Best Scope for long range shooting

[waldedw]

Am going to peek into the rabbit hole that is long range shooting, I need a different scope as my Sig Sauer BDX system only has adjustments that allow me to shoot out to 800 yards.
I am seriously contemplating a Nightforce NX8 2.5 - 20 x 50mm with MOA reticle and since the rifle is also used for hunting I think I will go with the second focal plane. I think a 20 MOA base will go on first to give me more elevation range.
I know there are some long rangers out there so what are your thoughts.

[Smokinyotes]

I guess it depends on how far you want to shoot and what cartridge you are shooting. I have a few NF 5.5-22x50 sfp MOART. With 25 moa rails I have about 65 minutes of adjustment up. I also have a NF 8-32x56 sfp MOAR. I prefer the “T” reticle for anything over 1000 yards.

[wallz]

I thought the BDX only lights up to 800 unless you add a kestrel, and then it will be unlimited?

You can also just use a drop calculator, or app like strelok and just use the dial on the sig scope to get you out further, as long as you have enough of a cant on the rail now.

Or you could guy a new scope. I have been looking at the March scopes lately.

[Twisted Canuck]

I'm a big fan of Leica, I'd have a serious look at this:

https://leica-camera.com/en-int/sport-optics/scopes/prs

Kahles also has a very nice LR scope, a friend has one and really likes it, but he says the reticle is too busy for him.

Good glass is a must for LR, and it isn't cheap.

[raab]

How far do you want to shoot, and what’s your budget? Do you need FFP or can you live with SFP? Also you want to use this gun for hunting, how much does the gun weigh, and how much do you want to tote around? Lastly what cartridge?

[glen moa]

If you use a scope that won’t adjust high enough you can use a different aiming point on the reticle. Like we’re the duplex thick part starts.

[catnthehat]

Lots of options out there , but " long range" is a prerry wide open statement .
Hunting as well or strictly target shooting ?
Lots of fellas using 10-50x60mm SFF scopes , many use FFP but for targets I don't like them , I also prefer straight target dots. This is for shooting at official sized targets on a square range .no need to range or estimate with a hash mark style reticle .
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