Hello. I have a Remington 700 BDL, .30-06, and have been looking at the Leupold VX-II 3-9X40. I have the Leupold base mount, 1 piece. Will the scope I'm looking at sit too high for comfort? Also, is there a better model or brand of scope that would be more suitable (price, quality, etc.) for this rifle? Thank you in advance.
Rifle Scopes Selecting a Leupold for Rem 700 BDL, .30-06
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Re: Selecting a Leupold for Rem 700 BDL, .30-06
The comfort issue only you can decide, by how it fits and feels. As far as the scope goes, I like Leupolds, but only the best ones, wouldn't buy anything less than a mk4. But thats out of your budget, so I would recomend you push the envelope of your budget slightly and get a Nikon Monarch. I believe they can be had for around 425 to 500$ for the lower end ones, and I think you will be more than pleased with the results.
The comfort issue only you can decide, by how it fits and feels. As far as the scope goes, I like Leupolds, but only the best ones, wouldn't buy anything less than a mk4. But thats out of your budget, so I would recomend you push the envelope of your budget slightly and get a Nikon Monarch. I believe they can be had for around 425 to 500$ for the lower end ones, and I think you will be more than pleased with the results.
Re: Selecting a Leupold for Rem 700 BDL, .30-06
I recommend a Bushnell Elite 4200; they run 425.00 and for me, are brighter than the Nikon.
I recommend a Bushnell Elite 4200; they run 425.00 and for me, are brighter than the Nikon.
Re: Selecting a Leupold for Rem 700 BDL, .30-06
Sorry about that; I read through the replies too quick. for your budget, get a Bushy 3200; most of them are under 400.00
Sorry about that; I read through the replies too quick. for your budget, get a Bushy 3200; most of them are under 400.00
Re: Selecting a Leupold for Rem 700 BDL, .30-06
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: krummarine</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I recommend a Bushnell Elite 4200; they run 425.00 and for me, are brighter than the Nikon.</div></div>
I also have had a couple Bushnell's, an elite 4200 6-24 and a 4-16 (I think) both were good enough scopes, I still have the 6-24, but Bushnell's customer service was terrible, I had a reticle break, and it took almost two months and too many angry phone calls to get it back. I haven't noticed my Bushnell to be any brighter than my nikons, and I've never had to deal with nikon cust. service. But I'll never buy another bushnell.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: krummarine</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I recommend a Bushnell Elite 4200; they run 425.00 and for me, are brighter than the Nikon.</div></div>
I also have had a couple Bushnell's, an elite 4200 6-24 and a 4-16 (I think) both were good enough scopes, I still have the 6-24, but Bushnell's customer service was terrible, I had a reticle break, and it took almost two months and too many angry phone calls to get it back. I haven't noticed my Bushnell to be any brighter than my nikons, and I've never had to deal with nikon cust. service. But I'll never buy another bushnell.
Re: Selecting a Leupold for Rem 700 BDL, .30-06
My friend bought a new VX2 4-12 x 40. It is very clear, and Leupys lifetime warranty is a big deal. Id choose a VX2 over any bushnell any day of the week. The scope you chose is an excellent choice for a hunting rifle.
My friend bought a new VX2 4-12 x 40. It is very clear, and Leupys lifetime warranty is a big deal. Id choose a VX2 over any bushnell any day of the week. The scope you chose is an excellent choice for a hunting rifle.
Re: Selecting a Leupold for Rem 700 BDL, .30-06
I think you're in the right ballpark. Eye relief and cheekweld are personal things. The point is to get a firm, comfortable, repeatable weld with no shadowing at the edges of the image.
It would make more sense to me to consider a cheekweld pad if the scope's optical axis ends up too high. I suggest the Cheek-Ease from Brownell, and make something similar for my own use from 'Foamies' peel and stick craft foam available in the crafts department at most Walmarts. Be sure to clean off the mounting surface with rubbing alcohol and dry it thoroughly before installing the pad.
When everything's right, go back and get a sharp focus on the reticle by adjusting the rear bell. No sense in having an adjustment available and not using it.
Greg
I think you're in the right ballpark. Eye relief and cheekweld are personal things. The point is to get a firm, comfortable, repeatable weld with no shadowing at the edges of the image.
It would make more sense to me to consider a cheekweld pad if the scope's optical axis ends up too high. I suggest the Cheek-Ease from Brownell, and make something similar for my own use from 'Foamies' peel and stick craft foam available in the crafts department at most Walmarts. Be sure to clean off the mounting surface with rubbing alcohol and dry it thoroughly before installing the pad.
When everything's right, go back and get a sharp focus on the reticle by adjusting the rear bell. No sense in having an adjustment available and not using it.
Greg
Re: Selecting a Leupold for Rem 700 BDL, .30-06
Stick with the Leupold over the Bushnell, Nikon etc IMO. The Nikons do seem like a nice scope, I'm not bashing them in anyway
You could also look around for a VX-III, I have a 3.5-10. The VX-III is an older model but is an excellent scope. I have seen them for >$350. The 40mm bell should allow it to be mounted plenty low, if you want it higher you can always get a higher set of rings.
Stick with the Leupold over the Bushnell, Nikon etc IMO. The Nikons do seem like a nice scope, I'm not bashing them in anyway
You could also look around for a VX-III, I have a 3.5-10. The VX-III is an older model but is an excellent scope. I have seen them for >$350. The 40mm bell should allow it to be mounted plenty low, if you want it higher you can always get a higher set of rings.
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