Remington 721 .270 - Scope choice? - PICS!

[GUscottie]

Well, it's obvious that she has a good starter scope! From here, I would say, shoot the scope that you have and then figure what you like and don't like about it. Do lots of shopping at big places that have lots of scopes and then set in pretty hard to find a good deal. Lots of places have sales after hunting season is over, when they are depleting their hunting stock. Congrats on the scope and the rifle! Good luck!!

[Wacenturion]

I have a couple Monarchs, but recently needed to pick up a couple scopes for a two new .257 Roberts acquisitions.  Was going to get some more Monarchs until I looked at the Nikon ProStaff.  Currently a $30 rebate on Nikon BDC scopes.  Had a Cabelas' come on coupon I also used and it ended up costing me approximately $140 a scope...both 4x12x40 BDC's, after coupon and rebates.

Basically scoped both rifles for the price of one Monarch.  Pretty darn nice scopes for the money if you ask me.

[quadrafire]

My first deer rifle was a 721 in 30-06. Bought it on payments from my muskrat trap line in the early 80's. sold it.... but wish I hadn't. Great shooting rifle, PlainJane, but great shooting. Scope brand really doesn't matter in  my opinion.

[Wacenturion]

Just put one of the Prostaff 4x12x40 scopes on a Remington 700 Classic in .257 Roberts.  Nice quality scopes considering price with rebate etc., for rifles that don't get used all that much. 

[Bantams]

Hi guys,

I should have updated this thread earlier - I met Jeff last week and picked up my new scope!
The rifle is in the mail currently from my grandfather.  It's going directly to the gunsmith so I can get it cut down and fitted with a new recoil pad, and the scope mounted.  I'll be sure to post pics once it's all set up - and with any luck, my success to follow! 

Thank you for all your scope recommendations! 
And thank you, Jeff, for your wonderful generosity.  What a great community we have here on HW.

Kelsey

[dvolmer]

Votex!  Vortex!  Vortex!!

Cant beat the warrenty,  Reasonable priced, and excellent glass.

Best deal on the market today hands down.  Go to Sportsmans, Wholesale Sprots, or Cabelas and 3 out of 5 salesman and specialists will agree.

[jess]

leupold 3-9x40 great scope and in your price range.. It will last a lifetime!

[Bantams]

Here it is, all set to go! 
Still need to order the new eye piece and scope covers, but I couldn't be happier with it!
Thanks again, Jeff! 

[quadrafire]

   Go Get'm

[Blacktail Sniper]

Very nice, that should serve you well.

If you go with the Butler Creek flip-up scope caps, you won't need to worry about the missing rubber eye ring as it will be covered by the rear cap.

[kisfish]

Nice gun... brings back many memories of the same gun. It was my grandpa's. Best shooting gun I have ever laid my hands on. I know he has been looking down the scope with me every time I have pulled the trigger. BOOM. Meat in the freezer every time. We call it the hammer of Thor. Drops everything in it's tracks. LOVE that gun

[Austrian Hunter]

  Now get out and shoot a big bull or buck!! 

[Wacenturion]

Nice looking setup....keep us all posted on your adventures with it.

[ICEMAN]

Thanks for updating with pictures! Great rifle and a great thread you started! Good luck!

(If you even think of selling that old 721, call me!   )

[Bantams]

Thanks, guys!  My dad and I are headed out tomorrow AM on our very first elk expedition.... (GMU 560)
No deer yet, unfortunately, but I'm looking forward to late season.

(If you even think of selling that old 721, call me!   )

Don't even think about that!!
My grandfather also sent along an old Mossberg .22 target rifle (144 heavy barrel) - never shot!  Can't wait to try that one out.