Rifle Scopes Scope for R700 Tactical, $2500 budget

[broylz]

never heard of March before this. their magnification ranges are amazing, but so are the prices...

 

[Hatny]

I went with an open box Steiner scope from bohem. Here's how everything came together:

* Remington 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD .308 Win rifle
* Bell and Carlson Medalist M40 stock
* Steiner Military 3-12x50mm scope
* Badger 34mm USMC rings
* Badger 20MOA 1pc Picatinny rail
* Harris 6-9" S-BRM swiveling bipod
* Triad Tactical stock pack
* TAB Gear sling w/o buckles
* Red Tac Gear rear bag
* Condor 42" single rifle case

Total cost $3182

I'm very happy with the scope:

Here's the best group set of my very first day, 175gr Federal Gold Medal Match BTHP, 5 rounds each at 100yds:

I'm having fun, and my Gear Acquisition Syndrome is sated, for now. Thanks everyone!

 

[scudzuki]

March prices are in line with other alpha optics, unless you buy by the pound, in which case the March 3-24x42 is a ripoff 'cause it's so light. Every time I use it, I'm blown away by how good the glass is at low mags... the glass just disappears. I used it at 24x on Saturday shooting at a 400 yard target in the shade in bright sunlight. Not as bright as my Steiner 5-25x56 at that mag but what do you expect from a 42mm objective?

I read that guys that designed the March worked for NightForce, but have no confirmation.

Joe