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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2015, 10:01:11 PM »
I've never had a scope with parallax adjustment except a cheap Simmons which I got rid of ASAP. I shoot with no problem out to 350 yards with my 3.5-10 VariX-III. I'm sure it would be fine to 500, I've just never shot it any further than 350.
your groups would tighten up with proper parallax. Didn't say you can't do it with out it. Even the cheap center point is used to run back in the day got me out to 500 but with proper parallax I was able to tighten up my groups to confidently take game at 500 yards with that setup. Jme

I'm sure you're right, I've just never been a long distance shooter. 400 yards is the furthest I would ever shoot at a big game animal. And the OP was talking only 200 to 300 yards. For that kind of distance, I'd rather have the simplicity of a scope without the adjustable parallax.

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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2015, 05:23:03 AM »
I've never had a scope with parallax adjustment except a cheap Simmons which I got rid of ASAP. I shoot with no problem out to 350 yards with my 3.5-10 VariX-III. I'm sure it would be fine to 500, I've just never shot it any further than 350.
your groups would tighten up with proper parallax. Didn't say you can't do it with out it. Even the cheap center point is used to run back in the day got me out to 500 but with proper parallax I was able to tighten up my groups to confidently take game at 500 yards with that setup. Jme

I'm sure you're right, I've just never been a long distance shooter. 400 yards is the furthest I would ever shoot at a big game animal. And the OP was talking only 200 to 300 yards. For that kind of distance, I'd rather have the simplicity of a scope without the adjustable parallax.
the op asked for opinions on a long range scope, even though he said out to 300 they may be interested in long range shooting( it's addicting) and eventually will want to stretch there legs a bit more than 300 yards. Again jmo. :tup:
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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #17 on: July 30, 2015, 05:31:05 AM »
one thing I would highly recomend is to spend 100-150 on a good trigger like a timmey . makes all the difference at distance  :twocents:

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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #18 on: July 30, 2015, 08:30:30 AM »
You should pm elk123 that Zeiss is a good scope

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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #19 on: July 30, 2015, 08:43:04 AM »
I got a Steiner 2-10x G3 series scope for 650.00 off of B&H Photo. Check them out. Prices are pretty fantastic.
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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #20 on: July 30, 2015, 08:57:57 AM »
I'm looking to get a new scope for my Model 700 30.06. I deer hunt in places that frequently require shots of 200-300 yards. This includes places like Jordan, MT and Okanogan county. What recommendations would you have?

this is not long range, don't get too crazy with a high power scope. if you zero at 200, your 300 drop will be easy comp within vertical reticle hashes in a good scope and not need to dial reticle. remember your field of view decreases a lot the higher power you get.  :twocents: but I will say for a general rule of thumb on quality, scope $ => rifle $....
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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #21 on: July 30, 2015, 09:02:08 AM »
Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40 is a good buy and 200-300 yards is a good range for that.  Most scopes are good for a handy shooter out to 350-400  :twocents:
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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #22 on: July 30, 2015, 09:40:16 AM »
Any of the good 3X9 scopes will be fine, like some of the other members have stated, but I think the most important thing is to know the exact range so if you don't have a good range finder that's what you need to invest in.

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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #23 on: July 30, 2015, 03:49:45 PM »
I'm looking to get a new scope for my Model 700 30.06. I deer hunt in places that frequently require shots of 200-300 yards. This includes places like Jordan, MT and Okanogan county. What recommendations would you have?

this is not long range, don't get too crazy with a high power scope. if you zero at 200, your 300 drop will be easy comp within vertical reticle hashes in a good scope and not need to dial reticle. remember your field of view decreases a lot the higher power you get.  :twocents: but I will say for a general rule of thumb on quality, scope $ => rifle $....

Yes I know, I should have been more clear in my first post. My average shot is 200-300, but I've taken shots up to 500. Bottom line is I'd like a scope that is more accurate at longer ranges, though 2-300 is average.

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Re: Long range scope options
« Reply #24 on: July 30, 2015, 03:50:24 PM »
I have a Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16 x42 on my 22-250 varmint rifle and it is a really good value. Amazon.com has them now for under $300.  I'd definitely buy another if I had a rifle that needed a good scope.
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