Hi get the vortex over the Leupold , and when you've saved up there's better scopes than the Nightforce, I have one , a nxs 5.5 x 22 on my Tikka , if you've saved up a lot the Schmidt & Bender PM 11 is in a different league , for around the same money has the Nightforce there's the Kahles 624 i and the Minox Zp5 both have better glass , also have a look at the tube size if you can deside on a scope to start with that has the same size as the one you'll end up with, you could save yourself some money , check out WWE.TIER.ONE.EU there Unimount is hard to beat

I shoot both of these scopes on my CTR and another Tikka…both scopes are great and track well.
I can spot hits on various paper targets easily at 200yrds…and have shot both scopes out 1000+ yrds on various gongs and the occasional bad rock that needs an ass kicking…Lol…

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-t-6-24×50-riflescope-with-vmr-1-moa-reticle
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-6-24×50-riflescope-with-v-plex-moa-reticle

Not sure of its in your price range but well worth the money for either model, especially with the warranty that everyone talks about.  I have 3 Vortex scopes and have not regretted buying either one.

Also if you go for the Vortex you could be happy with it and decided not to get a more expensive scope , Over here in England the vortex comes in at £1400 so it's not a cheap scope and well upto the shooting you intend to do

+1 to Larkin

You'll be fine even at 1000 with that scope, mirage will be your biggest enemy at extended ranges.

Vortex is fine, and total warranty. You won't regret

G'day

I saw this post and wanted to get your thoughts on a similar matter.

I've put a deposit on a T3 CTR .308 as well but looking for a scope that will shoot well up to 300-400 yards

I was looking to spend same bucks for the scope as the rifle and wanted to get opinions on which scope is good for hunting low light conditions.

The top contender currently is the Burris eliminator 3.

feel free to share opinions/advice.

thanks

For hunting it has to be a Ziess V8 , but saying that I've been talking to the guys at Minox there NEW RANGE is really worth the money , there new ZP5 is my choice over the s&b pm11

Thanks for the quick reply Larkin.

I'm in Australia and those scopes are hard to find let alone buy. Did a bit of research and really impressive piece of gear for the advertised prices.

I had a look at the Zeiss V8 range and they are above 3k+ here in AU and above my budget.

Probably looking to spend no more than 2k since the rifle is going to cost around that.

Any thoughts on Burris eliminators?

Hi don't know about the Burris , for a person on a budget look at Vortex, or the cheaper Ziess ranges

Check out the SWFA Super Sniper line. The fixed power scopes are only $299. I have the 10X, 12X and 3-15. All three work great. the 3-15 is $699. I know the name sounds hokey but the glass is good and the dial up on the turrets is totally repeatable.
OB

SWFA scopes are only available in the U.S. as far as i know.  They are excellent quality and if you have a source, then by all means go for the magnification and features you like.  I have the SWFA 10x and wish i had the variable for $100+ more.

Hey guy's

thanks for all the input and advice

in the end i went with the Leupold vx r 3 9×50 firedot duplex ballistic reticle

took delivery of the gun and very happy so far.

Zeroed at 50 meters and here are the results

Rifle looks great…I especially like the change / update on the mag!
Nosler 155gr Match shoots amazingly well for factory ammo out of my CTR. 
Give it a try, its my go to ammo when I'm not shooting reloads.