Post by: beak-in-the-barrel on May 25, 2013, 10:00:43 PM
I am a newbie on hunting washington and to firearms in general. I'll be purchasing a bolt action rifle in the near future and will probably purchase some new glass for it as well. I'm thinking Bushnell Elite, Vortex Viper PST or Leupold VX-3. Any opinions or tips would be very helpful.
I'm looking to go deer/elk hunting with the rifle (Savage 10 in .308) as well as long range target practice at the range. Price cap around $850.00 Thanks!
Post by: X-Force on May 25, 2013, 10:09:54 PM
I was debating about getting one of the three scopes you listed but I broke down and bought a leupold mark 4. I think I made the right move for me but I still want a viper hs lr to play with some time later on down the road.
Post by: Worldhunter on May 25, 2013, 10:10:25 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 25, 2013, 10:35:17 PM
Great warranty and made in the USA.
Post by: Bob33 on May 25, 2013, 11:09:46 PM
Post by: beak-in-the-barrel on May 26, 2013, 10:56:55 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 26, 2013, 11:03:00 PM
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Post by: cwuhunter on May 26, 2013, 11:16:26 PM
Post by: Simcoe hunter on May 26, 2013, 11:26:14 PM
I would run from the .308, too many new calibers that out preform it :twocents:
06= an older one that outperforms 308 and can be found in more stores when you forget your ammo.
Post by: MadHatter on May 26, 2013, 11:32:41 PM
I would run from the .308, too many new calibers that out preform it :twocents:
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It's a time proven caliber for hunting and long range shooting... Are there new rounds perform better, yes and no ... Yes they may have better terminal ballistics or shoot flatter, but no they are not better in that some are still pretty oddball rounds that you cannot buy just anywhere... So unless you reload already, you are also looking at having to get a reloading setup if you intend to not spend a fortune on ammo.
But in the end you're sending a bullet down range to your target, and for a beginner 308 is a great round, lots of data... Ammo is (normally) easy to find just about anywhere and it will kill things just as dead as any other bullet out there. The key is that you have to do your part. It does no good for a new shooter that is shooting 2moa because of skill to have a 1/4moa round. 308 is a great round to learn with because of the vast amount of data out there and it's relatively cheap in comparison to some of the new fangled rounds out there... Having a short action savage like the op is talking about also give the option on switching the barrel later on to another better performing short action round.
Op: Go leupold... You will not regret it...
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Post by: MadMooner on May 28, 2013, 10:12:16 AM
A Rem 700 in 308 and a Leupold 3-9 is a good place to start, though its really hard to beat a Leupold fixed 6.
Shop used and save some coin.
700's are dead simple and choices abound. Leupold scopes are backed by a great company.
Howa/Vanguards are great choices as well. M70's are great and some of the older push feeds can be had for smokin' deals.
If you are hard on your gear, I would look for stainless/synthetic.
Post by: Fishmasterdan on May 29, 2013, 08:39:01 AM
Savage is good Founded in 1894 in NY. Now residing in Massachusetts. Just don't buy one made in canada.
Leupold and Stevens is also a great choice Made in Oregon.
I admit I have purchased some things not made is USA but I try and buy "MADE IN USA" as we ALL should.
Post by: beak-in-the-barrel on May 29, 2013, 12:07:13 PM
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Post by: MichaelJ on May 29, 2013, 12:22:38 PM
If you already had a solid shooting 308 then I'd recommend rolling with it and some good glass, but starting out with a new rifle I'll recommend against it every time.
Mike
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