posted this on optics sight but covering my bases here. need a scope for a 338WM and looking at the nikon with the BDC reticle. what other scopes should i consider? looking at trying to shoot out to 4-500 yds

Here is what I use on mine;


http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/616...-reticle-matte


Lifetime warranty................. BUY IT ONCE !!!

There are lots of good choices out there, but be sure you get one with plenty of eye relief.. somewhere around 3.5" minimum or more I would suggest.. The .338, while generally not a brutal recoiler, can hand out a good wallop and give the shooter "scope-eye" if you have to crawl up into it to get your sight picture. That is gonna cause flinching for sure...

I like my Nikon's but really like my Swift Optics...also have a couple Bushnell Elite 4200's I like.

bought a leupold VX3 3.5-10x50mm with boone and crocket reticle. now i just have to wait for the gun to get here. i think this will be the perfect set up for me. can't wait to get out and shoot it.

I have the same scope (except 40mm Duplex) on my .338. It is a very clear and tough scope with plenty of eye relief for a hard kicker. Good choice.

My advice is to be sure to buy a scope model that has a reputation for being rugged. The 338 Win. Mag. has a spiffy recoil and a lesser scope will not likely hold up for long. I would avoid any of the "economy" scopes regardless of maker and all of the "off brands". The inexpensive scopes are inexpensive for reasons.

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Myadvice is to be sure to buy a scope model that has a reputation for being rugged. The 338 Win. Mag. has a spiffy recoil and a lesser scope will not likely hold up for long. I would avoid any of the "economy" scopes regardless of maker and all of the "off brands". The inexpensive scopes are inexpensive for reasons.

You missed his post a couple above you saying he just bought a Leupold!

Yuup .... never been acused of being thorough !!

I have an older Vari-X III .... about a 1990 vintage. It has been on a Browning 30.06 Spr. that has been shot 100's of times. Never had a single issue.