I am looking to buy a new scope for my ruger m77 mark11 .300 win mag. I have a budget close to 1000 dollars. I would like to get a ballistic turret so i can change on the fly. A couple scope i have been looking at are the vortex pst, ziess conquest, swarovski z3, leupold, and the huskemaw. Any help would be appreciated.

What kind of ranges and shooting conditions will you be experiencing? Do you prefer FFP or SFP scopes? I'd urge you to go over to the S.W.F.A. website and log on to the OT Forums.

Where you at in this decision?

I will be using one for hunting. I was talking to some people and now I am trying to decide on a BDC reticle or the turret any thoughts.

swarovski z3; If I had that kind of dough !


All my scopes have a BDC type reticle, except one which is a mil-dot.

BDC type "systems" are generally quicker on acquisition but not quite as accurate (potentially) as turning knobs. In many hunting scenarios, you may not have the time to dial-in yardages. In those instances, holdover type reticles usually shine. However, with 2FP scopes, you have to use the holdover markings on one power only...usually high power. That may complicate the situation in very low light usage applications as the EP is diminished. That said, just make sure you practice a lot. From your original list, the Swaros are the best...IMO. The Conquest's are fine also. I just picked up one of the new Conquest Duralyt units to mess with. So far, it's a keeper. You may wish to check it out also.

So are you saying with the bdc reticles the lines will change with power? I just picked up a meoptapro scope with the bdc from cabelas so as I change powers will the yardages change?

With 2FP (second focal plane) scopes, one can normally only be accurate at one power...usually the highest setting. The reticle size does not change (relative to the target) when power settings are increased or decreased. You could mathematically figure out the subtensions I guess, or just shoot and make a note at all settings and ranges. With FFP (1st focal plane) scopes, this is not an issue. The reticle changes (relative to the target) so as to keep the subtensions equal. The Meopro is a 2FP scope. Therefore, at high power you are good to go. I apologize if my explanation is confusing. A mind is a terrible thing to use...in my case "not use". LOL

No that makes sense I think I will be good just using the main reticle for close or moving shots and then just work up the highest setting, but are there any good single plane scopes out there under a grand. They dont really say on most sites.

Most scopes for the American market are second focal plane because that is what sells the best for usual applications (hunting, varmint and predator shooting, etc.). There are some FFP models, but they are mostly high end scopes and / or European in origin. Many tactical scopes are now available as FFP configurations. If interested, check into some of the Vortex or IOR/ Valdata offerings...and of course Zeiss, S&B, etc (the expensive ones).

The Meopta Meopro you selected is a very nice choice and should suffice for your hunting needs. Good luck.