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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: pianoman9701 on December 06, 2022, 10:17:43 AM

Title: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 06, 2022, 10:17:43 AM: I need to replace the on my .30-06 with something more like 4-16. The Steiner on my AR is a great scope but it's got a couple of problems. 1st, it doesn't have a turret option and changing the zero is a challenge. 2nd, my eyes are old and shooting out to 300 yards, 10x just isn't enough anymore. I can't afford a new Leupold or Vortex. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: bustedoldman on December 06, 2022, 10:25:40 AM: I don't know what your price range is but eurooptic has good prices at the moment.....Look in their sale and used/demo sections.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Viper-PST-Closeouts.aspx
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: jrebel on December 06, 2022, 10:30:16 AM: What is your ideal budget?
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 06, 2022, 10:33:53 AM: $399 - https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Strike-Eagle-4-24x50-with-EBR-4-MOA-Riflescope-SE-1627-Kit.aspx

Or bump up to Venom at $499.

Or Great $449 Closeout- https://www.eurooptic.com/vortex-viper-pst-6-24x50-ffp-riflescope-with-ebr-2c-reticle-moa-pst-43127-new.aspx
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 06, 2022, 10:36:29 AM: Have you looked at the LEUPOLD SCOPE VX-FREEDOM CDS 4-12X40?

Depending on budget I sell Leupold's and might be able to help you save a few $
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: Stein on December 06, 2022, 10:39:36 AM: SWFA
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: Fidelk on December 06, 2022, 10:39:50 AM: I have a Rem 700 LR (.300 WinMag).......it has a Burris Veracity 2-10x42 and is an awesome scope.....($500-600 range). 300 yards is about the limit for my eyes.....but with 42mm, it might be enough for you. Great glass and it provides a very sharp image.
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: MADMAX on December 06, 2022, 10:42:21 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on December 06, 2022, 10:36:29 AM
Have you looked at the LEUPOLD SCOPE VX-FREEDOM CDS 4-12X40?

Depending on budget I sell Leupold's and might be able to help you save a few $

Ill be buying one of these as well
Good scopes
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 06, 2022, 12:05:27 PM: These are all great links. I'll be able to buy a great scope for $400 or less. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 06, 2022, 12:11:27 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on December 06, 2022, 10:36:29 AM
Have you looked at the LEUPOLD SCOPE VX-FREEDOM CDS 4-12X40?

Depending on budget I sell Leupold's and might be able to help you save a few $

I'd certainly want to deal with a site sponsor like you, Carp. We can speed this along if you need to do a refi!!! :chuckle: I learned QPQ from our President, Dementia Joe.
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 06, 2022, 03:00:54 PM: Just got this email
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 06, 2022, 03:04:14 PM: Quote from: Magnum_Willys on December 06, 2022, 03:00:54 PM
Just got this email
:tup:
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: thinkingman on December 07, 2022, 10:35:01 AM: I have a NIB Burris FFIV 4.5-14 that I would sell within your budget.

Frankly, I have much more confidence in Burris durability than I do in those 'AMAZING WARRANTY!' replacement companies.
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 07, 2022, 11:20:28 AM: Quote from: thinkingman on December 07, 2022, 10:35:01 AM
I have a NIB Burris FFIV 4.5-14 that I would sell within your budget.

Frankly, I have much more confidence in Burris durability than I do in those 'AMAZING WARRANTY!' replacement companies.

Not ready to pull the plug yet. I need to close another mortgage first. I will refer back to this thread when the time comes. Thanks. :tup:
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: Stein on December 09, 2022, 03:09:51 PM: I'm getting ready to list a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 as well.
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 10, 2022, 09:22:48 AM: I can't afford it yet but should be able soon.
Title: Re: Affordable quality Optic for Rem 700 Classic
Post by: buckfvr on December 10, 2022, 09:34:52 AM: Quote from: MADMAX on December 06, 2022, 10:42:21 AM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on December 06, 2022, 10:36:29 AM
Have you looked at the LEUPOLD SCOPE VX-FREEDOM CDS 4-12X40?

Depending on budget I sell Leupold's and might be able to help you save a few $

Ill be buying one of these as well
Good scopes

I have several Vortex (2 PST Gen 2), have had Nightforce (Best Ive had), and have one Leupold Freedom 3-9 on a lightweight Storm to keep the weight to a minimum. The Leupold has the Tri-MOA reticle and is so easy to shoot at 300 yards, Id think the 4-12 would be perfect if you wanted 500. Make a laminated cheat sheet card to attach to your range finder and no monkeying with turrets. For a relatively affordable hunting scope its VX Freedom all the way.