Scope for load development

[captpaul]

Do any of you guys use higher powered scopes strictly for load development? I have been thinking of buying an affordable 6X24 just for the purpose of shooting groups, then switching back to the old trusty 3X9 for hunting. Any recommendations on a cheap scope that will hold up for bench work?

 

[42769vette]

Do any of you guys use higher powered scopes strictly for load development? I have been thinking of buying an affordable 6X24 just for the purpose of shooting groups, then switching back to the old trusty 3X9 for hunting. Any recommendations on a cheap scope that will hold up for bench work?

ive considered buying a scope just for load development. i was thinking 42x nightforce but i never wanted it bad enough to spend that kind of money.

for what your talking about your 3-9 is going to be easier to shoot groups with than a straight 6x so i dont see the "upgrade" in what your doing.

also defining cheap would help with a scope recomendation

 

[captpaul]

ive considered buying a scope just for load development. i was thinking 42x nightforce but i never wanted it bad enough to spend that kind of money.

for what your talking about your 3-9 is going to be easier to shoot groups with than a straight 6x so i dont see the "upgrade" in what your doing.

also defining cheap would help with a scope recomendation

To clarify, I am talking a 6 X 24 X 1" tube. I was thinking more along the lines of using the upper range (24X) for the bench work. The neighborhood of $300 is probably the max i am looking to spend, any ideas?

 

[snapping turtle]

I think he meant a 6-24 varible scope.

I picked up a nice 10X fixed and put warne QD rings on it. It works to 100 yards but i wish it was a 12X or 16X. Since it came with a rifle purchase the price was right. Easy on easy off and it tracks and holds well.

Lots of rimfire shooters use the BSA platnium 6-24's but i don't know if they would hold up to the recoil of big rounds. Lifetime warranty cheap cost. they make a 8-32 also. Once again I see them on rimfires.

 

[42769vette]

To clarify, I am talking a 6 X 24 X 1" tube. I was thinking more along the lines of using the upper range (24X) for the bench work. The neighborhood of $300 is probably the max i am looking to spend, any ideas?

got ya. when i saw 6x24 not 6-24 i got fixed power in my brain and it was not making scence how that would be helpfull.

i have 1 6-24x50 old style vortex crossfire left. the only thing is its 30mm tube. how stuck are you on a 1 inch tube?

 

[captpaul]

PM'ed you vette