Post by: Bantams on September 18, 2012, 06:29:54 PM
I just found out my grandfather is shipping his Remington 721 .270 Win to me! I'm very happy, as I need an option for hunting besides my 12 ga with rifled slug barrel.
It does not have a scope, so I need to start shopping.
What should I be looking for? I hunt on the westside and can't imagine I'll ever be shooting beyond 300 yards. I can spend up to $200 or $300, and will consider a used scope from the HW classifieds.
Any help or opinions would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Kelsey
Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 18, 2012, 06:39:39 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on September 18, 2012, 08:35:46 PM
Post by: lazydrifter on September 19, 2012, 05:41:33 AM
I have the same rifle. Remington 721 in 270. Very nice shooter.
Brant
Post by: muzbuster on September 19, 2012, 06:06:59 AM
That Buckmaster offered up for free above would be perfect. Don't worry about the rubber eyepiece. Just get a set of Butler Creek flip up scope covers and you'll be good to go. Very generous offer. That's the kind of people that makes this a good place to spend time.:yeah: great offer right there!
I have the same rifle. Remington 721 in 270. Very nice shooter.
Brant
Post by: coachcw on September 19, 2012, 06:22:34 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on September 19, 2012, 06:49:41 AM
That Buckmaster offered up for free above would be perfect. Don't worry about the rubber eyepiece. Just get a set of Butler Creek flip up scope covers and you'll be good to go. Very generous offer. That's the kind of people that makes this a good place to spend time.:yeah: great offer right there!
I have the same rifle. Remington 721 in 270. Very nice shooter.
Brant
Agree.
Some good karma coming your way JKEEN33!
Post by: Curly on September 19, 2012, 07:31:30 AM
That Buckmaster offered up for free above would be perfect. Don't worry about the rubber eyepiece. Just get a set of Butler Creek flip up scope covers and you'll be good to go. Very generous offer. That's the kind of people that makes this a good place to spend time.:yeah: great offer right there!
I have the same rifle. Remington 721 in 270. Very nice shooter.
Brant
Agree.
Some good karma coming your way JKEEN33!
:yeah:
Another good choice of scope for western WA is a Bushnell Elite series (http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-3-9x40mm-elite-argon-purged-rainguard-hd-riflescope.html) . They have a coating that makes water shed right off the glass (I think they call it "Raingaurd".) Makes it nice when hunting in the rain. But that scope would only make sense if you didn't have such a great offer for the Nikon that JKEEN33 has offered you.
Post by: Bantams on September 19, 2012, 12:17:22 PM
I’m really kind of dumbfounded here – thank you so much! And yes, of course I’ll take you up on your offer – from what I have read so far it sounds like the perfect scope!
I’ll send you a PM so we can get in touch for mailing the scope or picking it up. I’m helping organize a competitive trail ride for this Saturday, but next week I might have a day to drive out to Enumclaw.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Kelsey
Post by: Kola16 on September 19, 2012, 12:22:39 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 19, 2012, 12:25:35 PM
I like the Nikon Monarch's. A 3-9 x 40 would be plenty for a 270.
I have a Nikon buckmaster sitting here on my desk that I pulled off another rifle 3-9x40. Needs the rubber eyepiece that goes on the end. Works without it. I think you can get these from Nikon for a couple bucks. Yours if you want it. I was considering putting it up on the pay it forward. You pay shipping or pick up. Just let me know if you want it.
:tup:
Post by: KimberRich on September 19, 2012, 02:08:04 PM
721 is a great rifle. I have my grandpa's that he bought new in 1949. If that thing could talk..
Post by: Bofire on September 19, 2012, 06:05:18 PM
Carl
Post by: Wacenturion on September 20, 2012, 11:26:14 AM
:) This whole post and happening just reeks of great Karma, only good will come of this!!
Carl
:yeah:
Post by: huntnphool on September 20, 2012, 11:35:09 AM
I like the Nikon Monarch's. A 3-9 x 40 would be plenty for a 270.:yeah:
Post by: GUscottie on September 20, 2012, 11:41:26 AM
Post by: Wacenturion on September 27, 2012, 09:48:38 PM
Basically scoped both rifles for the price of one Monarch. Pretty darn nice scopes for the money if you ask me.
Post by: quadrafire on September 27, 2012, 09:57:02 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on October 01, 2012, 11:03:18 AM
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Post by: Bantams on October 01, 2012, 01:00:04 PM
I should have updated this thread earlier - I met Jeff last week and picked up my new scope! :tup:
The rifle is in the mail currently from my grandfather. It's going directly to the gunsmith so I can get it cut down and fitted with a new recoil pad, and the scope mounted. I'll be sure to post pics once it's all set up - and with any luck, my success to follow!
Thank you for all your scope recommendations!
And thank you, Jeff, for your wonderful generosity. What a great community we have here on HW.
Kelsey
Post by: dvolmer on October 01, 2012, 02:31:55 PM
Cant beat the warrenty, Reasonable priced, and excellent glass.
Best deal on the market today hands down. Go to Sportsmans, Wholesale Sprots, or Cabelas and 3 out of 5 salesman and specialists will agree.
Post by: jess on October 01, 2012, 05:22:43 PM
Post by: Bantams on October 31, 2012, 03:17:07 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Fg8hEqKplAw%2FUJGinXVgv3I%2FAAAAAAAAB6E%2FZu58rcf90TU%2Fs400%2FKelsey1.jpg&hash=b25e28e1fabd341d57188af5c013a632ecc2f02d)
Here it is, all set to go!
Still need to order the new eye piece and scope covers, but I couldn't be happier with it!
Thanks again, Jeff! :tup:
Post by: quadrafire on October 31, 2012, 03:23:24 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 31, 2012, 03:34:43 PM
If you go with the Butler Creek flip-up scope caps, you won't need to worry about the missing rubber eye ring as it will be covered by the rear cap.
Post by: kisfish on October 31, 2012, 03:54:53 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on October 31, 2012, 04:01:32 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on October 31, 2012, 04:58:09 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on November 01, 2012, 06:16:23 AM
(If you even think of selling that old 721, call me! :chuckle: )
Post by: Bantams on November 01, 2012, 08:19:57 AM
No deer yet, unfortunately, but I'm looking forward to late season.
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(If you even think of selling that old 721, call me! :chuckle: )Don't even think about that!!
My grandfather also sent along an old Mossberg .22 target rifle (144 heavy barrel) - never shot! Can't wait to try that one out. :IBCOOL:
Post by: Wacenturion on November 01, 2012, 09:17:22 AM
Post by: Deep Forks on November 04, 2012, 03:18:21 AM
Post by: jess on November 04, 2012, 08:28:24 AM
Post by: Deep Forks on November 05, 2012, 03:26:09 AM
deep forks how can you say vortex is the best?? They have only been around a few years! I have no doubt they are good but the best i think not!Me neither, for the money I'll take them anyday. Schmidt and Bender smokes em along with several others. I have an S&B on a 257 ultra lt. Roy and love it. My favorite scope is my Swarovski Z5 in
3.5x18 with turrets on a 300 rum. But for the money I've had a diamondback on a 280 or 4yrs now and like it a lot, but sure isn't the best.
Post by: pope on November 05, 2012, 05:08:01 AM
Looks like Grandpa took great care of that 721 from what we can see. You're going to love that rifle's flat trajectory and light trigger squeeze. Regarding what Iceman said, while carrying the rifle on a long hike, I check the safety every time I change shoulders. A couple of times while carrying it on the left shoulder somehow the safety was switched off on my 721. I tend not to keep a round in the chamber on long marches.
Post by: C-Money on November 05, 2012, 06:12:32 AM