Scope advice please?

Bluez

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Fellas I know nothing about Scopes.

But I am trying to set up one of my newer rifles as a DMR, since all my others are set up as CQB.

I bought it unfired used for a song (well not really a song but I didnt pay nearly as much as it should have cost)
One of my most lucky buys in a while:

It has a breathtaking billet (!) Seekins Precsion Lower mated to a billet(!) Vltor Mur D Upper and a Noveske, CHF, cerakoted barrel.
because of the high end barrel and the beautiful Hydrodipping job I decided to set it up as a designated marksman.
I also have 120 rounds of 69 gr match grade PPU in stock.

I found a scope I liked:
Powerful, good brand and on sale:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/123...-reticle-matte

BUT with a 5.56mm round I dont know if the maximum 18x isnt a bit overkill..
The 18x adds some weight and some cost (not much though since this scope is on sale)

then there is also this:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/918...-reticle-matte

Lighter, slightly cheaper

BUT what I really want is a scope that is already camoed up.
I found on here:
Nikon PROSTAFF 3-9x40 Rifle Scope BDC Reticle 1/4 MOA Realtree APG Camo 6724

is this prostaff any good, form the looks and weight I like it?

I am looking to range maybe 600m, with match grade Ammo which is appropriate for a DMR I think, want to keep the Glass camoed and am open to any scope thats:
- reasonably robust
- Holds zero VERY well for extended in the bush operations.
- Not made in China
- performs well in uncertain light
- under 350 USD

Once the scope is on I will replace the troy flip ups with 45 degree angled irons as a back up for short range engagements.

Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations for a scope?
Also what EXACT products do I need to buy to make my scope mount on my picatinny rail to hold zero reliably assuming extended in the bush operations?
 

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Bluez

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Kwo: Thanks for the links.:)

Still looking for a factory camouflaged scope though.
I went thru a lot of trouble to make sure my rifle doesnt look like a black stick to attract the human eye on the approach.

So I dont want to add another shorter black stick on top of it, otherwise I have to use scrimmage for camoflage which I was hoping to avoid.
 
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SilvrSRT10

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This might interest you.
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Millett-4-16x-Tactical-Rifle-Scope/dp/B004QEYRJQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1393116395&sr=8-5&keywords=millett+scope]Amazon.com: Millett 4-16x 50mm TRS- 1 30mm Tactical Rifle Scope (A-TAC Camo): Sports & Outdoors[/ame]
 

SilvrSRT10

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That's beautiful!
I almost bought it just now.
Still might :)

Read the reviews. Millet makes great glass for the money.

Unfortunately, I think they are Made In China.

Millett sold to Bushnell a number of years back. But it's still an incredible scope. As good as many scopes that cost 3 to 4 times as much.
 
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Bluez

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Read the reviews. Millet makes great glass for the money.

Can you link ,me to a decent picatinny mount for this scope?
I dont know which ones can be relied on to keep zero and which ones cant...

What do u think of this one?
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Armed-Ops-Tactical-Earth-Cantilever/dp/B00GPFBPFS/ref=pd_rhf_sc_s_cp_?ie=UTF8&refRID=0SM13Y5AMDR34EMZFWK2[/ame]
 

Bluez

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The more I read the more I am liking this millet!

Edit: Oh I just read it is Chinese :(
At this price I was hoping japanese or at least Malaysia..
 

SilvrSRT10

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And here is a very cheap scope.
I would buy it if my rifle was inexpensive but whats the sense of putting a $65 scope on a almost $3000 (retail) rifle?

AIM Sports 3-9x40 Camo Coated Scope - Rifle Scopes at Binoculars

If you're looking for a longer range weapon then you might want more magnification than this scope offers.

You could just get a couple camo scope rings and mount them to the picatinny rail on your gun. But the mount you showed looks good as well.
 

SilvrSRT10

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The more I read the more I am liking this millet!

Edit: Oh I just read it is Chinese :(
At this price I was hoping japanese or at least Malaysia..
Yeah, that's a downer but it still gets great reviews. Looking at a comparable scope from anywhere else will double the price I think.
 

kwo51

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If you want real moa from your gun the rings will have to be lapped. Over my head but the pro shooters I know have hours into mounting their scopes.JMO
 

Bluez

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You're right its almost certainly not good enough , especially since its only 65 bucks.

if I cant find what I want I might use it as a starter scope to train switching to 45 degree angled Irons on the course.

I really like the scope you linked ,but I simply won't buy anything arms industry related that is chinese a sI dont want to play a part in building them up.
A starter scope i could maybe justify since then I dont give them much..

Aren't Nikons japanese?
Maybe I should look at them again.
There was one I liked but it was sold out.
 
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Bluez

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If you want real moa from your gun the rings will have to be lapped. Over my head but the pro shooters I know have hours into mounting their scopes.JMO

Hmm. I know nothing about that.
Hopefully at the ranges I am looking at 600m tops ( it is a 5.56mm) that will not be an issue :)
 

SilvrSRT10

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Nightforce, Burris, Tikka and I believe Leapers/UTG are made in America. But I haven't seen any of those in camo.

Again, the Nikon is only a 3-9 power. You may want something that will get you a little closer than that.
 
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kwo51

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The guns mostly I'm talking about are 308 or 300 some 338. Most are in service. Some call them space guns.
 

ninja man

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if you want to spend the money, schmidt and bender. but i cant afford that so i got a bushnell elite 6500. one for my .270 and one for my .338 lapua. i like them a lot and for the money, is a great deal. they are made in japan i believe. as far as camo, you are better off getting the scope and rings you want and then painting it. i wouldnt give up quality for a paint job. cabelas has a set of camo rings that run about $70. the rings i got are warne for both rifles. about $120 a set. i dont need a super expensive scope or rings, however i want a good quality piece. so i opted for the middle of the road. i am not disappointed one bit. the warne rings work well with my bushnell scope. i would also recommend the mildot reticle. i find it easier to sight in and adjust for your target.
 

ninja man

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my box says made in japan. i know some of the cheaper stuff is made in china. but from what understand the elite scopes are made in japan with german glass? not sure about that, but what i heard.
 

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