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scudder
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/30/2006 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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I'm looking into buying a Remington 700 SPS .270 for target shooting (mostly around 100 yds), and wanted to know what scope I should be thinking about putting on it. I've been looking mostly at Leupold scopes, but what I'm wondering is how much scope do I really need?
Obviously I don't need to drop $900 on a competition grade scope (maybe somday, when my shooting warrants it ), but should I even be worrying about parallax? I don't want to over-spend on features I wouldn't miss at 100 yds. Also, variable magnification or fixed? Like I said, I'll be doing most of my shooting at one distance, but how much "wiggle room" is there (if any) to go shorter or longer? Any brand/model suggestions would be appreciated as well. I'm only concentrating on Leupold at the moment because the one rifle with a scope that I shot when I was a kid had a Leupold on it, and I remember my dad telling me they made really good scopes. I know Zeiss and a few others are top of the line as well, so any input would be appreciated. A lot of questions, I know, but thanks in advance for any input. |
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koshkin
MODERATOR Dark Lord of Optics Joined: June/15/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13181 |
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If you want itty bitty groups, parallax adjustment is pretty important, especially if you use reasonably high magnificaiton. If you are only doing target shooting, fixed magnification is fine, but it really does not make much difference in your case.
How much are you willing to spend? There are good scopes at a number of different price points, so you should probably set a price limit of what you can comfortably spend and see what is available. Leupold makes good scopes, but they are overpriced by a fair margin, so if you are trying to get the most for your money, Leupold is not the way to go. There are a lot of companies out there that make excellent products at more reasonable prices. ILya |
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scudder
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I'm probably looking to spend 300-400 dollars. I wondered if the extra price on Leupold was worth it, thanks for the info.
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cheaptrick
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http://www.swfa.com/pc-4304-231-super-sniper-10x42-30mm-rifl e-scope.aspx
The SS is great for the beginner and the pro alike. I love mine!!
Oh, and as always.............Welcome to the OT!!
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Tip69
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Scudder,
Curious as to why you are going with .270 for 100 yd Target shooting? |
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scudder
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Well, I'm keeping my options open as far as possibly hunting game with it as well. I figured the .270 is heavy enough for game but light enough that I won't kill my shoulder after a day on the range.
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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The 270 is a great hunting cartridge but I would probably go with a .308 to take advantage of the highly available surplus ammo or god forbid .223 as it is very reasonably priced it just is ineffective on live targets over about 17 lbs in size. I second the motion for a 10x 42 Super Sniper scope and I like the side focus model but use rear focus if you are a lefty. I think the question is will you use the rifle for anything buy paper if so that makes a huge difference in what we might suggest. Do you have a spotting scope if you dont you may want a higher power scope. I believe there are a couple of nice Nikon variables with target knobs on sale:
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scudder
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When it comes down to it, I'd rather have a target gun that's cheaper to shoot than a target/hunting gun that's going to cost more to shoot. I'd say there's realistically about a 10% chance I'll hunt game with this gun, though the .308 option sounds good. Thanks for the scope reccomendations, I'll add them to the list.
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Acenturian
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I have to agree with the above comments and look real hard at a .308. The .270 is a great hunting cartridge, however, as a range round I'd go with a .308 or .223. If you plan on possibly using it for hunting, then the .308 does double duty as a fine range and hunting round.
As far as scopes, Im not a target shooter so I won't pretend to give advice in that area. However, you did mention Leupold as an option. Again, I am only familuar with hunting scopes but general belief and mine included is that Leupold is a fine scope just over priced for what you get. What you do get with Leupold is a great warranty...they are known for taking care of a product if something goes wrong and usually its done in a manner where the customer is almost always statisfied. That and bragging rights, since there are still a great many fans of their scopes. Optics wise, there are offerings from companies such as Burris, Nikon, Weaver, Pentax, Bushnell (Elites) and Sightron who provide just as good and in some cases better performance at the same or lower in cost. Of course, the die hard golden band boys may say otherwise, but the proof is in the optics not just the name.
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Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
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From what I'm reading...... doesn't sound like a .270 would be your best choice. I say this for several reasons. As Urimaginaryfrnd stated, the 270 is an great "hunting" cartridge, but it doesn't have that same reputation when it comes to target shooting. It's not very flexible as far as different bullet weights because it usually takes different rifle twists (this has given it a bad rep. when it comes to accuracy) for lighter bullets compared to heavier ones. There are other rounds that are better suited to target shooting..... easier to hand load......cheaper ........more flexible. That sort of thing. And you can find ones with less recoil as well.
If you have your heart set on a .270, then by all means get it..... but if you're still undecided.... might want to check out some other ones.
For the scope....... if you are just going to use on 100 yd range...... I would go with a fixed one. You usually can get higher quality for same money compared to variable one. You might have to buy a spotting scope to be able to see your holes though.
That's my 2 cents. |
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scudder
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Thanks all for the input, and that brings me to another question. Is there a signifcant recoil difference between a .308 and a .270 cartridge? I assume .223 would be significatly less than the other two, but I've never shot .308 or .270 so I don't know how they feel.
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Tip69
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You are right about the .223... you can shoot that all day and all nite....... its fun to shoot. I have only shot a .308 in a Browning Semi-Auto (BAR) and it's not bad. Never shot a .270. I think it depends on how they are loaded, but will leave it to the more experienced to weigh in on that one.
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thinkingman
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A 270 has quite a bit of recoil and muzzle blast. You're burning alot of powder there. .308 and it's derivatives are considered the most efficient cartridges in the medium bores. IE you get alot of performance for the recoil and blast. 308 cartridge is available everywhere and alot of milsurp can be had by bulk. If you do want to hunt with it, there's hunting cartridges that will get things dead out past 300 yds. 308 is universally considered more accurate than 270. Alot of good rifles available. |
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silver
Optics Master Joined: November/04/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2291 |
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Ok, there is target shooting and then there is plinking. Think of it this way there is playing poker for matches and then there playing poker for money. Which ever you wish to do is fine with me. If you want to play for money then there are match rules. Most matches have rules stating the need for iron sights. Check with the DCM
Most short course matches favor the .223. For real match use you get the best bullet selection in .224 or .308 dia. This also works to keep your cost down.
Few people make a real target scopes. Leapuold does make good target scope. They are target scopes because they have extra heavy duty knobs, but the same mediocure glass. YMMV and good luck |
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Dolphin
Optics Master Joined: October/05/2006 Location: North Carolina Status: Offline Points: 1795 |
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First of all, depending on the bullet weight and equal gun weight, the recoil of a 270 and 308 are almost identical. Secondly, the 308 is not inherently more accurate than the 270, depending on what weight bullet is used and the BC. Check any ballistics calculator. 308, earns its reputation, due to the fact that bench rest shooters use it more because the ammo is readily available and everbody shoots it. The top shooters shot it and therefore they win with it. If the top shooters were all give Wby 30-378s, they would all win with those, as it truly has more range and TOF to target is much faster. To take the extreme case, a laser would reach the target instanstaneously and would be dead on everytime, so the shooters using this would always win. But, it comes back to the statistical fact, that when the most shooters shot one caliber at that particular level of competition, that caliber wins. The 270 would be fine as a hunting rifle and is a flat shooting caliber with good penetrating bullets with good BCs. Remember, when hunting, you do not shot a whole slew of shells. Last year, 3 shots from a Howa 300 winmag, 3 deer. Thats it. Plus 5 cartridges to sight the rifle. Good luck.
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scudder
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Thanks again for all the help, I really do appreciate it! One more newbie question, just for good measure: It looks like .308 is the way to go, so what brand of ammo should I be using, and does it matter all that much at 100 yards? I'm sure I'll buy some of the fancy "competition" grade ammo once in a while just to play with it, but if hunting for scopes and rifles has taught me anything, it's that quality is often overstated.
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Dolphin
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Looks like like you have changed your mind based on very biased information. While it is very true, surplus 308 ammo is dirt cheap for target shooting, I can gaurantee that after awhile, shooting at 100 yards is going to get boring. Any reasonable premium ammo should do fine and you have to find the bullet weight that really mates with your rifle for the best groupings. But, by doing this, you have completed obviated the purpose for buying the 270, which, I think as a hunting rifle on North American deer is the equal, not a better rifle. Think about it before you make your purchase. If you intend on using alot of surplus ammo at dirt cheap prices, no question, go with the 308, if not, I would go with the 270. Good luck. |
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Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
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Dolphin....... not sure why you think we have given "bias" info! We are just sharing some thoughts that we have learned over the years. The only reason I brought it up is because Scudder said he wanted a scope for a gun he was going to use on "targets". The .270 is a great round for hunting deer, pronghorns and coyotes. Flat shooting with good knock down, but you really only have a couple options for bullet weights...130 & 150. From what I've read, the .270 needs different rates of twist for bullets less than 130 grns. This just means you have less choices. But for "target" shooting... why limit your choices? If it were me (now I'm being bias) I would go with something with a lot less recoil..... because shooting targets is NOT like shooting at game and after a few shots, I get recoil sensative!
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Dolphin
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Oh, I agree with that 100%. I guess I over used the term biased. Sorry. My thought was that I think he will soon get tired of shooting targets at 100 yards and I would be like you, I would much rather prefer a 223, with plenty of inexpensive ammo to shoot at longer ranges and avoid the heavy recoil over extended periods of shooting. I guess I was addressing the fact he may want to eventually hunt more than target shoot, since that is my bias. Sorry for the confusion. I did not mean to upset anyone. My apologies.
D. Overton North Carolina
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mwyates
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Scudder, I've shot a lot of .308 and .270 and I would look at it this way. Unless you get a really heavy rifle or use one of those heavily weighted rests, either of those cartridges will not be very pleasant to shoot off the bench for an extended session. Felt recoil is greatly increased when shooting at targets.
If you doubt you'll ever hunt any sort of big game, I'd highly recommend a .223. You will learn to shoot much more quickly and have a lot more fun. There's lots of cheap ammo, and lots of good match ammo that costs a lot less than .308 Match.
If you get good with is and decide you want to shoot a deer, a good shot with a .223 loaded with Nosler 60gr Partitions is deadly out to 100yds. |
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