Scope for the bench

anotherguy33 · 10-04-2023 09:48PM #1

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.

clivej · 12-04-2023 01:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120466372#Comment_120466372

If your there on Sunday come and say hello 😉

JP22 · 11-04-2023 04:26PM

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.

clivej · 11-04-2023 04:44PM

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

anotherguy33 · 11-04-2023 05:14PM

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?

clivej · 11-04-2023 05:56PM

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

anotherguy33 · 11-04-2023 06:26PM

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.

JP22 · 11-04-2023 06:29PM

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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