Rifle Scopes Which scope ~$700?

[wwrhodes91]

Hello everyone. Long time lurker. I am getting a savage 10fcp-k in. 308 and I need a scope for it. Here's what I'm thinking:
http://swfa.com/Bushnell-6-24x50-Elite- ... 48271.aspx
or
http://swfa.com/Vortex-6-24x50-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44564.aspx
I'll be shooting anything 100-800 yards. Some stand hunting for whitetail. What are your thoughts on these two, and what others would you recommend? Also, if you have any input on the rifle, that is welcome to.

 

[lord of war619]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

go with the vortex

 

[KillShot]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wwrhodes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hello everyone. Long time lurker. I am getting a savage 10fcp-k in. 308 and I need a scope for it. Here's what I'm thinking:
http://swfa.com/Bushnell-6-24x50-Elite- ... 48271.aspx
or
http://swfa.com/Vortex-6-24x50-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44564.aspx
I'll be shooting anything 100-800 yards. Some stand hunting for whitetail. What are your thoughts on these two, and what others would you recommend? Also, if you have any input on the rifle, that is welcome to.</div></div>

If you don't mind saving up $300-$400 more, you can pick up one of the SWFA Super Snipers in the Optics For Sale section.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3616201#Post3616201

 

[UNRL Ghandi]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

Go Vortex. Gives you illumination. Not sure where you're hunting, but for me in the woods of Western MD, a 6x low end magnification is too much, especially if the deer are on the move. I have their 4-16x and have used it out to 600 at the range without any problems.

 

[MFH]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

Check the adjustment range on the bushnell. Mine had very little elevation range available and could not be zeroed @ 100yds with a 20moa base.

MFH

 

[billyburl2]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x50-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P49448.aspx

 

[ronnl001]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: billyburl2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x50-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P49448.aspx </div></div>

+1 for this. This is the tactical scope to get in your price range. Mil/mil, ffp, a d. Enter glass than either of the two stated choices. I would either get it, or take the advice above and save for a swfa or hdmr.

 

[_shawn_]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: billyburl2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x50-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P49448.aspx</div></div>

that's the 1 i bought and couldn't be happier

 

[LanceS4803]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

My Weaver Tactical 3-15 came in this week.
Midway had at $717.
Nice, nice scope!!

 

[jakelock83]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

I went with the vortex. Found on sale for 649 for the 6x24 viper pst sfp. Taking it to the range tomorrow. I'll post the results.

 

[KelsonAK]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

PST. Give Liberty Optics a call. I'm not running for office, but trust me on that one...

 

[Kopfjager 4-96]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

+++Vortex or check out Horus

 

[kvwpwr]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

I'd suggest the weaver tactical 3-15 for your use. 15x is plenty for 800yds.

 

[wwrhodes91]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

I think I have narrowed it down to the vortex viper PST 6-24X50 and the Weaver Tac 4-20X50. Both Scopes seem very well liked and I really can't pick a favorite. Would it be accurate to say that the Weaver might have slightly better glass?

 

[ajwcotton]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

The weaver has substantially better glass, however I would go with the 3-15 emdr over the 4-20 Better features all around. but ultimately it's your decision.

 

[wwrhodes91]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

I guess I just don't have much experience with illuminated reticles. I just don't see myself ever using it. I might never go above 15X magnification, but it is nice to know that I have the option. I like the emdr though.

 

[bobtodrick]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

I've had a number of Hawke scopes and just purchased their tactical http://www.hawkeoptics.com/rifle-scopes/sidewinder-tactical.html
They get pretty good reviews: http://www.snipercentral.com/hawke624.htm

 

[_shawn_]

Re: Which scope ~$700?

got a chance to look at the vortex 4-16 pst a couple weeks after i bought my weaver 3-15 and i can say in a side by side comparison my weaver had better glass