What scope for a Barrett?

[JayMcB]

I have tracking on my M82A1, and I expect to have it in my hands for the weekend. Been saving for this a long time.

I didn't get a package with the scope, so now I'm in the market for one.

I will at some point hopefully get to Harvard, where the max distance is 300 yards. Up in NH, I may get to 400, but I don't see going out much past that.

I'm also considering a BORS unit (eventually) if that makes a difference.

NES Brain trust, share the knowledge.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

I have a Bushnell Elite Tactical 3.5-21 w/mil dot on mine (35mm rings).

It's a decent mid-priced scope ($1500-$2000ish) for those not up to springing for a Nightforce or US Optics.

 

[bigblue]

Based on budget...

$1,500 SWFA 5-20x50 HD
$2,500 Nightforce 5-25x56 ATACR
$3,000 Swarovski 5-30x50 Z6i

Probably Nightforce: The whole buy once, cry once mantra right? Once you get up there, US Optics, Nightforce, Swarovski... hard to go wrong. Rob's suggestion isn't bad but for $500 more...

 

[usp45ct]

Go bold...an eoTech holographic sight augmented by iron sights for close in work.

 

[tk421991]

Go bold...an eoTech holographic sight augmented by iron sights for close in work.

That would be the "anti-light-skinned vehicle rifle" set up.

 

[bigblue]

Go bold...an eoTech holographic sight augmented by iron sights for close in work.

**** it, file for an SBR stamp and chop the barrel then throw an Elcan on it.

 

[Pinion]

A telescope.

 

[usp45ct]

**** it, file for an SBR stamp and chop the barrel then throw an Elcan on it.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to bigblue again

any questions?

 

[not new guy]

Gold bead at the muzzle and nothing in back.

Congrats on the Barrett.

 

[PatMcD]

If you are only looking at 400 yds maximum, you don't need huge magnification. I think first and foremost you need to research for ruggedness.

 

[DrBurnsides]

Vortex Razor Series is quite nice..

 

[usp45ct]

Also, not a s one recommendation but looks like there is a thread about Granby opening a 1000 yard range in the near future.

 

[JayMcB]

If you are only looking at 400 yds maximum, you don't need huge magnification. I think first and foremost you need to research for ruggedness.

Barrett sells the BORS units with the Leupold and Nightforce NXS 8-32x56 scopes. No love for Leupold? And I may be getting out past 400, just not right away.

 

[leonoe]

Suggest doing your research based on your needs/wants and budget. There's a lot of good scopes but also a lot of different features that may or may not matter to you such as type of reticle, FFP or non-FFP, zero stop, etc. Also, you have to consider rings and mounts... don't go cheap.

When I was looking for a scope and mount and determining what features mattered or not to me, these site had a lot of the information I needed: http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/forums/5511-sniper-s-hide-rifle-scopes and http://www.snipercentral.com/