Good scope for 500+ shots
03-31-2019, 11:24 AM
#41
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 2,743
glad to hear you got what you want
and lets us know how you like it once all set up and sighted in
I am sure it wlll be a big upgrade from the old one you been using for so long
and don't forget we all like to see pictures here too LOL
and lets us know how you like it once all set up and sighted in
I am sure it wlll be a big upgrade from the old one you been using for so long
and don't forget we all like to see pictures here too LOL
04-17-2019, 03:32 PM
#42
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 30
Hey Mrbb and the guys,
Well, the new scope found a home today, its sits proudly on a Bergara B14. I was seriously looking at a Howa in the 300 when the salesman said would I consider this, the Bergara just seemed like a match and price I couldn't pass up.
Thanks for all the pointers and help with this.
Hhardrock
Well, the new scope found a home today, its sits proudly on a Bergara B14. I was seriously looking at a Howa in the 300 when the salesman said would I consider this, the Bergara just seemed like a match and price I couldn't pass up.
Thanks for all the pointers and help with this.
Hhardrock
11-20-2019, 10:15 AM
#45
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 454
Allow me to add a refreshing direct answer, one that doesn't depend on a philosophical treatment of your life choices...
I have a Vortex Strike Eagle 3 atop my .338 Federal. My particular version is the 3x-18x with the 44mm bell. It has a lighted reticle, and although I have no intention of 500 yard shots, I have little doubt this would meet that need. It has a 30mm tube, so I had to swap out the 1" rings.
You could obviously go for an equivalent/similar set up from any of the big names, Leupold especially. My main takeaways personally are:
- 1" tubes are usually limiting. Probably need to go to 30mm for most past 3x-9x.
- Lighted Reticle - great for bear hunting. The SE3 has a big illuminated crosshair, whereas the Leupolds tend to have small dots. Choose your preference.
- 40 and 44mm bells are common. Once you get above 44mm, price and weight tend to go up dramatically.
Your 7mm is very similar in size and power to my .338, so consider the Vortex Strike Eagle 3. About $400-$500.
I looked at the Vortex Viper (about $1,000) but when I saw one, I thought it was far too big and heavy.
I have a Vortex Strike Eagle 3 atop my .338 Federal. My particular version is the 3x-18x with the 44mm bell. It has a lighted reticle, and although I have no intention of 500 yard shots, I have little doubt this would meet that need. It has a 30mm tube, so I had to swap out the 1" rings.
You could obviously go for an equivalent/similar set up from any of the big names, Leupold especially. My main takeaways personally are:
- 1" tubes are usually limiting. Probably need to go to 30mm for most past 3x-9x.
- Lighted Reticle - great for bear hunting. The SE3 has a big illuminated crosshair, whereas the Leupolds tend to have small dots. Choose your preference.
- 40 and 44mm bells are common. Once you get above 44mm, price and weight tend to go up dramatically.
Your 7mm is very similar in size and power to my .338, so consider the Vortex Strike Eagle 3. About $400-$500.
I looked at the Vortex Viper (about $1,000) but when I saw one, I thought it was far too big and heavy.
11-21-2019, 05:26 AM
#48
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,605
Exactly what do you consider heavy? That Strike Eagle is over 23oz. There are several Vipers under 23oz. You can get a Razor HD LH 3x15 for well under a grand and its a far nicer scope. The Strike Eagle does not even have the XR coating you can get on the Diamondback HP or Tactical line. The Viper HS 4x16x44 is 5oz lighter and can be found for $500 or less almost anywhere. The 4x16x50 for around $600 and its still lighter than the Strike Eagle.
The bargain in the Vortex lineup are the DiamondBack 3x12x42 HPs. XD/XR glass, side focus and only $200 shipped at Sportmans Warehouse.
The bargain in the Vortex lineup are the DiamondBack 3x12x42 HPs. XD/XR glass, side focus and only $200 shipped at Sportmans Warehouse.
11-21-2019, 11:36 AM
#49
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 454
The Viper I was referring to had a different letter designation - can't remember it now (maybe PST?), but it was substantially bigger than the Strike Eagle 3 and it was about twice the cost.
Understand too, that the lighted reticle was my main objective. Many otherwise good/better scopes don't have this.
Understand too, that the lighted reticle was my main objective. Many otherwise good/better scopes don't have this.
Last edited by Cub Slayer; 11-21-2019 at 11:43 AM. Reason: Missed words