Rifle Scopes Best long range scope

[viper007]

I would like some info on a good long range scope for a Sage BA110 .338 Lapua. going to try mose hunting this fall.

 

[phillietimothy]

Re: Best long range scope

Viper007,

The Observation Devices forum is a sub-forum of the Rifle Scopes forum. It is for binoculars, spotting scopes, etc. Your question will receive more replies in the Rifle Scopes forum. The search feature is your friend as well. I hope this helps.

Tim

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Best long range scope

Counter Sniper, the SEAL over run scopes are simply awesome, I have won everysingle sniper match in the US with one on my Mosin Nagant

 

[remau308]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Counter Sniper, the SEAL over run scopes are simply awesome, I have won everysingle sniper match in the US with one on my Mosin Nagant </div></div>

+1, you should also look at the Huskemaws, and Barskas.

 

[KillShot]

Re: Best long range scope

How much are you wanting to spend? That needs to be established before asking what you should choose because we don't know what your budget is.

 

[Daffodils]

Re: Best long range scope

That needs to be established before asking what you should choose because we don't know what your budget is..

moser&#12289;

 

[red hawk]

Re: Best long range scope

MARCH !! wish I could afford one.

 

[ollie]

Re: Best long range scope

USO
Vortex
Night force
Super Sniper
March
BSA

 

[KillShot]

Re: Best long range scope

If I had an unlimited budget, I would say...in this order:

Schmidt Bender
Premier Heritage
NightForce NXS
USO
SWFA
Leupold
Vortex
Bushnell

Again, this is MY personal .02¢...if it were my own money going toward any optic of choice.

 

[Longshot38]

Re: Best long range scope

Again the question of budget needs to be addressed first. Personally if I had the money every rifle I have would be wearing a Premier. But I'm not swimming in cash, thus I do own a Vortex or two.

Also usage needs to be better defined. Moose hunting is something that is normally done in thick brush and long shots are a rare thing. Thus I might be thinking more along the lines of big game type scope but without details I'm just guessing.

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: Best long range scope

Long range mose hunting has been outlawed. Canadian mose population has suffered huge losses due to sage 110ba's. Only the blackmarket can support such aspirations.

 

[Wyfox]

Re: Best long range scope

The best scope you can afford, on such rifle I would do a Leupold MK4 because of the weight. I have the Mark 4 M5A 6-20x50 with 34mm tube on my Savage 338, but it is huge and I would not reccomend it for carrying while hunting in the field. A Mark 4 4.5-14x50 with m1 turrets will be light weight and do every thing you need it to for hunting. The BA is a beast of a gun to carry, so keep your optics light.

 

[Graham]

Re: Best long range scope

What is your definition of 'long range'?

 

[IronMaidenFan]

Re: Best long range scope

Sightron SIIISS 10-50x60 LRIRMOA. They run about $1,300.00

 

[Napsters]

Re: Best long range scope

Let's put it this way. If you have to ask, long range hunting is out of the question. Start with 300 yards max.

If you are not 100 percent sure you will actually hit the vitals you dont take the shot.

I would recommend you get in on the SWFA group buy for optics now.

 

[CarlsonCustoms]

Re: Best long range scope

I have a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 that's the best rifle I've personally owned.

Its awesome.

 

[Dogtown]

Re: Best long range scope

The best long range scope to me may not be the best long range scope to you. Maybe a better question would be: "what's a good scope for a .338LM?"

 

[Doctawho]

Re: Best long range scope

Go to your local gun shop and buy the most expensive scope they have there. Whatever costs more is the best scope there!

 

[2clicks]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wyfox</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The best scope you can afford, on such rifle I would do a Leupold MK4 because of the weight. I have the Mark 4 M5A 6-20x50 with 34mm tube on my Savage 338, but it is huge and I would not reccomend it for carrying while hunting in the field. A Mark 4 4.5-14x50 with m1 turrets will be light weight and do every thing you need it to for hunting. The BA is a beast of a gun to carry, so keep your optics light. </div></div>

Yeah what this guy said. Last thing you want is a telescope strapped to the top of your hunting rig. Are there better scopes, yes, but this is one area the leupolds have the competition beat sometimes smaller is better.

 

[coach482]

Re: Best long range scope

My IOR Valdada is the best glass I own, I have used it to 750 yrds.

 

[tman300wm]

Re: Best long range scope

This forum sucks a bit more each and every day. I can't believe the crap that passes for information and help on this site. I'm equally astounded by the dumb ass questions that get posted here.

I can't believe that the guy that started this thread has a Savage 338LM and can't figure out what scope to mount on it for a moose hunting trip. Is this clown for real? Surely there must be a forum some place on "hunting moose" that you could have posed your question on. What's worse is the multitude of jack wagons that chime in with crap info and bogus assertions.

Viper007, you suffer from cranial rectal inversion if you can't figure out that you are going to need a robust optic for a .338LM! Of the 5000 or so threads on just optics alone, any logical person would be able to ascertain who makes a quality optic. If you can't figure that out for yourself you probably have no business getting behind a rifle, little lone a pop-gun. Which leads me to the next section of this rant. What in the fuck are hunting moose with a .338LM for? A well placed shot from any of the standard "typical" rifle cartridges is more than sufficient for dropping a moose. Hell, I lived in Alaska for 4 years and carried a 300 RUM, but that was only because the area I hunted in was notorious for bears. Now if bears are a concern for you I have to ask the following: What are you going to do with a .338LM and 5-25 power scope, when a Kodiak comes plowing out of the bushes 15 yards from you? You don't need a scope in that situation, you need iron sights and steel nerves. I also have to ask: What distance are you planing on shooting at? As another person pointed out in this thread, it's unethical to take a shot an an animal unless you know your going to hit it and kill it with one shot! You might consider getting that high powered scope for your high powered rifle, but instead of going hunting this fall consider getting some high powered rifle training. In doing so you will solve two of your problems right off the batt. 1. You will learn what works and doesn't for rifles, calibers, and optics, and 2. You will find out that there really was no need to post this stupid fucking question in the first place. Now please do the rest of us a favor and read more and post less.

Thanks!

Rant off....

I'm pretty sure this one will win me a ticket to the dog house by our esteemed moderators. Please forgive me, but I just had to do a little vigilante style moderating on my own. By the way Viper007, don't take it all personally, you just asked a really dumb question and I had to call you out on it.

 

[Yasherka]

Re: Best long range scope

tman, it needed to be done.

 

[VYD]

Re: Best long range scope

What the hell is "best" anyway?!

 

[Huckleberry75]

Re: Best long range scope

Ncstar FTW!!

 

[Patriot Prepper]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tman300wm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This forum sucks a bit more each and every day. I can't believe the crap that passes for information and help on this site. I'm equally astounded by the dumb ass questions that get posted here.

I can't believe that the guy that started this thread has a Savage 338LM and can't figure out what scope to mount on it for a moose hunting trip. Is this clown for real? Surely there must be a forum some place on "hunting moose" that you could have posed your question on. What's worse is the multitude of jack wagons that chime in with crap info and bogus assertions.

Viper007, you suffer from cranial rectal inversion if you can't figure out that you are going to need a robust optic for a .338LM! Of the 5000 or so threads on just optics alone, any logical person would be able to ascertain who makes a quality optic. If you can't figure that out for yourself you probably have no business getting behind a rifle, little lone a pop-gun. Which leads me to the next section of this rant. What in the fuck are hunting moose with a .338LM for? A well placed shot from any of the standard "typical" rifle cartridges is more than sufficient for dropping a moose. Hell, I lived in Alaska for 4 years and carried a 300 RUM, but that was only because the area I hunted in was notorious for bears. Now if bears are a concern for you I have to ask the following: What are you going to do with a .338LM and 5-25 power scope, when a Kodiak comes plowing out of the bushes 15 yards from you? You don't need a scope in that situation, you need iron sights and steel nerves. I also have to ask: What distance are you planing on shooting at? As another person pointed out in this thread, it's unethical to take a shot an an animal unless you know your going to hit it and kill it with one shot! You might consider getting that high powered scope for your high powered rifle, but instead of going hunting this fall consider getting some high powered rifle training. In doing so you will solve two of your problems right off the batt. 1. You will learn what works and doesn't for rifles, calibers, and optics, and 2. You will find out that there really was no need to post this stupid fucking question in the first place. Now please do the rest of us a favor and read more and post less.

Thanks!

Rant off....

I'm pretty sure this one will win me a ticket to the dog house by our esteemed moderators. Please forgive me, but I just had to do a little vigilante style moderating on my own. By the way Viper007, don't take it all personally, you just asked a really dumb question and I had to call you out on it. </div></div>

Good post tman.

Viper, what scope do you have on your Savage 110 now? Chances are it will work. As you know, the 110 does not have that much recoil and any half way decent scope will work. If it works on a .308 it will work on the .338 LM. However, the 110 is more of a long range tactical rifle and a bit heavy for toting around the woods hunting moose. You should be more specific as to what your budget it is and what other uses you have for the scope/rifle combination. I doubt if the gun is dedicated to only hunting moose. Be more specific, etc.

 

[DirtyRod]

Re: Best long range scope

I think he has gone back to his Xbox. He posted the same question twice on the 12th and has been stuck in COD ever since.

 

[WKR]

Re: Best long range scope

I wouldn't carry a 20 lb rifle ( including scope ) on a moose hunt but if that is your choice or your only option I think a night force NXS 3.5-15x50 would be a good choice.

 

[Napsters]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tman300wm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This forum sucks a bit more each and every day. I can't believe the crap that passes for information and help on this site. I'm equally astounded by the dumb ass questions that get posted here.

I can't believe that the guy that started this thread has a Savage 338LM and can't figure out what scope to mount on it for a moose hunting trip. Is this clown for real? Surely there must be a forum some place on "hunting moose" that you could have posed your question on. What's worse is the multitude of jack wagons that chime in with crap info and bogus assertions.

Viper007, you suffer from cranial rectal inversion if you can't figure out that you are going to need a robust optic for a .338LM! Of the 5000 or so threads on just optics alone, any logical person would be able to ascertain who makes a quality optic. If you can't figure that out for yourself you probably have no business getting behind a rifle, little lone a pop-gun. Which leads me to the next section of this rant. What in the fuck are hunting moose with a .338LM for? A well placed shot from any of the standard "typical" rifle cartridges is more than sufficient for dropping a moose. Hell, I lived in Alaska for 4 years and carried a 300 RUM, but that was only because the area I hunted in was notorious for bears. Now if bears are a concern for you I have to ask the following: What are you going to do with a .338LM and 5-25 power scope, when a Kodiak comes plowing out of the bushes 15 yards from you? You don't need a scope in that situation, you need iron sights and steel nerves. I also have to ask: What distance are you planing on shooting at? As another person pointed out in this thread, it's unethical to take a shot an an animal unless you know your going to hit it and kill it with one shot! You might consider getting that high powered scope for your high powered rifle, but instead of going hunting this fall consider getting some high powered rifle training. In doing so you will solve two of your problems right off the batt. 1. You will learn what works and doesn't for rifles, calibers, and optics, and 2. You will find out that there really was no need to post this stupid fucking question in the first place. Now please do the rest of us a favor and read more and post less.

Thanks!

Rant off....

I'm pretty sure this one will win me a ticket to the dog house by our esteemed moderators. Please forgive me, but I just had to do a little vigilante style moderating on my own. By the way Viper007, don't take it all personally, you just asked a really dumb question and I had to call you out on it. </div></div>
He is right. Better add an aimpoint micro on an offset mount that way if a squirrel or bear charges you will be ready.

 

[winxp_man]

Re: Best long range scope

I would say the best long range scope

Aron-

 

[VKC]

Re: Best long range scope

A very broad question, but something for a 338 Lapua, I would go with around a 5-25x scope.

Here are a few excellent scopes:
Bushnell 3.5-21x50 HDMR
NF 5.5-22x50
USO 3-17x44
S&B 5-25x56

 

[smschulz]

Re: Best long range scope

<span style="font-weight: bold">tman300wm</span> you might want to read > THIS .
Not saying some of your observations are not correct but perhaps use a bit more of the Southern hosptitality we here in Texas are known for.

 

[Yasherka]

Re: Best long range scope

I think he was aware of the ramifications, but was venting his frustration at bozos who come here, do zero research, and expect to be spoon fed the answers (among other issues). I lurked here for several years before signing up and then almost another year before making my first post to absorb as much knowledge as possible.

It's one thing to be a newbie needing guidance or advice. It's another to be a lazy little bitch incapable of or unwilling to use basic search functions.

 

[Napsters]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Yasherka</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think he was aware of the ramifications, but was venting his frustration at bozos who come here, do zero research, and expect to be spoon fed the answers (among other issues). I lurked here for several years before signing up and then almost another year before making my first post to absorb as much knowledge as possible.

It's one thing to be a newbie needing guidance or advice. It's another to be a lazy little bitch incapable of or unwilling to use basic search functions. </div></div>

+1

 

[Bedlam]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: viper007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like some info on a good long range scope for a Sage BA110 .338 Lapua. going to try mose hunting this fall.</div></div>

For crying out loud, .338 Lapua is WAY too big for mouse hunting!

 

[CarlsonCustoms]

Re: Best long range scope

I like my Nightforce 5.5-22x56 model scope very much. Would be right at home on a .338

 

[Shooter_308]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A very broad question, but something for a 338 Lapua, I would go with around a 5-25x scope.

Here are a few excellent scopes:
Bushnell 3.5-21x50 HDMR
NF 5.5-22x50
USO 3-17x44
S&B 5-25x56
</div></div>

This. I was going to recommend the NF 5.5-22x50 or USO 3017x44 as well.

Also i believe TASCO makes an exceptional long range scope that will handle a 30mm.....

 

[PSYOPS]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bedlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: viper007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like some info on a good long range scope for a Sage BA110 .338 Lapua. going to try mose hunting this fall.</div></div>

For crying out loud, .338 Lapua is WAY too big for mouse hunting!
</div></div>

I disagree...it's the perfect mouse caliber!

 

[Flynn]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tman300wm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This forum sucks a bit more each and every day. I can't believe the crap that passes for information and help on this site. I'm equally astounded by the dumb ass questions that get posted here.

I can't believe that the guy that started this thread has a Savage 338LM and can't figure out what scope to mount on it for a moose hunting trip. Is this clown for real? Surely there must be a forum some place on "hunting moose" that you could have posed your question on. What's worse is the multitude of jack wagons that chime in with crap info and bogus assertions.

Viper007, you suffer from cranial rectal inversion if you can't figure out that you are going to need a robust optic for a .338LM! Of the 5000 or so threads on just optics alone, any logical person would be able to ascertain who makes a quality optic. If you can't figure that out for yourself you probably have no business getting behind a rifle, little lone a pop-gun. Which leads me to the next section of this rant. What in the fuck are hunting moose with a .338LM for? A well placed shot from any of the standard "typical" rifle cartridges is more than sufficient for dropping a moose. Hell, I lived in Alaska for 4 years and carried a 300 RUM, but that was only because the area I hunted in was notorious for bears. Now if bears are a concern for you I have to ask the following: What are you going to do with a .338LM and 5-25 power scope, when a Kodiak comes plowing out of the bushes 15 yards from you? You don't need a scope in that situation, you need iron sights and steel nerves. I also have to ask: What distance are you planing on shooting at? As another person pointed out in this thread, it's unethical to take a shot an an animal unless you know your going to hit it and kill it with one shot! You might consider getting that high powered scope for your high powered rifle, but instead of going hunting this fall consider getting some high powered rifle training. In doing so you will solve two of your problems right off the batt. 1. You will learn what works and doesn't for rifles, calibers, and optics, and 2. You will find out that there really was no need to post this stupid fucking question in the first place. Now please do the rest of us a favor and read more and post less.

Thanks!

I'm glad you spoke up and called BS on several of the replies. As I was reading the thread, I began to wonder if I was still on the Hide forum and had not somehow been redirected somewhere else. When I got to your post I realized someone still had some freaking sense and the wherewithal to call BS.

Rant off....

I'm pretty sure this one will win me a ticket to the dog house by our esteemed moderators. Please forgive me, but I just had to do a little vigilante style moderating on my own. By the way Viper007, don't take it all personally, you just asked a really dumb question and I had to call you out on it. </div></div>

 

[Jeffvn]

Re: Best long range scope

No such thing as "best" scope, "best" after market barrel, "best" bullet. There a lot of opinions on a lot of good gear. There are many scopes that can give you what you want, how much do you want to spend?

Nice Rant, lots of my thoughts were captured accurately, I'm just not inclined to put it in writing.

Jeffvn

 

[jbell]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: winxp_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would say the best long range scope

Aron- </div></div>

Does Mark make a QD for it?

 

[s5traut]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Counter Sniper, the SEAL over run scopes are simply awesome, I have won everysingle sniper match in the US with one on my Mosin Nagant </div></div>

+1...the only thing cooler than a sniper is a "counter sniper"

 

[s5traut]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tman300wm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This forum sucks a bit more each and every day. I can't believe the crap that passes for information and help on this site. I'm equally astounded by the dumb ass questions that get posted here.

I can't believe that the guy that started this thread has a Savage 338LM and can't figure out what scope to mount on it for a moose hunting trip. Is this clown for real? Surely there must be a forum some place on "hunting moose" that you could have posed your question on. What's worse is the multitude of jack wagons that chime in with crap info and bogus assertions.

Viper007, you suffer from cranial rectal inversion if you can't figure out that you are going to need a robust optic for a .338LM! Of the 5000 or so threads on just optics alone, any logical person would be able to ascertain who makes a quality optic. If you can't figure that out for yourself you probably have no business getting behind a rifle, little lone a pop-gun. Which leads me to the next section of this rant. What in the fuck are hunting moose with a .338LM for? A well placed shot from any of the standard "typical" rifle cartridges is more than sufficient for dropping a moose. Hell, I lived in Alaska for 4 years and carried a 300 RUM, but that was only because the area I hunted in was notorious for bears. Now if bears are a concern for you I have to ask the following: What are you going to do with a .338LM and 5-25 power scope, when a Kodiak comes plowing out of the bushes 15 yards from you? You don't need a scope in that situation, you need iron sights and steel nerves. I also have to ask: What distance are you planing on shooting at? As another person pointed out in this thread, it's unethical to take a shot an an animal unless you know your going to hit it and kill it with one shot! You might consider getting that high powered scope for your high powered rifle, but instead of going hunting this fall consider getting some high powered rifle training. In doing so you will solve two of your problems right off the batt. 1. You will learn what works and doesn't for rifles, calibers, and optics, and 2. You will find out that there really was no need to post this stupid fucking question in the first place. Now please do the rest of us a favor and read more and post less.

Thanks!

Rant off....

I'm pretty sure this one will win me a ticket to the dog house by our esteemed moderators. Please forgive me, but I just had to do a little vigilante style moderating on my own. By the way Viper007, don't take it all personally, you just asked a really dumb question and I had to call you out on it.</div></div>


Chill dude...this thread is hilarious

 

[m41]

Re: Best long range scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coach482</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My IOR Valdada is the best glass I own, I have used it to 750 yrds. </div></div>

Same here! By a rather wide margin too.