I'm looking for a good scope to put on my FAL, for under $500. I will be using the DSA mount, so I'm pretty sure it will be steady enough.
Most of my shooting will be between 80 and 280 yards (longest range nearby), but I'd like it to be able to go out to 500 yards or so.
However, I do want to be able to turn down the power to something appropriate for quick acqusition and aiming on closer moving targets (ie, a deer running at 40 yards). (Of course, by habit, when hunting, I always leave the scoped turned down to the lowest power because close shots have less warning, and I usually have time to turn it up for long shots.)
Other parameters:
1. no need for objective > 40mm.
2. must be rugged, not fragile
3. must stay in adjustment
Right now, my first choice is a Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x40mm ($375 @ swfa.com). Is this a good choice?
What are the important differences between the Vari-X II and Vari-X III? Would I be better served by a lower power?
thanks
Most of my shooting will be between 80 and 280 yards (longest range nearby), but I'd like it to be able to go out to 500 yards or so.
However, I do want to be able to turn down the power to something appropriate for quick acqusition and aiming on closer moving targets (ie, a deer running at 40 yards). (Of course, by habit, when hunting, I always leave the scoped turned down to the lowest power because close shots have less warning, and I usually have time to turn it up for long shots.)
Other parameters:
1. no need for objective > 40mm.
2. must be rugged, not fragile
3. must stay in adjustment
Right now, my first choice is a Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x40mm ($375 @ swfa.com). Is this a good choice?
What are the important differences between the Vari-X II and Vari-X III? Would I be better served by a lower power?
thanks