Scope suggestions for 50 BMG

[Norseman79]

OK,

I bought a 50 BMG. I didn't have a lot of money for a scope after the price of the rifle and ammo, lol. So I purchased a SWFA fixed power scope for it. I own a few SWFA scopes and for the price they have worked well for me, but I want to try a something different. I'm looking for variable power, 30mm tube, hopefully some ability for zero stop, and most of my scopes are second focal plane. Not sure if FFP is better for long range?

Any suggestions?

I would like to keep it under $1,000.

Thanks

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[Nosferatu]

There's a half gazillion optics that fit that description. What are you shooting at and how far away?

 

[Norseman79]

Right now I'm punching paper targets at only 400 yards. I know of a few places I can safely set up targets at about 800-900 yards.

 

[bolus]

I put a Vortex Viper PST on a 50 bmg. It was sub $1000 and I wanted something with a no-questions lifetime warranty if the 50 shook anything loose on the scope.

The Gen 2 is FFP and I see it online for $899 range

Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 FFP

Please Select Reticle | 30mm Tube

vortexoptics.com

I used Badger rings which are more expensive but I did not want the scope losing zero either

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For over 30 years, Badger Ordnance has been an innovator in precision mounting systems and military grade weapon enhancements, and we’re just getting started..

www.badgerordnance.com

Performed well, nothing shook loose, good eye relief, though I never was able to get to a very long distance range before giving it to my son

 

[Steel Head]

I personally prefer FFP but I shot long for quite a few years successfully with a SFP
The SWFA 5x20 isn't the most modern or trendy scope but they are durable.
PST's are a decent option In that price range

 

[Norseman79]

I put a Vortex Viper PST on a 50 bmg. It was sub $1000 and I wanted something with a no-questions lifetime warranty if the 50 shook anything loose on the scope.

The Gen 2 is FFP and I see it online for $899 range

Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 FFP

Please Select Reticle | 30mm Tube

vortexoptics.com

I used Badger rings which are more expensive but I did not want the scope losing zero either

Rings And Unimounts - Shop

For over 30 years, Badger Ordnance has been an innovator in precision mounting systems and military grade weapon enhancements, and we’re just getting started..

www.badgerordnance.com

Performed well, nothing shook loose, good eye relief, though I never was able to get to a very long distance range before giving it to my son

Thanks for the advice, I'm going to go check one out.

 

[The Heretic]

If you plan to shoot long distance then get one with enough elevation adjustment to handle the drop.

 

[waltermitty]

I was fortunate to have come across a used Nightforce in almost open box like shape...for $800.
Nice, bright, great resolution and on a good day, I could hit a dinner plate at 600 yards with 50BMG
with regularity