Optics Question

[mmonnier]

Okay so i bought a Savage Model 11 in .300 Winmag and I currently have a 3-9x optics scope on it. I am looking into purchasing a scope that has approximately 16-20x power but dont want to spend an s*** load of money on it. Anyone know of anything decent in the $300-$400 price range. Thanks!

[LovingTheYear1911]

Go to grabagun.com and look around. Great prices. I ended up with a bushnell elite.

[NorCalFocus]

Vortex, Bushnell, SWFA

You mean you want a scope with a top end of 16-20 right? If its a hunting gun and your trying to spot a deer at 20 power, you'll have a hard time lol.

[Divernhunter]

If it is a hunting rifle keep what you have or get someting in the same power zone.

[ch47gunner]

Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40SF. Comes with choice of reticle, Target knobs, & good warranty.
Love this scope -

[RNE228]

Nikon is good. I like them from expierience with high end cameras, high end microscopes, and rifle scopes.

Just remember, good glass costs; there is no replacement for that. At the magnification range you ask for, beware of the image darkening at high power, and the edges of image being soft.

[winxp_man]

Op you have a set number on how much you are willing to spend?

Might want to check out the SWFA FFP 3-15x42. This will get you out to 1K easy.

[russ69]

Okay so i bought a Savage Model 11 in .300 Winmag...

3x9 or 3x10 is pretty good for a hunting rifle. It hard to use more power than that in the real world.

[Model94Guy]

That price point will get you a Leupold VX-1 4-12x40mm, LR Duplex Reticle at $319.99 from Natchez Shooters Supply online. Plus shipping of course. This is the scope I'm putting on my new Savage in 7mm Rem. Mag..

[mmonnier]

Thanks for the help! I did forget to mention currently i am just target shooting. I have a Nikon scope at the moment, it is very nice but i am just looking into getting something that i can get a little further with. I am looking to shoot at approximately 300-400 yards.

[NorCalFocus]

I have a Vortex Crossfire II. 6-18x44 MOA/BDC Retical and AO. It's pretty damn clear glass and it's under $250.

[LovingTheYear1911]

http://grabagun.com/scopes-optics/scopes/rifle-scopes/bushnell-elite-6-24x40-mildot-ao-mat.html

I got this and its a great scope for the price.

[bombadillo]

Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 is in the low 400 range. I own it on a 24" .308 and it is a very capable scope with a fantastic warranty.

[Lucky Scott]

Not to highjack the thread, but if he has a 3-9X40 hunting scope will a different scope fit his rifle as long as it is a X40? Maybe a 3-12X40 or a 6.5-20X40
Of course, as long as the rings are the same size. Would the scope be physically the same size, just a stronger power?

[Cypriss32]

IMHO: I have the bushnell elite 6500 2.5-16x 42mm side focus. I love this scope, I have 2 on my hunting rifles (375, 30-06). They are perfect for long action rifles. These are very under rated optics.