Looking at a true Benchrest Scope

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andyd1179

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Hya Guys,


I've been talking to someone this weekend from a scope company about the idea of a true Benchrest scope for rimfire and air rifle, and they are very interested in the idea.

So what I need to do is run this thread on here and on one or two others to see what rimfire and air rifle shooters would want from a scope and then gather the information from you to put into a document for them to look at.

Some of you are well known shooters and it would be good to have your names to add to this document, so maybe it would be good if you emailed me as my email address is available in my profile.

So what would make a good scope that was at an affordable price for all shooters as this is what we are looking at, not just top shooters but the shooter looking to get into the sport at mid level in custom rifles.

Some have said the following:
Fix power is the way to go with maybe a magnification of 45x45
MOA of 1/16th for finer zeroing
A bigger exit pupil
A good eye relief
The mil dot being a different colour to be able to be seen on different targets
Left to right turret on the left of the scope
Weight around 17oz
1" tube

These are just a few ideas but if rimfire and air rifle shooters are to have a true Benchrest scope, then this is the starting point by gathering information from shooters to start the process, we are the ones on the firing line and shoot bechrest and know what would make the difference.

So please make your views known in what details you would like to see in the scope.

Andyd
 
Power: 40X is nice, more could be better as long as optical acuity is not compromised.
MOA: 1/8 MOA clicks are fine, 1/16 MOA clicks might be better. Clicks must be positive, repeatable and accurate.
Exit Pupil: Larger might be better but not with some other sacrifice.
Eye Relief: Not sure if this has ever been an issue when a scope is on a benchrest rifle.
Reticle: Dots and cross hairs are excellent options. Mil-dot types are not benchrest types. Lighted can have some benefit.
Turrets: See MOA points. Where they are oriented is truly a personal issue.
Weight: Light is good but large diameter tubes and objectives tend to be directly correlated to weight. Until successful carbon fiber tubes are introduced, weight may be a necessary evil when ultimate quality is pursued.
Tube: 34mm for the best in light transmission.

The March 50X is a great scope and approaches that "holy grail" we are looking for. The price certainly makes one pause, however, this is the nature of the beast.
 
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