I have a remington model 710 .270 that i have had for 2 years. I want to put a new scope on it. It has the scope that came on it i believe it is a cheap bushnell. I want to upgrade it and i am looking at spending under/around 200 for the scope. I have done some reading and what not and a few i have been looking at are simmons aetec, bushnell elite 3200(fast focus), leupold rifleman, leupold vx I, nikon buckmaster, nikon prostaff to name a few i have read about and what not. I want a 3-9x power (atleast) i think because ilive in south dakota where it is fairly wide open and i dont hunt in dense brush generally. i would really like to stay at or under 200. I plan on investing in a spotting scope (or binoculars) also before deer season. Also do i need to get other stuff to mount it like rings and what not and what would work with my model 710? thanks guys

josh....it really depends on your preferences for a inexpensive scope. some have features others dont or little things that bug you etc. i have a leupold vxII on my 22 mag...a nice scope and about perfect for the range on this 22 mag but the crosshairs are kinda thin and i really dont think id put one a big game rifle, unless my particular one has a different reticle. I have no experience with any bushnell products but i do like the aetec..i put a 2.8x10x44 on my wifes 243 and she and i both love it...its been on for about 2 years so only time will tell but right now it seems great...the new ones do look a little different than hers though.....whether its cosmetic or not i dunno. another one ive been looking at is a burris to replace an old tasco on my 30-06, just got to get around to looking at them and junking the tasco. either way all those you mentioned should be fine..just finger them all and see what you like best.....but for what its worth....im REALLY impressed by that aetec.

Another atec fan here , or Im sure the leupoles are good , these are my 2 favorites .

Bushnell 3200 is another great scope! I have several in 3x9x40 and they are VERY nice! I paid around $150 ea for them. The best part of the 3200/4200 series is the Rain Guard. Very handy in a hunting situation!

where did you find them for 150? that seems like a pretty good deal i thought they were around 200. another thing is anyone recommend somewhere to get them cheaper than say cabelas etc or anywhere they are having a special or sale on scopes?

Josh79,

I'm a Leupold fan but purchasd an Elite 3200 a few months back and am very happy with it. Try calling this place and ask for a price on request for a Bushnell Elite 3200 in whatever finish and other specifics you want. Seems like they had very good prices a few months ago.


http://www.natchezss.com/

Just looked up their Aug/Sept newsflyer and it looks like you could get theElite 3200 3-9x40 in any finish for 179.

they have it listed as 199. maybe the sale isnt in effect yet or something. thanks

I've got two Simmons Aetec scopes in 3.8-12 power and love them. I bought one for my .300 Win and liked it so much that I bought another for my .308. I've been able to pick them up for about 150.00. I had an old Redfield widefield 3x9 on my .300 Win (which is a good scope)but this Aetec beats it hands down. The redfield is going to be put on my .300 Savage.

just seen then link for there flyer and you are right. there is an additional 20 off of some of the scopes.