I posted a thread about a Leupold scope that took a dump this weekend during my first precision rifle class. I got some good suggestions.
Now I have another subject. My instructor strongly suggested I get a Vortex Viper PST Gen II FFP scope. He said it wasn't as clear as a Nightforce, but other than that, I would be satisfied.
Now I could use suggestions regarding maximum magnification and scope rings.
My Leupold maxes out at 20x, and it seemed fine at 1000 yards. One of my instructors said he shoots 16x. The other one loves high magnification.
Is there any consensus on magnification for long range shooting? I expect to stop fighting the herd and get a bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor. I don't actually know how far I'll end up trying to shoot. I know I'll get to 1000, though.
I may also get a cheaper Mil-dot scope for my AR-15.