What Scope ?

[ghosthunter]

Well I am playing with the idea of a new rifle and scope.

So given this info what scope under $1000.00 do you suggest.

Rifle-Remington 700 LR in 30.06
Will be used for North American big game.
1000 yards or less , mostly 500 yards or less.

My eyes are old so I need good magnification to see those small 3 rd points we have.

I currently have a Leupold 3x9 gold ring. And I like it but want more magnification and  better turrets.

Any suggestions?

[Stein]

I have a Vortex Viper 6.5-20 on my 30-06 and it came in at about $4-500 if I remember right.  For the money, I don't know how it can be beat.  I just put a $25 sticker on the turret and have perfect yardages from 100 - 500 in 25 yard increments.

[mkcj]

Nightforce SHV is going to be the scope I put on my 26 Nosler

[Wacenturion]

Some of Nikon Monarch 3's are on sale right now at $100 off.  Primarily BDC models, which I like.  A 4x16x42 BDC regular price is $479 is now $379 at Cabelas.  Get a $20 off coupon and get it for $359.  Great scopes, great cusromer service.  Also 3x12's. 

[Buzz2401]

Buy American.  Get a Leupold.

[Halo]

I went from my Leupold VX-2 3-9 to the VX-6 3-18 CDS and love it. Just the ticket for my aging eyes  I didn't want to give up the low magnification of 3X for the close shots, I shot an elk with that gun at 3 yards once, but I wanted more magnification at the high end. And I'm a Leupold fan, made in the USA.

[Heredoggydoggy]

Whatever you get, make sure it has a 30mm tube.  The last 2 scopes I got have 30mm tubes, and my old eyes will never go back to 1" tubes!  (more light goes through a 30mm tube).

[slm9s]

Check out:
Leupold vx-6 2-12 or 3-18 with cds dial.
Kahles with their turret
Meopta with their turret - I think they offer one
Zeiss Conquest 3-15

[kbrowne14]

So if you are looking at being able to shoot past 500 yards, you are going to need more than just magnification.  You are going to need an optic that has the ability to adjust for drop and wind.  I recommend something like the vortex viper pst 4-16.  I don't know what your skill level is or your knowledge about long range shooting.  I don't want to just start blabbing if you don't know what I'm talking about. 

[jay.sharkbait]

Why Dial?

[kbrowne14]

   Well you need to dial...unless you have a mosin nagant, in which case your iron sights are Extra Sub MOA at a 1000 yards.  I recommend selling your Rem 700 and buying a WWII Mosin. 

[wildweeds]

I have one of these,it's nice!

Nightforce SHV is going to be the scope I put on my 26 Nosler

[jay.sharkbait]

  Well you need to dial...unless you have a mosin nagant, in which case your iron sights are Extra Sub MOA at a 1000 yards.  I recommend selling your Rem 700 and buying a WWII Mosin.

Should I sell them with the H59 and TREMOR2 based optics or not?

After all, you are the expert

[kbrowne14]

You need a full grid in your scope.  That way, if you are ever shooting while doing statistical mathematics, you have a place to build a graph without breaking your cheek weld.

[jay.sharkbait]

You need a full grid in your scope.  That way, if you are ever shooting while doing statistical mathematics, you have a place to build a graph without breaking your cheek weld.

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