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Ideas for a set of optics

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So this is my first post, but I have been browsing these forums for a long time. I finally have some money to spend, and with a birthday coming up soon, I will be getting a new toy
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. I am going to get a Remington 700 action SPS tactical in a .308 with the 20" heavy barrel. Now I've been doing a ton of research, but just cannot figure out which optics I will be using. I'm a college student, so I don't have a lot of money and I'm budgeting about $300 for my optics. I do mostly target shooting between 100 and 400 yards, along with pig and deer hunting (those shots are only around 100-200 yards) and I use pretty much only hand loads, if that makes a difference. Any suggestions?
 
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I just picked up one of these bad boys for my SPS Varmint in 308. http://www.snipershide.com/2010/08/weaver-grand-slam-3-10x-tactical/

They are on sale at Midwayusa http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/default.aspx?productnumber=598484

and also Weaver has a free Buck Commander backpack promo as well

http://www.weaveroptics.com/whatsnew/promotions/.

It is very simple and streamline, only 1" tube though, but it will serve my intended purpose (mildot practice, ringing steel, and hunting out in the prairie).
 
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Might want to have this moved or posted in optic section.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: winxp_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Might want to have this moved or posted in optic section. </div></div>

I noticed that like two seconds after I posted it, but seeings as how this is my first post, i have no idea how to do that.
 
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I'm in your same boat. Have almost the same gun and I'm on a college kid budget too. I think I'm going with a vortex viper pst.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jackh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm in your same boat. Have almost the same gun and I'm on a college kid budget too. I think I'm going with a vortex viper pst. </div></div>

i was actually just viewing the vortex scopes and I'm thinking I may drop a cheap tasco I have laying around on it and save up a bit more for one of the vortex scopes, they are only another couple hundred and from the reviews they seem to have been getting, they seem like a good low budget scope of choice.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bpnelson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SWFA SS10x42. $300 new. I love mine. </div></div>

This also looks like a valid option, though it would be my first fixed powered scope, and I will really have to think about it, I like being to zoom in and out for different shooting purposes. But thanks for the input, I will definately keep this one in mind, it has everything else I'm looking for in a scope.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevin05</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bpnelson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SWFA SS10x42. $300 new. I love mine. </div></div>

This also looks like a valid option, though it would be my first fixed powered scope, and I will really have to think about it, I like being to zoom in and out for different shooting purposes. But thanks for the input, I will definately keep this one in mind, it has everything else I'm looking for in a scope. </div></div>

I hear ya, it was my first as well. I went 10x so I could hunt as close as 50 yards with no over-magnification problems. It was living on the edge for me (going fixed power) but I've never looked back.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bpnelson</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevin05</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bpnelson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SWFA SS10x42. $300 new. I love mine. </div></div>

This also looks like a valid option, though it would be my first fixed powered scope, and I will really have to think about it, I like being to zoom in and out for different shooting purposes. But thanks for the input, I will definately keep this one in mind, it has everything else I'm looking for in a scope. </div></div>

I hear ya, it was my first as well. I went 10x so I could hunt as close as 50 yards with no over-magnification problems. It was living on the edge for me (going fixed power) but I've never looked back. </div></div>


I think I am going to go with this one, at least until I can afford one of the vortex viper pst's, then I can hand this one down to the 22-250 and use for those varmints.
 
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I can almost guarantee you'll be happy. If you don't have a base/rings picked out, I highly recommend EGW for a base ($30 fits nicely into a low budget). As for rings, I think you'd be solid with either Burris XTRs, Warne, or TPS. They're all around $50/set. I have the 30mm Burris low rings on my Savage with an EGW base and the SS10x42. The scope clears with plenty of room even with flip caps.
 
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Thanks for your help, ill check back about it after my birthday and let you know how everything turns out
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KSwift</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Also, if you're on a real thin budget (college) and each little bit helps, consider getting the Remington 700 SPS Varmint instead of the Tactical.

It's $75 cheaper no matter where you buy it from:

Remington 700 SPS Varmint factory rebate </div></div>

I want the 20" barrel though, I already have a Savage btcss that is a 26" heavy barrel, and as much as I love that gun, it is horrible to tote in the field while hunting.
 
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SS10X42 all the way
how ever if you can find a like new SS10X42M in the optics section go for it and have fun.
 
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Where are the SFWA SS scopes made? I tried to do some research but came up short.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Curnow26</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SS10X42 all the way
how ever if you can find a like new SS10X42M in the optics section go for it and have fun. </div></div>

Roger that, cap'n. I picked up my SS10x42M used for $320 including shipping and Butler Creek caps. Plus, SWFA's warrantee is out-freaking-standing, so you're covered if buying used.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ldman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">S&B 5-25 and never look back! </div></div>
yeah i said $300 not $3000
 
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