Recommendations for Scope and Bi-pod for Sig Cross

[MrPeabody]

Hi All -

I am looking for what the collective would suggest for a scope and bi-pod for a Sig Cross in a 308. I am purely looking for affordable performance. Not cheap, nor top shelf. Something that is repeatable and adjustable for 100 - 500 yards.

TIA for your input.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I have the Steiner 1-4X and an Atlas.

Be advised, I have it for horsepower not to shoot at "ate hun-dirt" yards.

 

[BR8818]

These are scopes under $1k I've had/have, and liked alot (except the PLX-c @$1500, but it's worth it).
Razor genii e 1-6 mrad con heavy.

PA PLX-C 1-8 griffen mil ret. con center aiming point is a chevron.

Trijicon credo 2-10x36 mrad con reticle wasn't great at low power, and no side focus.

Athlon Helos BTR genii 2-12x42 mrad con center aiming point is a huge dot.

Meopta Optika6 3-18x50 mrad ret. con its big & heavy

As for bipods I prefer a Harris over all the expensive ones.

 

[jerzyperson]

Honestly I just picked up an arken to see what the hype is about. So far it's a great scope. And have it sitting on an atlas bt47

 

[Hookeye]

What is the overall weight goal of the rifle/scope combo?

 

[MrPeabody]

What is the overall weight goal of the rifle/scope combo?

Right now, no significant limit. Looking for something to just get me in the accuracy door without breaking the bank....

 

[MrPeabody]

Honestly I just picked up an arken to see what the hype is about. So far it's a great scope. And have it sitting on an atlas bt47

What model?

 

[jerzyperson]

What model?

I got the new epl4 6x24 its their lightweight 30mm model. Has Japanese glass. Great clarity, very little tunneling, and with the 25% off sale they have going. Out the door to my house with a throw level for $380.

 

[jerzyperson]

What model?

 

[indyblue]

Atlas bipod and a Vortex scope would fit your requirements nicely.

 

[MrPeabody]

I got the new epl4 6x24 its their lightweight 30mm model. Has Japanese glass. Great clarity, very little tunneling, and with the 25% off sale they have going. Out the door to my house with a throw level for $380.

I'll check.it out, thanks!

 

[MrPeabody]

Atlas bipod and a Vortex scope would fit your requirements nicely.

 

[MrPeabody]

Thanks, I'll give it a look

 

[Benjamin]

My super budget recommendation on special at euro optic:

Bushnell Prime 4-12x40 (Capped/Exposed) SFP Multi-X Crosshair Black Riflescope RP4124BS3​

Bushnell Prime 4-12x40 (Capped/Exposed) SFP Multi-X Crosshair Black Riflescope RP4124BS3

Bushnell Prime 4-12x40 (Capped/Exposed) SFP Multi-X Crosshair Black Riflescope RP4124BS3 For Sale

www.eurooptic.com

Or

Burris Droptine 3-9x40​

https://www.sportoptics.com/burris-riflescope-200019.html

Or

Sig Sauer WHISKEY 3 3-9x50​

Sig Sauer WHISKEY 3 3-9x50

SFP BDC-1 Quadplex Reticle - 1" tube

www.sportoptics.com

Now for serious part. I strongly disagree with the premise of your question. Buy a FFP scope that means the reticle is located in the front focal plane and the reticle changes and thus is useful for measuring at all magnification. Spend the money and get decent glass.

Buy this:

Burris Xtreme Tactical XTR II 5-25x50 Illum SCR Mil Scope 201051

Burris Xtreme Tactical XTR II 5-25x50 SCR Mil Scope 201051 | Only at EuroOptic.com!

www.eurooptic.com

It’s a close out deal on a 5-25x50 Burris XTRii ffp scope mil/mil with illumination. Brand new! These scopes were $1200 a few years ago. Buy a $20 Bi-pod off Amazon that’s a copy of a Harris. But when it comes to the scope this Burris is an incredible value and I usually recommend people spend a minimum of 1/2 the cost of the rifle on the glass.


Just to be clear that’s what I have here. A $20 Bi-pod and a $569 scope. Budget another $60 for rings. If that’s too much try a fixed power swfa super sniper 10x with mil/mil reticle/adjustments for around $300 maybe cheaper on Black Friday.

 

[DadSmith]

Hi All -

I am looking for what the collective would suggest for a scope and bi-pod for a Sig Cross in a 308. I am purely looking for affordable performance. Not cheap, nor top shelf. Something that is repeatable and adjustable for 100 - 500 yards.

TIA for your input.

Check out https://aaoptics.com/

He has vortex and they have inexpensive to expensive and in between. Vortex has excellent customer service as does aaoptics.

Bushnell stay away from. I'm going on my 9th business day waiting for a response from their customer service to get a scope sent back that failed. Their customer service is so far nonexistent.

 

[STFU]

Might also look at a Harris bi-pod. I have two of them and zero regrets.

 

[Dholcomb]

Highly recommend atlas as bipod choice. Vortex razor hd gen 2 are almost indestructible and hold their value well if you decide to resell. Can go with the slightly lower magnification to save some money if need be.

 

[SSE]

Check out the Arken line. I have 2 of the 6-24 sh4 gen 2 and love them. They are better than most scopes that are twice the money. I have not had a chance to check out the model with the Jap glass, some people like them better, some do not.

 

[nucular]

I am planning on picking up a Tikka 6.5cm and was originally looking at Vortex but I'm super interested to hear how these new PA optics are. This is the 308, they also have a 6.5cm

Primary Arms SLx 3-18x50mm FFP Gen II Rifle Scope - Illuminated ACSS APOLLO .308/6.5 Grendel Reticle

DetailsThis Primary Arms rifle scope is part of the SLx optics line. SLx optics built their reputation for innovation, reliability, and value. All SLx optics undergo rigorous field-testing during development to best serve you in any environment.The Primary Arms 3-18x50mm Gen II first focal plane...

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