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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 20, 2012, 05:28:34 PM

Title: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 20, 2012, 05:28:34 PM: Well I thought the scope I had would hold up to the recoil generated by this rifle, but its not. Its a Cabelas Alaskan Guide Premium 3x9. it worked great on the 300 mag, but not so much now. I took it to the range today and I started seeing double through the scope, and it was very blurry. I think im gonna be in the market for a new scope.

I am wondering what scopes you guys with the large magnum rifles (338 caliber or bigger) are throwing on your rifles that will hold up to the abuse? Im gonna set my price range up to $500, but if I gotta spend more I will. I just want something that has a good eye relief and is clear. Thanks
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: mazama on February 20, 2012, 07:31:39 PM: I put a $200 burris on mine and it held up till i bought another scope-a zeis z800 love that you can get good deals at cameraland-you can point and shoot with this scope out to 800yds without playing with dials.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on February 20, 2012, 07:36:28 PM: I have been using a Leupold Vari-X III 3-9x50 with the duplex reticle. It holds up fine with 250gr bullets with 106 grs H-1000.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: couesbitten on February 20, 2012, 08:21:57 PM: I have a Burris Fullfield on my 338 Win Mag, and it definately doesn't like the recoil, it's been repaired twice. In the next few weeks it's coming off and my Nikon Monarch is going on there.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 20, 2012, 08:24:32 PM: Leupold for that price range. Get something with dials
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 20, 2012, 08:25:27 PM: The guys I know that shoot the 338 Lapua use Nightforce.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 20, 2012, 08:27:01 PM: A wee bit out of the price range, :chuckle: but if you're willing to get the best out there then yes! KF all the way.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 20, 2012, 08:33:18 PM: Quote from: Fowlweather25 on February 20, 2012, 08:27:01 PM
A wee bit out of the price range, :chuckle: but if you're willing to get the best out there then yes! KF all the way.

I now, but you know how everybody on here always changes everything. How about an Osprey scope ? I've shot steel with the $125 scope on a 308 and it worked perfectly.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 20, 2012, 08:45:03 PM: Very true
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 20, 2012, 08:54:29 PM: Thanks for the input, I was thinking a ziess conquest or a leupold.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: high country on February 20, 2012, 08:57:14 PM: What does your rifle weigh.....I broke a lot of scopes on lightweight high horsepower rifles.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 20, 2012, 09:06:54 PM: Cant go wrong with leupold :tup: I would get a vx3 and never look back :tup:
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 20, 2012, 10:17:28 PM: Quote from: high country on February 20, 2012, 08:57:14 PM
What does your rifle weigh.....I broke a lot of scopes on lightweight high horsepower rifles.

Definatley not light weight. It's standard 700 bdl with a wood stock.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 21, 2012, 06:36:46 AM: Pawn Shops might be a good place to look for Leupold scopes. Lifetime warrenty.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: high country on February 21, 2012, 08:25:13 AM: I have broke a bunch of scopes over the years. Two sub $500 scopes that I have had luck with are the zeiss conquest and the 4200. I used to really be a leupold guy, but I think the quality has fallen off in the last years. I personally believe if bushnell had left the bausch&lomb label on the elites, the 4200 would be the hottest selling 3-9x40 today.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: hillbilli on February 22, 2012, 04:55:43 PM: leopold is the only scope manufacturer I know that has a "mangler", a phone booth size apparatus that they bolt a scope into then expose it to all types of forces.. a recoil torture test...and they do back it up with warranty if you break it..
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: coachcw on February 26, 2012, 10:47:04 AM: vx3 and good talley mounts, tight tight tight .
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: str8meat on February 26, 2012, 05:46:57 PM: i have a vx3 6.5x20x40 with dials. on my 338rum. u need something stout. have confirmed 1,000 yds. hits with it. GET THE BEST GLASS YOU CAN AFFORD.
Title: Re: Scope for a 338 RUM?
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 04, 2012, 10:25:30 PM: Keep in mind that when it comes to the super magnums, the base and ring choice is just as important as the optics. I have had way more base and ring/mount failures than optics failures when it comes to the big magnums and I have shot and still shoot allot of big magnums.