what scope shoud i get?

[longrangekiller]

So for christmas the girlfreind got me the 300 rum remington model 700 sendero that I've been wanting but I can't figure out what scope I want.

I want it to have the custom cartridge specific turrets
Some good zoom and a 50 mm bell

I've been looking at leupold or vortex but any help or advice would be greatly appriciated

[GUHunter]

What are you looking to spend? I think you are thinking right. Leupold, vortex and nightforce would be top of my list.

[njdmb]

I have the Leupold 4-12x50 and love it.

[engelwood]

Hard to beat the VXIII 6.5-20 X 50mm with target turrets (that can be changed out for custom dial turrets). Affordable, great company and product, cheap dials, and LOCAL!

[JPhelps]

I've got the 6-24x50 Vortex Viper PST moa ffp on my RBros 7mag and so far it tracks perfect and the glass is pretty dang good.

The only problem is I don't know if they currently offer cartridge specific turrets.  I don't want to hijack the thread but why not go to a MOA or MIL dial?

[sirmissalot]

Swarovski Z6 in 3-18x56

[Pathfinder101]

Nightforce if you can afford the $1,700 price tag.  I have a buddy with your set up (.300RUM Sendero) that he topped with a Nightforce.  He loves it.  I have seen him whacking sillouettes at 1,200 yards, and he shot his bull at 800+ this year.
If you can't swing the cost of the NF, I would go with the Leupold.  I have a Rem 700 in 7mm Mag with a Leupy VXIII and target turrets.  I love it, but I max out at 800 yards.    

My buddy (the guy with the NF) looked at my rig, nodded quietly and said "Yeah, this is a nice starter set up".   

[longrangekiller]

Nightforce if you can afford the $1,700 price tag.  I have a buddy with your set up (.300RUM Sendero) that he topped with a Nightforce.  He loves it.  I have seen him whacking sillouettes at 1,200 yards, and he shot his bull at 800+ this year.
If you can't swing the cost of the NF, I would go with the Leupold.  I have a Rem 700 in 7mm Mag with a Leupy VXIII and target turrets.  I love it, but I max out at 800 yards.    

My buddy (the guy with the NF) looked at my rig, nodded quietly and said "Yeah, this is a nice starter set up".   

Haha I wish I could afford the night force but I'm trying to keep it $1000 or less give or take a little bit. I'm thinking leupold but just can't make up my mind

[coop2424]

I have the 338rum Sendero setup with a vortex pst and am very happy with it for the price.  I personally use moa on it and has tracked very good but have only stretched it to 750 yards so far.

[yorketransport]

Check out the Sightron SIII line of scopes. The glass has been exceptional on all of the examples (4) I've looked through. I have an 8-32x56 with the LRMOA reticle and it is optically better, to me, than either of the Leupold Mk 4 scopes or any of the VX-3 scopes I've had. Having turrets which match the reticle is a big plus for me. You either need MIL turrets or a MOA reticle. There's just no reason not to when you spend over $800 on a scope.

Andrew

[LBES]

If you got up to $1000, get the VX3 4.5-14; you will not regret it. My buddy has the Vortex Viper in 6.5-20. He seems to like it, but the scope appears very large on the gun to me. The vortex is easier on the pocketbook... if you want a real steal, the Redfield 4x12 is excellent and owned by Leupold; I've hunted with it for the past few years in many different climates and it performs great. But, my preference would be the VX3.

[high country]

Sell a kidney and roll a henzolt.

[kentrek]

Id say it depends mostly on the overal type of gun your wanting,all of the above are great..if ya want a heavy gun go for the super high end,if your tryn to pack your rifle id prolly avoid some of those two pound scopes

[whacker1]

I put a zeiss conquest 4.5*14x50 on mine. Lots of good options. and lots of good suggestions already

[coachcw]

huskima 3x12  :tup:http://www.longrangestore.com/Huskemaw_Blue_Diamond_Series_3_12x42_LR_Rifle_Scop_p/100200.htm