Re: Best scope for 338 Edge under $1000?
Since that is pretty much a way out there cartridge, I would consider the new Viper PST 6-24, or possibly the 4-16, depending on the range you were going to shoot.
The 6-24 would only leave you about 100 bucks for base and rings.
An EGW aluminum base and Burris XTR rings make a very good, solid combo for about 85-95 bucks.