long range scope for $500-$700

[moger]

since no one hasnt respond to the last thread i started..maybe this time sumone will help me out..

i bought a remington 700 tactical .308....looking for a scope.. but i dont have a clue in what to look for in a scope..i been doin sum reading online.. i see alot of people say "good glass" and one is clear than the other..but i dont have the luxury of picking up a scope and comparing them side by side..since i'll be ordering mine online..i only have by reviews to go by..

my question is.. what is good quality scope for about $500-$700..or what brands make good quality scopes and what brands should i stay away from.. i dont wanna buy a low quality brand thinkin it was good cuz it was expensive..
what features should i look for in a scope..
also what mounts are good and what makes them better than others..

i dont plan on hunting,, mainly just shooting small target at a long range. maybe up to 600 yards.. would like to have a variable zoom with a high power magnification.. so i can see what im shooting.. plan on shooting targets bout the size of spray can or clay pigeon..

[Short Action Precision]

PM inbound.

[freonr22]

This maybe of interest

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=263710&highlight=Scope

[DirtyDave]

Any of these will work for ya

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/152494/vortex-viper-pst-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-4-16x-50mm-side-focus-illuminated-ebr-1-moa-reticle-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/853032/weaver-tactical-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-3-15x-50mm-1-10-mil-adjustments-side-focus-mil-dot-reticle-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/836556/vortex-viper-pst-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-4-16x-50mm-side-focus-1-10-mil-adjustments-illuminated-ebr-1-mrad-reticle-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/211906/weaver-tactical-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-3-15x-50mm-side-focus-first-focal-mil-dot-reticle-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/795859/bushnell-elite-6500-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-25-16x-42mm-side-focus-mil-dot-reticle-matte

[Stockton]

Vortex Line

[scotty99]

I put a Hawke Sidewinder Tactical 6.5-20 on a 700SPS varmint as part of an attempt to build a sub $1000 long range gun. For the money, it is a great scope. From memory it was around $400.

[PrimaryArms]

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_4_14X44_FFP_Scope_p/pa4-14xffp.htm

These are getting great reviews. I have been shooting one for a while they are good to go. If you know how to use the Mill dot system they are great!

Dimitri

[moger]

Any of these will work for ya

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/152494/vortex-viper-pst-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-4-16x-50mm-side-focus-illuminated-ebr-1-moa-reticle-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/853032/weaver-tactical-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-3-15x-50mm-1-10-mil-adjustments-side-focus-mil-dot-reticle-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/836556/vortex-viper-pst-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-4-16x-50mm-side-focus-1-10-mil-adjustments-illuminated-ebr-1-mrad-reticle-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/211906/weaver-tactical-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-3-15x-50mm-side-focus-first-focal-mil-dot-reticle-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/795...-reticle-matte

whats the difference between vortex viper and vortex viper pst

[ExtremeX]

whats the difference between vortex viper and vortex viper pst

Viper PST is their higher end line...

It goes: Vortex, Vortex HS, Vortex PST.

Viper leans more on the hunting side.
PST is more of a tactical scope.

Viper generally has the Dead Hold BDC reticle, capped turrets.

You can get detailed difference here.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/riflescopes

[moger]

thinkin about goin with the vortex viper 6.5-20x44 what u guys think? good scope?

[madjack956]

SWFA super sniper...read up on em...

[ExtremeX]

thinkin about goin with the vortex viper 6.5-20x44 what u guys think? good scope?

[ExtremeX]

SWFA super sniper...read up on em...

+1

If you can live with a fixed magnification option SWFA is pretty awesome. Good no frills scope at about $300-400 bucks.

They have variables as well but its out of your price range.

[NytWolf]

thinkin about goin with the vortex viper 6.5-20x44 what u guys think? good scope?

Get at least the HD, preferably the PST. The plain ol' Viper is ... well, not good. For the price, you can get something else better. But in the PST, you can't beat the value.

Another one to look at is the Burris Fullfield E1. I took a look at one and I'm sold.

[Whiterabbit]

you wont regret the PST for $600. Worth every penny. Especially when you run out of turret adjustment and know you still have 30 MOA in the reticle.