What scope did the Remington 700P originally come with? Or better yet, what scope was it most well known to be paired with?
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Appropriate scope for a Remington 700P
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The 700P, AKA 700P Tactical Weapons System (TWS) came with a
Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x Tactical Scope with Duplex reticle & Harris Bipod, all packaged in a plastic carrying case.
Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x Tactical Scope with Duplex reticle & Harris Bipod, all packaged in a plastic carrying case.
It came with Leupold MK4 bases and rings. The scope was a great one for 1995. Hint....
Is there any other scope you would recommend for the 700P? Any other scope that it was regularly known to be paired with this rifle?
You didn't mention what caliber you are working with. What are you trying to accomplish with your 700P?
.308, also I’m just trying to learn the basics for now. Not trying to compete or hunt.
I asked my agency’s swat armorer and was told when they first received the 700P sws from Remington it came with a fixed 10x power Leupold scope. Accessories also included Harris bipod with stud mount and a uncle mikes sling
There are tons of better optics available now than a fixed 10X Leupold, especially under the $2k budget. I'd recommend a Vortex Razor Gen 2 in that price range it will be tough to beat. Skip the Harris and stud mount. Pick up a pic rail or Arca rail for the stock to mount the bipod. Atlas, Accu-Tac and MDT make superb bipods. Tab Gear and Blue Force gear make fantastic slings. I'm sure others will chime in with other good recommendations.
I agree with your recommendations except for the scope. Not that the Vortex Razor Gen II isn't a great optic, but it has two big strikes against it.
1) It's well ,over $2K new
2) It weighs 48oz. Meaning it's better suited to a crew served weapon than an man-portable one.
My recommendation is this one. Japanese Glass, same power range as the Razor, and 13 oz lighter and well under $2K
Athlon Cronus BTR GEN2 4.5-29x56mm APRS1 FFP IR MIL
Also available in an MOA version for the MIL challenged.
I'm still running two fixed 10x Leupolds (M3 dials). I'm sure they were great in the day, but they absolutely stink by today's standards. The one that was on the LEO trade-in FN SPR that I bought you actually have to put your face by to make sure that it clicks when you adjust the dial. Otherwise it is basically just about like turning the parallax knob (albeit much stiffer). It is at least repeatable if you can guarantee that the adjustment was made. I can't bitch too much about it though, I've killed I think 9 bucks with it in the 2010-2020 period and a couple of those were dandies.
The Leupolds that were so common on the old 700Ps were all mildot reticles and MOA adjustments. It took a long time before Leupold realized that everyone had caught up and passed them in the tactical market, and the M5 dials came out. While much more "period correct", I would consider their use to be more of a pain in the ass now...especially with the accuracy and repeatability of most of those M1 turrets. MidwayUSA is still trying to basically clearance sale out their old stock.
If determined on the retro look, I'd suggest a modern Mark 4HD. It'll get you close enough and be a huge step up in quality.
The Leupolds that were so common on the old 700Ps were all mildot reticles and MOA adjustments. It took a long time before Leupold realized that everyone had caught up and passed them in the tactical market, and the M5 dials came out. While much more "period correct", I would consider their use to be more of a pain in the ass now...especially with the accuracy and repeatability of most of those M1 turrets. MidwayUSA is still trying to basically clearance sale out their old stock.
If determined on the retro look, I'd suggest a modern Mark 4HD. It'll get you close enough and be a huge step up in quality.
If you are looking for a social work rifle, the 2.5-15x Credo is an excellent option.
If you want to go with FFP, Maven has a 2.5-15 FFP that seems to have a well designed reticle.
The Cronus is a good scope, I have one. It isn't the best choice for social work, though it is far from the worst. (field of view is the primary concern here).
If this is strictly a range gun, the Cronus is a very solid choice.
There are also other options like Delta Stryker and Tract Toric.
The NF 2.5-20 is a pretty awesome scope.
The Burris XTR 3 is pretty decent and won't hold you back.
I think the 3-18x or so scopes are the sweet spot for the .308. However, it all depends on application.
If you want to stay with the law enforcement theme, the new MK4 HD in 4.5-18 would be an excellent choice.
If you want to go with FFP, Maven has a 2.5-15 FFP that seems to have a well designed reticle.
The Cronus is a good scope, I have one. It isn't the best choice for social work, though it is far from the worst. (field of view is the primary concern here).
If this is strictly a range gun, the Cronus is a very solid choice.
There are also other options like Delta Stryker and Tract Toric.
The NF 2.5-20 is a pretty awesome scope.
The Burris XTR 3 is pretty decent and won't hold you back.
I think the 3-18x or so scopes are the sweet spot for the .308. However, it all depends on application.
If you want to stay with the law enforcement theme, the new MK4 HD in 4.5-18 would be an excellent choice.
The OP said he wasn't going to compete or hunt with it, so that's why I suggested the Razor Gen 2. Didn't sound like weight was a concern for him. I agree, it is heavy but it's not impossible to hump it around. I've got 2. It can be found on the used market here in the px for well under $2k. I'd rather buy a used Razor over any new Athlon.
If you want to stick somewhat traditional go with a MK5 3.6-18. Non illuminated are under $2k. Good scope little more modern than fixed 10x.
