New gun

Huntin Rookie · 02-07-2003, 10:20 PM

I just ordered up my new Rem 700 Mountain Rifle LSS in 30/06 today. I have been shooting a 30/30 with a 4X32 scope.
Now all I have to do is pick a scope ?

James B · 02-07-2003, 10:50 PM

That sounds like a great rifle and a good choice. I looked at some of those last week. There are so many choices now adays thats its hard to make a choice. I can,t afford all of them. I would like to try the 270 WSM. Or a new 280. I still have all my brass and bullets from the the last 280 which I sold to a friend of mine. I had a few to many rifles at the time and was getting burned out reloading for all of them.

ELKampMaster · 02-07-2003, 10:54 PM

Huntin Rookie,
Good cartridge selection! Very versatile! I'm reading between the lines here but I'm guessing you are asking for opinions about what scope. Since you've stepped up a notch in cartridge (at least in my book) you need a piece of glass to match.

Leupold! Assuming you are hunting under average conditions go for the Leupold 3 x 9 -- also versatile -- and they've even got one version priced reasonable! Don't forget.... Leupold!

Just my $.02! [Yeah, I've been waiting so long to say that!] <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

Never Undergunned!

EKM

Good judgment comes from bad experience! Learn from the mistakes of others; you'll never live long enough to make them all yourself!

propmahn · 02-08-2003, 08:43 PM

id go with a leupold 3x9 to top that rifle as well. seems to me like you made a fine choice. good luck on your choice of game

propmahn
save the world, reload your brass

kyhillbilly74 · 02-08-2003, 08:56 PM

I would look at the nikon 3x9 and the simmons atec the simmons is on the low cost but it is a relly good scop good luck

handloader1 · 02-08-2003, 09:46 PM

Congratulations on your new rifle; I would go with a Pentax Lightseeker II 3X-9X-43. Good luck.

trailer · 02-09-2003, 08:45 AM

I also have been hunting with a fixed 4 power Redfield scope for years and I also just bought a new rifle this year. Go with the 3-9 power scope and as for brand, do your homework and ask alot of question as I did... The end result is the equipment is for you, not for your neigbors or your freinds....Have fun with your new rifle and new scope.

Quilly · 02-09-2003, 09:25 AM

since you bought a mountain rifle i would go with a 2-7X33mm VX-II

Ruger-Redhawk · 02-09-2003, 09:57 AM

Rookie Hunter congrats on your new toy. Years ago I would have recommended a 3x9 "Redfield Widefield". Since the original Redfield folded up and brought back by who know's who.I would suggest spending a little more and go with one of the Leupold's.I would stay away from the cheaper end of the scope market. Simmons, Tasco to name a couple.Been some negitive posts about the BSA line also.Buy good glass and it will pay off in the end.
Ruger Redhawk

..... A Proud NRA Life Member since 1977 .....Ruger Redhawk

Huntin Rookie · 02-09-2003, 10:57 AM

I am looking at the Leupold VX-II, Weaver Grand Slam, Zeiss Conquest, B&L Elite and the Buris line. 2-7 or 3-9 with 33-40mm Objective. I want the best Optics I can afford. My budget says $250-325.00 on just the scope.The Zeiss is probably going to be out of my price range as is the Leupold VX-III.
I know Leupold stands behind there propduct.I have heard that the Grand Slam has better optics than the VX-II. I am trying to find a dealer that has some of these so I can see for my self.