Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
best scope |
Post Reply |
Author | |
Capn Jack 07
Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/12/2008 Status: Offline Points: 3 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: August/12/2008 at 23:40 |
I have a Remington 700 .308 that I would like to put a good straight 10 power by 40mm scope on. For under $300 wat is my best option?
|
|
Thanks, Capn Jack
|
|
Capn Jack 07
Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/12/2008 Status: Offline Points: 3 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Or a variable scope such as 3.5-10 would be a choice also.
|
|
doubs43
Optics GrassHopper Joined: July/28/2008 Location: Middle GA Status: Offline Points: 9 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
SWFA has the Weaver V-10 (2~10x38) at $159.95 or the V-16 (4~16x42) for $289.95. Either should suit your needs.
|
|
army_eod
Optics Journeyman Joined: May/03/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 448 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Look at Nikon Buckmasters. Great scopes.
Or Super Sniper if you go fixed.
Or lighter 10x one inch tube scopes are: Bushnell 3200 or look at new Weaver Grand Slam 10x Tactical or variables...a bit more than 300.00, tho.
|
|
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
Niccolo Machiavelli |
|
cheaptrick
MODERATOR Joined: September/27/2004 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 20844 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Welcome to Optics Talk, Cap'n. What type of shooting are you considering? |
|
If at first you don't secede...try..try again.
|
|
Big Squeeze
Optics Master Extraordinaire GOOGLE NINJA Joined: August/30/2007 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Status: Offline Points: 3143 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
A straight 10x for varmits and paper shooting,,,OK!..........All around hunting,,,NO!
The best scope you are going to find for under $300 is the Bushnell Elite 4200 in the 3x9. There is not going to be that much difference between a 3x9 vs a 3.5x10 or a 2.5x10.
Better to go with the best possible optics in your price range. The 3x9 4200 with Rainguard is going to be your best choice for under $300............
|
|
sholling
Optics Professional Joined: May/24/2008 Location: Hemet CA Status: Offline Points: 944 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
What else can I say? I love Weaver products but if you have a $300 budget and SWFA still has a few of those 3-9x4200 Bushnell 4200s then buy one. It's definitely a step up in optical quality. Edited by sholling - August/13/2008 at 12:26 |
|
NRA, SAF, & CRPA life member
Member Madison Society & Revolutionary War Veteran Association (Project Appleseed) Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. ;) |
|
Capn Jack 07
Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/12/2008 Status: Offline Points: 3 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Welcome to Optics Talk, Cap'n.
What type of shooting are you considering? mainly hunting. some target shooting. I have read since posting my first question that a straight power scope is not optimal, so a better question would be what scope for under three hundred would fit my needs? |
|
Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I agree....a 10x would NOT be optimal for hunting. For under $300, its pretty hard to find a better deal than the 4200 3-9X40 or if they are still available, the Nikon Primos 3-9X40. The Primos has the fancy reticle which I'm not a big fan of, but if that doesn't bother you, it's a great deal!
If you decide that you can spend a bit more, I highly recommend the Conquest 3-9X40 and its 4 inches of eye relief!
Good luck and good hunting! BTW... fall is just around the corner.
|
|
take em!
|
|
mercenary1947
Optics Master ** Joined: April/02/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1392 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
NIKON is my pick also ..... or a bushnell ... but alas as Cheaptrick asked ... what is the main useage ?
|
|
One Shot One Kill .... *S.O.F * Head Shots Only
SWFAM |
|
300ultra
Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/04/2008 Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
bushnell elite 3200 10x40 mildot, about 180.00 and barrett uses them on his model 99's(.50 or .416)
|
|
cheaptrick
MODERATOR Joined: September/27/2004 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 20844 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Good advise right there.
|
|
cheaptrick
MODERATOR Joined: September/27/2004 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 20844 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |