optic selection....
rifle: 18" bbl AR platform
use: hunting in Maine but I plan to hunt other states/game during retirement
why I ask: I've owned 1 scope in my life. My first yr of hunting, over 40 yrs ago. Lost some nice deer because I couldn't fix on a moving deer in time. Used only iron sights or red dot/magnifier since. It just seems like this is a special caliber that can be great up close but wants to stretch it's legs occasionally.
Story: I've been building std caliber AR's for a bit, got the bug to build diff calibers and here I am. The rifle is for whitetail hunting, more stalking than blinds(70/30). I live in Maine so the hunting can sometimes be described as who's surprising who, I shot a whitetail a 4' once.... from the hip after he crashed into the thicket I was standing in... from directly behind me while I was holding my rifle on my boot fumbling for a light. Time from CRASH to BOOM? About the time it took my smoke to hit the ground.
My longest shot was just under 200yds, front too me.
Terrain: Everything from 'can't see shit' to 'Are you kidding? I can't see that far'
Timing: Most of my kills are early AM or late day low light.
Me: A bit broken down. My emergency pack is a lot lighter than it used to be and I still can't hit a college fastball.
Future: Maybe stretch it out a bit, I've never had a chance or spot to shoot 300/400yds... someday I guess.
Anyway, the more info the better I heard once. I don't imagine my eyes are getting any better and shooting buried in a scope isn't my thing. Thoughts and suggestions appreciated. Oh, I'm not too upset spending money. Best is better than good, anything less than good is still in the store. Thanks
rifle: 18" bbl AR platform
use: hunting in Maine but I plan to hunt other states/game during retirement
why I ask: I've owned 1 scope in my life. My first yr of hunting, over 40 yrs ago. Lost some nice deer because I couldn't fix on a moving deer in time. Used only iron sights or red dot/magnifier since. It just seems like this is a special caliber that can be great up close but wants to stretch it's legs occasionally.
Story: I've been building std caliber AR's for a bit, got the bug to build diff calibers and here I am. The rifle is for whitetail hunting, more stalking than blinds(70/30). I live in Maine so the hunting can sometimes be described as who's surprising who, I shot a whitetail a 4' once.... from the hip after he crashed into the thicket I was standing in... from directly behind me while I was holding my rifle on my boot fumbling for a light. Time from CRASH to BOOM? About the time it took my smoke to hit the ground.
My longest shot was just under 200yds, front too me.
Terrain: Everything from 'can't see shit' to 'Are you kidding? I can't see that far'
Timing: Most of my kills are early AM or late day low light.
Me: A bit broken down. My emergency pack is a lot lighter than it used to be and I still can't hit a college fastball.
Future: Maybe stretch it out a bit, I've never had a chance or spot to shoot 300/400yds... someday I guess.
Anyway, the more info the better I heard once. I don't imagine my eyes are getting any better and shooting buried in a scope isn't my thing. Thoughts and suggestions appreciated. Oh, I'm not too upset spending money. Best is better than good, anything less than good is still in the store. Thanks
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