Opinions on a good long range scope?

[Virus55]

Hey guys, i have a Remington 721 that has been re chambered to .300 weatherby mag and id like to see it hit my target at 200 yards. im willing only to spend about $300 on a scope. can i get some advice on what i should get or what i should look for in a nice scope. i have been eye balling a couple nikon's.

thanks

[762ch]

I have a nikon prostaff, im happy with it. It was well below your max budget but it does what I need it to.

Which Nikon models were you looking at?

[Virus55]

Honestly thats the one i was looking at but there is another nikon just a hair under $300 on opticsplanet.com

[HotelCommiefornia]

Check out the super sniper from swfa

[vliberatore]

Redfield is worth looking into as well

[cowboyup]

Two hundred is pretty close. Any decent scope in your budget should do.

[Merc1138]

When did 200 yards become "long range"

There was a thread the other day(maybe earlier today) where someone referred to long range, and then mentioned 100 yards.

Just about any piece of glass in the $300+ range(as long as it's not from some BS company like countersniper or some crap) should be fine at 200 yards.

[Virus55]

When did 200 yards become "long range"

There was a thread the other day(maybe earlier today) where someone referred to long range, and then mentioned 100 yards.

Just about any piece of glass in the $300+ range(as long as it's not from some BS company like countersniper or some crap) should be fine at 200 yards.

thanks guys for your input and for me 200 is long range considering its the longest range we have around my area unless i wanna take a drive and go to a legit place lol

[JMP]

For 200 yards, just use an airsoft scope and aim .5-1.0 inches higher.

[Divernhunter]

I would suggest a Leupold or a Redfield which is made by Leupold. A used Leupold off ebay will work fine. A 3X9X40 or 4X12X40 will be fine.
If you want some help I live close and would help you mount it/lap the rings.

[ar15barrels]

Hey guys, i have a Remington 721 that has been re chambered to .300 weatherby mag and id like to see it hit my target at 200 yards. im willing only to spend about $300 on a scope. can i get some advice on what i should get or what i should look for in a nice scope. i have been eye balling a couple nikon's.

thanks

In that price range, the ONLY scope I would consider (I'm talking all brands) is a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 side focus with mildot reticle.
They are proven reliable.

[North Bay Guy]

For 200 yards all you need is a Nikon 4-12x40. I like the BDC reticle. I bought mine at Walmart. They're well within your $300 price range, use the rest of the money on accessories or ammo. A Nikon 4-12x40 is alot of bang for your buck. I love mine, it rides on my .308 and highly recommend it.

[CS Sports]

With a $300 limit, I'd be looking at a used Leupold. Nothing new in the under $300 range is going to be very good, comparatively speaking.

Personally, I think a used Leupold FX-III 6x42 is generally an amazing value on a great scope. Wonderful optics, incredibly tough, light, lifetime warranty and more than capable enough to handle most any shooting situation.

[molecule]

With a $300 limit, I'd be looking at a used Leupold. Nothing new in the under $300 range is going to be very good, comparatively speaking.

Personally, I think a used Leupold FX-III 6x42 is generally an amazing value on a great scope. Wonderful optics, incredibly tough, light, lifetime warranty and more than capable enough to handle most any shooting situation.

+1 Love my Leupold's when hunting Antelope most shots over 200yd's .

[NytWolf]

I would suggest a Leupold or a Redfield which is made by Leupold. A used Leupold off ebay will work fine. A 3X9X40 or 4X12X40 will be fine.
If you want some help I live close and would help you mount it/lap the rings.

Well I wouldn't do that to OP. Just be careful what you're getting yourself into. A new counterfeit Leupold or a counterfeit Leupold being sold as used might show up. Just google "counterfeit leupold" and you'll see.

I myself, prefer the Burris scopes over Leupold anyway. For the same price, you're getting a better-quality scope. Read that as Leupolds are overpriced to start with. Being equal in build quality, the Burris gives you more contrast where the Leupold gives you a washed out colors.

Look into the recently released Burris Fullfield II E1 line of scopes.