Tactical scope?

[PolarBear]

Howdy
I am looking at getting a new Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243 for (semi) long range coyotes.  I would like to put a decent tactical type scope on top but have been archery hunting for so long that I have no idea what to look for anymore.  What would you suggest that I check out for under $700 or so?
Thanks

[MtnMuley]

Used Leupold mark IV.  Should be able to pick up a dandy for $700.

[Gobble]

Just got rid of a 4x-16X yesterday. I traded it back to the guy I got it from for a Butt load of .45 acp ammo

[Straight Shooter]

A few good resources:

http://swfa.com/Riflescopes-C1443.aspx

www.eabco.com

www.natchezss.com

[jackelope]

www.24hourcampfire.com is a great resource for used stuff too.

[PolarBear]

Thanks folks, I'll check them out!

[NXS-Hunter]

Check out Nightforce scopes.  www.nightforcescopes.com

These are the ultimate scope for long range.  If you want to reach out and touch a coyote at 700-1000rds plus I would go with this.  They also have their benchrest designs available.

If your shooting 100-300yrd....then do a good comparison.  Look through several scopes...even of the same make and model.  I would recommend doing this when the sun is just rising or setting.

[PolarBear]

I am most interested in a scope for shots 300-600+ yards.  I'm not sure that I trust a .243 much farther than 600 yards.

[LongTatLaw]

polarbear,

not sure if its tactical or not but for 699$...u get the magnification to kill yotes at 600m and BDC reticle for drop down references...

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0048268712835a&navCount=3&podId=0048268&parentId=cat601569&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat602006-cat601569&catalogCode=IK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601569&hasJS=true

ps- this scope ANGERS Jackelope....

its my new scope on my 300 win mag Long Range hunting gun!

[PolarBear]

Sweet.  My plans of buying a new rifle are now on hold for a bit.  I have to shell out 6-8 grand in dental work for my youngest daughter.  Thanks for all the help folks!

[MtnMuley]

Another thought for you is to buy a vxIII and have Leupold build you a turret out to 600 yards.  Should be under $700. 

[PolarBear]

That is a great idea.  I will check into that.  I have a VXIII 4.5x14 that I had the factory put extra heavy duplexes in and got it back within a week for pretty reasonable.  Thanks for the idea!

[littletoes]

Oh man, you could have had a TMR reticle put in it for the same price, and had the scope you wanted! Even have custom knobs built for it. Luppy does some great things.

NXS-Hunter, i'd put my Schmidt up against your nightforce any day!   
start at 1800 yards 

[G.R.K]

Oh man, you could have had a TMR reticle put in it for the same price, and had the scope you wanted! Even have custom knobs built for it. Luppy does some great things.

NXS-Hunter, i'd put my Schmidt up against your nightforce any day!   
start at 1800 yards 

Laffin,   

[MtnMuley]

Keep your feelers out, PolarBear.  I just picked up a VXL 4.5-14x50 BC reticle in mint condition for $450 last night!  Another buddy picked up the same scope in the 56mm long range in mint condition for $600 a week ago.  The deals are out there!