OK,,,,Im lookin at a .458 SOCOM and need your input guys.......

[Ratdog68]

Sounds like you're well on your way. Congrats.

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

What do you guys think about the ATN X-Sight 5-18 Smart Riflescope

 

[Ratdog68]

The "Yugo" of the night optic world. Wade threw the endless page thread on it... nuttin' but headaches.

 

[FrankT]

ATN made in China x-sight, about 50/50 if it will work right out of the box. Not sure it will take your recoil either.

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

Wow! That's all I need to hear....
What do you guys recommend for around the same price range/ (Or do they make something good for around 700.00?)

 

[FrankT]

For night hunting? I will let the vendors tell you, Daytime I am a Vortex guy.

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

I just bought a BIG MeOpta for daytime. Got it on my 30-06
During a full moon night,,,,its GREAT!!

 

[FrankT]

That is very nice

 

[rgilbert]

I ran a Nikon Pro Staff 3x9x50 on my Socom for all of the shooting I've done with it. I used a ND40 visible laser for night hunting. It handled the recoil well. As for as night vision. I do not think one is made that will take the recoil. I believe you would have to step up to thermal and then you would be several thousand dollars in the hole. I like my socom, but prefer the 6.8 for hog hunting where I may have multiple shots.

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

I understand,,,,I don't do enough night time hog hunting to justify thermal.

The scope was the Meopta Meostar R1 3-12x56 RD. Cant say enough about it.

 

[bldsmith]

Cap,, You signed up for the 458SOCOMforums yet?? If not I might know a guy.

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

I sent him an e-mail over a week ago,,,,,,,nothing

 

[bldsmith]

Send me your username and email. I will set it up for you.

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

Thanks!

Information sent.

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

Here it is. Sorry about the background. Should get ammo tomorrow and be at the range Sunday with it.
Ill post more picks after I dial it in...

 

[bldsmith]

Sweet. You will love the Thump.. What ammo did you end up with?

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

I looked at so many,,,I cant remember. Ha-Ha-Ha.

Im pretty sure it was the 300 GR Barnes TTSX (TAC-X)

 

[rgilbert]

I looked at so many,,,I cant remember. Ha-Ha-Ha.

Im pretty sure it was the 300 GR Barnes TTSX (TAC-X)

Just had to got with the expensive stuff! LOL

Try to find you some loads with the 325 FTX.

 

[Chopperdrvr]

Looks sweet.

 

[Capt Rick Hiott]

Thanks.

I'll look Gilbert....