8.5lbs, max 12 scope magnification

    Light Varmint Class <10.5lbs, any scope magnification

    Heavy Varmint Class <15lbs, any scope magnification

    What budget are we talking about?, some are eye watering prices, what scope you choose will be largely down to personal choice/budget, better quality/higher power costs more. Don’t overlook second hand scopes, a used Weaver 36x (no longer made) are a super buy.



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    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,057 ✭✭✭clivej


    I've just bought this. It will do me for 100m and 50m.

    https://www.optics-trade.eu/en/vector-optics-sentinel-x-10-40x50-sfp.html



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    anotherguy33
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭anotherguy33


    Cheers lads, my budget would range between 250-400. New to benchrest and would like to start off well. Says it could take up to a month for delivery? Are they trustworthy Clive?



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    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,057 ✭✭✭clivej


    This was my first order from them, but from another post ppl say they are good. It was posted out with UPS today, €14, and delivery is stated for Monday. I think I got the last one,

    If your interested in benchrest, they have a competition on at Harbour House this Sunday. It would be a great way to see the workings of, and ask as many questions about gear, and see the equipment as you can.

    I'll be there trying as I may with my 'get started in benchrest' gear to keep up with the big boys n gals



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    anotherguy33
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭anotherguy33


    Yea I'm a member there, been asking the questions but I said would raise it here aswel. You can never have enough advice/opinions. Could possible shoot it with the 10/22 but can only make it one day and the PRS has peeked my interest.



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    JP22
    Registered Users Posts: 572 ✭✭✭JP22


    Krale is another good place for scopes, Netherlands, EU, so no customs.

    https://www.krale.shop/eu/sport-shooting/optics/rifle-scopes/




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