I have a Rem 700 AAC that has a 20 MOA base on it. I have $1000 dollars saved for a scope. I have been going back and forth between Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50 with target turrets in either a Mildot or Z1000 and the Vortex PST 4-16x50 FFP with an EBR 1 Mrad reticle. I mainly hunt hogs and deer with shots taken in the 100 to 800 yard range. I would greatly appreciate Any advice you have because this will be my first higher end optic purchase and I want to get it right the first time.
Rifle Scopes Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
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Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
I would go with a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP. I recently purchased one and it is extremely nice. IMO it compares closely to Night Force quality glass.
I would go with a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP. I recently purchased one and it is extremely nice. IMO it compares closely to Night Force quality glass.
Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rmitch223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would go with a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP. I recently purchased one and it is extremely nice. IMO it compares closely to Night Force quality glass. </div></div>
+1 Really good scope for the money. One of the nicest things about these scopes are that the turrets are matched to the reticle(Mils/Mils, MOA/MOA), less thinking involved.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rmitch223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would go with a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP. I recently purchased one and it is extremely nice. IMO it compares closely to Night Force quality glass. </div></div>
+1 Really good scope for the money. One of the nicest things about these scopes are that the turrets are matched to the reticle(Mils/Mils, MOA/MOA), less thinking involved.
Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
I agree I would go with the Vortex PST. I have a Super Sniper that will be going on my AAC SD until I can pull enough coin together to replace it. The PST's are on the list but I may also keep my eye open for a used HDMR or SS 5-20.
I agree I would go with the Vortex PST. I have a Super Sniper that will be going on my AAC SD until I can pull enough coin together to replace it. The PST's are on the list but I may also keep my eye open for a used HDMR or SS 5-20.
Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
A vote the Zeiss here. Nothing beats the clarity and brightness of European glass.
A vote the Zeiss here. Nothing beats the clarity and brightness of European glass.
Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
Vortex. I had Ziess scopes, that one in fact. It's nice but it has av1 inch tube and has good glass, but it's not up to par with new vortex scopes.
Vortex. I had Ziess scopes, that one in fact. It's nice but it has av1 inch tube and has good glass, but it's not up to par with new vortex scopes.
Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
Vortex is the better pick given your selection. However, if you can swing a little extra the SS 5-20 would be better still.
Vortex is the better pick given your selection. However, if you can swing a little extra the SS 5-20 would be better still.
Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
Since you mention hunting, I would go for a variable with a lower end of 3 to 4 power.
I have been unimpressed with the glass on the PST 4-16, a major disclaimer, I only looked through 2. YMMV.
I would lean towards the weaver 3-15x tactical.
It has everything you need, including better glass.
Also check out the Viper HS (hunting series), though I'm not a big BDC guy, they definitely look like a serious contender.
Since you mention hunting, I would go for a variable with a lower end of 3 to 4 power.
I have been unimpressed with the glass on the PST 4-16, a major disclaimer, I only looked through 2. YMMV.
I would lean towards the weaver 3-15x tactical.
It has everything you need, including better glass.
Also check out the Viper HS (hunting series), though I'm not a big BDC guy, they definitely look like a serious contender.
Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
The weaver 3-15 is excellent for the price, especially if you want FFP, illuminated, matching turrets. It is heavy though. I don't have a problem with that, but you mentioned hunting, so I thought I'd bring it up.
Edit: only looked thought one on my friend's 700. I was planing one for mine, but bought an MWS and am poor again...
The weaver 3-15 is excellent for the price, especially if you want FFP, illuminated, matching turrets. It is heavy though. I don't have a problem with that, but you mentioned hunting, so I thought I'd bring it up.
Edit: only looked thought one on my friend's 700. I was planing one for mine, but bought an MWS and am poor again...
Re: Please help me choose a Scope for my Rem 700 AAC
I went with the 4-16x50 ffp mrad.
The glass on mine is very nice.
Now dont have any other high end scope other than a mk4 1.5-5x20 Leupold. Its also nice glass.
It does compare nicely to some higher end Nikon and Tamron camera glass that we have.
I went with the 4-16x50 ffp mrad.
The glass on mine is very nice.
Now dont have any other high end scope other than a mk4 1.5-5x20 Leupold. Its also nice glass.
It does compare nicely to some higher end Nikon and Tamron camera glass that we have.
