Scope for 7mm mag

[M_ray]

I have a Leupold on my 300WM and for 20 some years never had a problem until the base came loose 

[HntnFsh]

How about the newest model Leupold, VX3i 2.5-8 for $333 shipped? 
http://www.lg-outdoors.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CR_250056229

I think its lacking in magnification myself.

[HntnFsh]

Ive heard of issues with the Vortex not tracking consistently. Part of the reason I went with Leupy VX3. Well that and just me being a Leupold fan. And good reviews on the tracking on the VX3

[splitshot]

  I will stay with leupold as they are proven and vortex is not.   mike w

[longrangekiller]

Everything I own is leupold never had a problem I've had hits out to 1200 yards with my 4.5-14x50 on my 300 rum tracks very good


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[jdb]

DO NOT buy a Leopold or any other scope with a 36 mm. 40 mm or bigger. I'd go straight to the Vortex Diamondback. Also, a scope with an A/O is a PITA, unless you have a lot of time to adjust it to get it clear to see out of it.

why not buy a leupold with a 36mm?

[Buzz2401]

Leupold first.  Nikon second.  Vortex I'd pass to many issues they have a great warranty but the problem is is that your gonna need it

[DaveMonti]

I've had a Remington 700 stainless synthetic since about the mid 90s.  I put a Leupold VX3 in 3.5-10X50.  It's more than enough for big game out to 500 yards (and further).  It's a very solid scope, very clear and crisp. 
I compared it to the scope my father had on his rifle, which is a VX-2 with a 40mm objective.  The difference in low light conditions was very noticeable. 

[Mossy]

This should fall in your budget. I ordered one today, I use leupold but figured I would try a vortex out at this price

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/772363/vortex-optics-viper-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-65-20x-44mm-side-focus-dead-hold-bdc-reticle-matte

[Mxracer532]

I have a VX3 6.5-20x40 AO with a load specific turret on my Switch Barrel Remington that I use for coyotes and Nephew and sisters have used for deer and I use it on 20x 99% of the time. Just killed a coyote at 78 yards on 20x. Why not? I followed them in the scope the entire way anyway.
I just purchased a Viper PST for my Sendero 7mm and its a bada$$ scope. Either way you can't go wrong. I'd seriously consider a Viper HST used. Check out The Long Range Hunting Forum classifieds.

[CAMPMEAT]

DO NOT buy a Leopold or any other scope with a 36 mm. 40 mm or bigger. I'd go straight to the Vortex Diamondback. Also, a scope with an A/O is a PITA, unless you have a lot of time to adjust it to get it clear to see out of it.

why not buy a leupold with a 36mm?

The bigger the better for for light transmission and resolution.

[splitshot]

  I would only buy a leupold.  mike w

[JeffRaines]

I've got a Viper HS-T 4-16x44 and its awesome.

When I bought the scope throughout all the research I did, it seems like the advantage of a larger objective doesn't really outweigh the cost or actual weight.

[baker5150]

I've got a Viper HS-T 4-16x44 and its awesome.

When I bought the scope throughout all the research I did, it seems like the advantage of a larger objective doesn't really outweigh the cost or actual weight.

I went from a 40mm to a 50mm and it made a significant difference.
I didn't look into any 44mm.

To me the $ increase was well worth it.  Low light in the deep woods is common where I hunt.  I had light issues in the past and didn't want to deal with it again.