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    Posted: September/16/2011 at 13:24
I am purchasing a 700 SPS Tactical in .308. I'm wanting to put a nice mil-dot on it, but the problem is I need to keep the scope cost around $400. I want a variable powered scope to use for a variety of ranges.

The choices I have found so far are:

Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x42

Nikon Monarch 4-16x42

Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40

Vortex 6.5-20x44 Viper 30mm

Sightron 4-16x42 SII

Any advice on these choices would be greatly appreciated. I'm also willing to look at any other suggestions.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SVT_Tactical Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/16/2011 at 13:31
You'd be leaps and bounds ahead if you could save another $100 and pick up one of these off the SampleList
 
SPL14074 SWFA 3-9x42 SS Rifle Scope DEMO-B
Click to view SS39X42, Matte, FFP Mil Dot, 30mm
$499.95
SPL14681 SWFA 3-9x42 SS Rifle Scope DEMO-B
Click to view SS39X42, Matte, FFP Mil-Dot, 30mm
$499.95
SPL14682 SWFA 3-9x42 SS Rifle Scope DEMO-B
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jselsor Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/17/2011 at 22:25

I would go with either vortex viper or nikon buckmaster for a hunting rig. If your gonna use as a target rig give the super sniper 16x some thought.... Good luck! These are great rifles. If you reload give 168 gr Amax with 45.5 grns of varget a try 2.85 col. It shoots 1/2" in my rifle all day

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Griffin99 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/19/2011 at 21:58
Out of that list, my money goes to the Vortex 6.5 x 20 x 44.  I have one on a Savage .223 and I have been nothing but impressed with it.  I had it out tonight looking at a 40MPH sign measured at 9/10ths of a mile (by odometer) and I was absolutely amazed.  Best value in that price range, for me anyways.  That scope is the gold standard of variables as far as I am concerned.  I think you will be happy with it.  Of course, I also have a SS, so I am partial to those as well!  You won't regret either of them.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/19/2011 at 22:16
My wants and budget dont alway line up either so I will suggest this scope and I have one that I like a lot because a 6x42 is a very bright scope and a power range that can be easily hand held where higher powers will have to be shot from a solid rest. 
SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical Riflescope SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical Riflescope
Stock # - SS6X42
  • Matte
  • Mil-Dot
  • 30mm
  • Rear Focus
  • OK for .50 cal
  • 1/4 MOA
$299.95 


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I loved my 6.5x20x44 Viper.  I did, however, sell it for the SS 5-20.  To Vortex's credit, I received almost the purchase price for it (1.5 years-old)!  I had 11-1200 yard hits no problem with it.  In the mid-range scopes, I always recommend this one, especially when compared to the Monarch's. 
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http://swfa.com/Sightron-3-9x42-SII-Big-Sky-Riflescope-P9158.aspx

With the $75 rebate it will be hard to beat.
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