...to mount a $200 scope to a $1200 rifle?

Specifically, I think I'm going to take the plunge and finally buy a Sako 75 Grey Wolf (laminated stainless), probably in either 270 WSM or 300WSM for no other reason than I like both cartridges really well. But for the scope I've been considering giving the Simmons AETEC Master Series scope a try (they will be priced at about $200-220 at MidwayUSA when they arrive at the end of August). I've read glowing reviews about the new Meade owned and designed Simmons and Redfield scopes, and a couple of the trusted regulars here seem to swear by the current AETEC scopes as being worth several times what they cost. I'm up in the air between the AETEC Master and a more expensive but time proven and trusted quality Nikon Monarch UCC 3-9x or 4-12x.

I guess something in my gut tells me that it's wrong to put a low dollar scope on a high dollar rifle...similar to putting retread bias tires on a brand new Corvette. I'm willing to spend $500 on a scope, but if the Simmons AETEC is really all it's cracked up to be, I could spend the money I save on other toys to go with it.



Mike