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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: poohdog on March 31, 2012, 02:06:34 PM

Title: Looking for scope help
Post by: poohdog on March 31, 2012, 02:06:34 PM: I am looking at getting a new scope for my 270 WSM but would like to mess around with shooting it 6-800 yards. I have never had a scope with turrets or anything like that. Any help would be great. Also if possible under 7-800 $$. Thanks
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: BullMagnet76 on March 31, 2012, 02:23:12 PM: I have a Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x44 on my 7mm RUM, it has the Rapid Z 800 Ballistic Reticle. If you go to Zeiss's Website and use thier Rapid Z calculator, it has most factory data. Just plug in the load you are gonna use it will give you all of your bullet drops. Easy to use and it works. I bought it for $800. I bought it from Adventure Outfitters in Hillsboro Or. It is tax free and he will ship it to you. Jeff 1-503-629-5642
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: addicted on March 31, 2012, 04:02:44 PM: This is the next one i'm going to buy for a similar use.
http://eurooptic.com/meopta-meopro-6-18x50-mplex-riflescope.aspx

It has the same schott glass as the conquests.
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: deleted BGS on March 31, 2012, 04:08:45 PM: leupold vx3 4.5-14x50 cds 30mm tube long range side focus. $809 at natchez ss and you get a free gift of your choice. I just bought one, havent mounted it yet but i love what i have seen so far.
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: JPhelps on March 31, 2012, 04:15:51 PM: Vortex Viper PST. About as many features as you can pack in a scope at that price point plus a company with an unbeatable warranty.

Vortex stiffened up the turrets early in production (some reviews will mention this but it has been fixed).

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-4-16x50-riflescope-with-ebr-1-moa-reticle
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: BullMagnet76 on March 31, 2012, 04:22:07 PM: You might want to check out the New Weaver Superslam line. I just bought a Weaver Super Slam 4-20x50 Side Focus Matte Dual-X Reticle 30mm, they are just over $600
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: hunting4sanity on March 31, 2012, 04:31:25 PM: I bought a Vortex Viper HS long range model last year that I'm very happy with and my son has a Viper PST that he loves. I had the custom turret made for my Viper and really like the results. I've also used Nikons with their BDC reticle, combined with the info from Nikon's Spot-On website tool that is a good scope as well.
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: poohdog on March 31, 2012, 04:43:25 PM: I have never looked thru a vortex before. Whats a ballpark price on them.
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: JPhelps on March 31, 2012, 05:29:13 PM: Around $700 for the second focal plane viper par. The viper hs is a little cheaper.
Title: Re: Looking for scope help
Post by: rsarkks on April 07, 2012, 08:16:42 AM: Leupold VX-3 4.5-14x50mm CDS. Cabelas has it for $650. The CDS is awesome.