another scope question, but more about features

jjohnson636 · 11-30-2014, 03:35 PM

Currently I'm stuck in limbo trying to find a scope that's mil/mil, at least a 50mm objective and under $500. The closest I can come up with is the PA FFP 4-14x44. The scope doesn't need to be FFP, but mil/mil I'm set on. From my research, many have spoke to the ease of dialing a correction using matching mil/mil reticle and turrets. Most of the scopes in this price range have a mil reticle with moa turret adjustments.

**foxx** · 11-30-2014, 03:44 PM

SWFA has a great sale ending today on SS. They have Mil/Mil. Be sure to look closely at specs, they come in MOA as well.

**foxx** · 11-30-2014, 03:49 PM

All of these are Mil/Mil:

Highly recommend any/all of them. The only one I do not have is the SWFA 3-15. I would buy one, but decided the PA was good enough at 1/3 the price. The sale price is tempting, though.

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-15x42-Tact...pe-P62238.aspx (3-15x)

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-10x42-Tactic...pe-P53712.aspx (fixed 10x)

Midway has a nice weaver 3-10 tactical (midway exclusive) http://www.midwayusa.com/product/598...ProductFinding

Primary Arms are nice for the money as well. https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_...pa4-14xffp.htm

None f these scopes need or would benefit from larger objective lenses. Just not necessary. Higher production cost without practical advantage. All of these are plenty bright beyond legal hunting hours, I assure you.

jjohnson636 · 11-30-2014, 05:32 PM

I've looked and read about the SWFA scopes and they've received nothing but great reviews, but the scopes that fit my requirements are out of my budget. Again, as it stands, the PA 4-14x44 FFP mil/mil is the closest I've been able to find. I'm hoping to find a scope that fit my requirements, if not, I'll have to go with the Primary Arms FFP for now.

savagemann · 12-01-2014, 08:07 PM

I have the PA 4-14x44. It is great. Glass is super clear for the price.
Only thing to be aware of is that as you zoom, the crosshairs get pretty big. Like big enough to cover a target at long range.
This isn't a problem for hitting steel plates at 1000 yards, but if you are going for super precision at 1000 yards, you will have issues.

I also have a PA 4-16x44. The glass in nowhere as clear as the FFP model.

jjohnson636 · 12-02-2014, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by savagemann

I have the PA 4-14x44. It is great. Glass is super clear for the price.
Only thing to be aware of is that as you zoom, the crosshairs get pretty big. Like big enough to cover a target at long range.
This isn't a problem for hitting steel plates at 1000 yards, but if you are going for super precision at 1000 yards, you will have issues.

I also have a PA 4-16x44. The glass in nowhere as clear as the FFP model.

I've pulled the trigger on the PA FFP 4-14x44. I will still consider buying a second scope that sports at least a 50mm objective. The Hawke Sidewinder 30 and the Falcon Menace are in my sights.