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Rifle Scopes Need new glass for Savage 308

Deltagunner00

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I am loking to try some F class comps this year and want some new glass. I have a 4x16 Primary Arms on it right now. I think my max yardage will be 600 yards. Whats my best bang for the buck at $500 or less? I need ideas and help withthis as i have never spent anywhere close to this much on a scope and there are so many to choose from. Everything else on my build is complete and this is where I am lacking. I have been looking at Vortex. Whats your thoughts? Thanks
 
Re: Need new glass for Savage 308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This would work nicely:

http://swfa.com/Vortex-65-20x50-Viper-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P10822.aspx

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I have this exact scope on an AR....It's a really decent scope...I would second that.

You didn't say if you were looking for new or used? If you don't mind used...you might be able to find a Sightron S III in 6-24x....might be slighly more than your budget...but they are very nice scopes also.
 
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I will +1 the Sightron comment. Take a look at the SIII line, you might find something that fits the budget. I have one and it was excellent glass for the money.
 
Re: Need new glass for Savage 308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chemist1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have 2 of the Vortex vipers in the link. I really like them for punching paper. The wide-plex model was discontinued but camera land has some and they are a steal at $280.


http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper6-20x44 </div></div>

Wow! $280. That is a steal. Anywhere else i can got to read up more on them? Am i going to notice a big difference between the Primary Arms and the Vortex referenced?
 
Re: Need new glass for Savage 308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Deltagunner00</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chemist1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have 2 of the Vortex vipers in the link. I really like them for punching paper. The wide-plex model was discontinued but camera land has some and they are a steal at $280.


http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper6-20x44 </div></div>

Wow! $280. That is a steal. Anywhere else i can got to read up more on them? Am i going to notice a big difference between the Primary Arms and the Vortex referenced? </div></div>

This is an article about a scope in the same line...just not the exact scope: http://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/vortex-viper-4-12x40-scope-review-1.php

BTW, Camera Land....a sponsor here has the Viper 6.5-20X by 44mm with the Wide Plex reticle on sale for $279.99 http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper6-20x44

I've purchased a few things from Camera Land...they are first rate!

I don't know anything about Primary Arms branded scopes...can't help you there.
 
Re: Need new glass for Savage 308

The Sightron SIII is a little more money than $500 but a very nice scope if you want to save a little longer.
For under $500 I would look for a used leupold VXIII or Vortex.
Both have lifetime warranties transferable to you, and if you look around you can find some pretty good deals.