Ok first off I am fairly broke. I am a full time college student who stays home with my two kids while my wife works full time. So I do have some money but most of it is what I have scraped together here and there doing odd jobs. When we get our tax retuen am am going to be getting an Remington 700 SPS Varmint in a .308 and am looking for options on optics. This rifle will be used mainly for target shooting but will be taken hunting once in a while. I am looking to try and stay around $400 if I can maybe a bit more. I would like a mil dot reticule and be variable powered for when I use it hunting. Please help me decide on a good scope so that I can try and plan it into the budget.
Rifle Scopes Help with optics selection
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Bushnell Elite 5-15x40mm. I have one and it got me by for a long time. Glass is great and its dependable.
Bushnell Elite 5-15x40mm. I have one and it got me by for a long time. Glass is great and its dependable.
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Supersniper 3-9 MIL/MIL
Supersniper 3-9 MIL/MIL
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The Super Sniper would be better, but I dont know if you could get it for $400.
The Super Sniper would be better, but I dont know if you could get it for $400.
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http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-9x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P50716.aspx This one?
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-9x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P50716.aspx This one?
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Yep thats the one.
Yep thats the one.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rabidwolf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok first off I am fairly broke. I am a full time college student who stays home with my two kids while my wife works full time. So I do have some money but most of it is what I have scraped together here and there doing odd jobs. When we get our tax retuen am am going to be getting an Remington 700 SPS Varmint in a .308 and am looking for options on optics. This rifle will be used mainly for target shooting but will be taken hunting once in a while. I am looking to try and stay around $400 if I can maybe a bit more. I would like a mil dot reticule and be variable powered for when I use it hunting. Please help me decide on a good scope so that I can try and plan it into the budget. </div></div>
SWFA Super Sniper 15x is perfect for you. If you have more cash then go to a Weaver FFP or another SS with HD glass. But you can't go wrong with the SS15x
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rabidwolf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok first off I am fairly broke. I am a full time college student who stays home with my two kids while my wife works full time. So I do have some money but most of it is what I have scraped together here and there doing odd jobs. When we get our tax retuen am am going to be getting an Remington 700 SPS Varmint in a .308 and am looking for options on optics. This rifle will be used mainly for target shooting but will be taken hunting once in a while. I am looking to try and stay around $400 if I can maybe a bit more. I would like a mil dot reticule and be variable powered for when I use it hunting. Please help me decide on a good scope so that I can try and plan it into the budget. </div></div>
SWFA Super Sniper 15x is perfect for you. If you have more cash then go to a Weaver FFP or another SS with HD glass. But you can't go wrong with the SS15x
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15x is way too much for general hunting conditions.
15x is way too much for general hunting conditions.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rabidwolf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea 15X fixed is too high for hunting. </div></div>
Even in Iowa? I was under the impression a 200 - 400 yard shot could be fairly common there.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rabidwolf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea 15X fixed is too high for hunting. </div></div>
Even in Iowa? I was under the impression a 200 - 400 yard shot could be fairly common there.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: garandman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rabidwolf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea 15X fixed is too high for hunting. </div></div>
Even in Iowa? I was under the impression a 200 - 400 yard shot could be fairly common there.
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15x is fine for 200-400 yards, the 30 yard shots will be a bitch
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: garandman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rabidwolf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea 15X fixed is too high for hunting. </div></div>
Even in Iowa? I was under the impression a 200 - 400 yard shot could be fairly common there.
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15x is fine for 200-400 yards, the 30 yard shots will be a bitch
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Only a little more than your budget of $400, but I think is a faily good option. The Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 is a MidwayUSA special (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/183567/...t-reticle-matte).
It is MIL/MIL and is a decent piece of glass. Variable to address hunting needs, but don't know if 5x is low enough (not a hunter so can't address that question). It has Vortex's version of zero stop, side focus, and a 30mm tube.
I've got one and plan to order another for a 223 AR. The other currently sits on a 223 Bolt Action.
Only a little more than your budget of $400, but I think is a faily good option. The Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 is a MidwayUSA special (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/183567/...t-reticle-matte).
It is MIL/MIL and is a decent piece of glass. Variable to address hunting needs, but don't know if 5x is low enough (not a hunter so can't address that question). It has Vortex's version of zero stop, side focus, and a 30mm tube.
I've got one and plan to order another for a 223 AR. The other currently sits on a 223 Bolt Action.
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You mean this one?
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/598484/...t-reticle-matte
You mean this one?
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/598484/...t-reticle-matte
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Midway has 4x18-40 Nikon buck masters mildot on sale for 275, it's a great scope I have one and I'm buying another for my 17hmr.
Midway has 4x18-40 Nikon buck masters mildot on sale for 275, it's a great scope I have one and I'm buying another for my 17hmr.
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