New Sako 75 .260 rem, which scope?
 

I recentlybought a new Sako 75 in .260 rem. I picked it up for $850 at Cabela's on closeout due to the 85's coming along. I alreadyhave a L691 Classic custom7mm rem and know how addicting these Finnishrifles are. Thegunwill be alightweight more compactrifle opposed to theL691.My 7mm has a heavy 24.5 inchbarrel, HS Precision stock, Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x40. As you can imagine you definetly notice you're not carrying a sporter weight rifle.The .260 is purely for all arounddeer hunting out to200 yards, mostly woods terrain.I don't wish to spend a pocket load ona scope for this rifle. I'mthinking along the lines of a Nikon Prostaff in 2-7x33. Maybe I should wait and get aLeupold VXIII 2.5-8x36?Do you guys think a Prostaff in plain 3-9x40 would be best? All input is greatly appreciated, thanks.

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I have that exact rifle and had considered getting the 3-9 x 40 Zeiss Conquest for it but I have a 3-10 x 40 Weaver Grand Slam sitting around doing nothing so I’m going to use it on this rifle. Heck I’ve only had this rifle since last spring and still haven’t shot it.

Your choice of magnification sound good to me. I’m not familiar with the Nikon Prostaff but I do have a Nikon Monarch and I’m very impressed with it’s optics. What type of rings do you have in mind on using?...

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I'll probably use the low optilock rings and bases that came with the rifle.

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You lucky man. I never got any with my rifle...

You may find the low rings a little high with the 40mm obj. lens but should work well...

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yes all that for 850

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I have a Sako 75 in the .270 WSM toped with a Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14-44mm! I would put a 3-9 Conquest on it if it were mine also...;)

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I too just bought a Sako 75 mine in 270 win. I went with a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 I have always had Leupolds but for some reason I wanted something different. I am glad I did I think I like the Zeiss better than the Leupold vx-3's that I already have I hope this helps chad

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SHort tube scope and a 50mm objective would look good on those optilock rings. Cabelas had a closeout on 75's that has to be a first. 3-9x40 Conquest, 3-9x50 Conquest, 3-5-10x44 Conquest,Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x42

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Man, you've got a great rifle... why be tight on the scope? I'd check out the Samplelist at S.W.F.A. You can pick up a 3-9 X42 Kahles American Hunter with TDS reticle foe 499.95. That's a very good scope my friend. If that doesn't float your boat, search the entire Samplelist. There are some good deals there. Good luck.

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Yeah I was pretty shocked when they opened the box so I could look atthe rifleand it had the rings, bases, even swivels! Alright you have a valid point on why cut corners on the scope. My last 3 scopes have been 2 Vari-XIII and a Vari-XII. Have not owned a VX model and nothing in the Conquest line yet. NowI'm leaning towards a VXII 3-9x40(comforting) or a Conquest 3-9x40(something different). Which one between these two? I'm not really familiar with the Zeiss.I've had guys tell me the Conquest isn'tmuch better than a VXII, at least not $100 worth better. On the other hand I've been told for $70 more the VXIII is a much better scope/value. Everyone seems like they really like theirConquests though, any feedback?

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I'd certainly pick the III over the II... however, I'd pick a Zeiss Conquest over the Leuppy (assuming you want very good optics at a reasonable price). The Leuppy certainly isn't bad (just think the Conquest is a bit better) and will do the job. Their CS is usually top notch so that is a plus on their side. Good luck.

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I own a VX II 3-9x40 and have owned a VX III 3.5-10x40. I prefer the ZeissConquest 3-9x40. Here's one on my Sako 75 .300 Win Mag so you can kind of get an idea what it looks like on there. I know the .260 action length is shorter, but maybe this'll help you visualize it:

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Here's the same rifle and scope but with Talley mounts instead of Optilocks.



I prefer the Talleys nowadays.

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I choose the Ziess over a Leupold. Hands down in my view.

Tom

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A burris fullfield 2 are a nice scope for the money i think its a better scope then the prostaff,i love mine got it on ebay (new) for i think it was $160. As for the 260 remington it will reach out way past 200 yards and kill anydeer more like 400 yards ,my friend kill a nice moose with the 260 remington in newfoundland at 297 yards with one bullet (think it was a serria 140 gr )

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I certainly don't have the experience of most who have hnswered, or the ching for a Zeiss, so I can't compare thhose scopes, but between a VX-II and a Nikon I would gowith the Monarch. I had a VX-II 2-7 on mt .270 which gave me trouble, i exchanged it for a Monarch in 2-7. The monarch is twice the scope the VS-II was in optic quality and other features.