A cheap scope for a 300 win mag?

[Shanesmyname]

I just bought a 300 win mag Tikka rifle, and I just want a cheap scope that will last for a little bit that I can take out to just put some rounds down range. the holidays are running me dry so it will be a while before I can drop $800 on a good scope. But I am very eager to shoot my new gun, what would you guys suggest for something like my situation?

[Divernhunter]

Redfield/bushnell/simmons/weaver would work. Forget the BSA/Leapers/tasco and others like them.

Get the Limbsaver direct replacement recoil pad for it.

[sholling]

I own a Tikka T3 Lite and trust me you don't want to use a cheap POS scope on it. First they won't hold up to the seriously stout recoil of the Tikka and second having enough eye relief is critical to avoiding "scope-eye" so I'd be looking for 4" or so of eye relief. Assuming that you plan to hunt with it I'd also keep weight down to a minimum. The scopes that I use on my Tikkas are out of production but if I were looking for a hunting scope today the ones that I'd be considering are a Leupold VX-2 in 3-9x40, Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x40, or a Nikon Monarch 3 in 2.5-10x40. All have 4" of eye relief but the Leupolds are lighter.

You can also forget the worthless rings that come with the Tikka. Invest in a DNZ mount.

I'd also invest in a Limbsaver recoil pad.
Limbsaver fit chart


DNZ Game Reaper scope mount on a Tikka T3 Lite.

[lawhite92]

I have a vortex Viper on my 300 WM and have been more than happy with it

[JMP]

Tikka + 300 WM, you probably don't really want a really cheap scope since it'll need to handle a fair amount of recoil. Perhaps, you should look into a less expensive fixed power for the time being. I recommend a SWFA 10x or 12x or similar for everyone because it's a decent "orphan scope" <$300 that you can put on a rifle while you are waiting or choosing a permanent scope (or just test driving a rifle). There's nothing more frustrating having a rifle that you can't shoot because you have no scope.

[Shanesmyname]

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I think I will go with the cheap fixed scope for now.

[09cs]

SWFA SS series, $299

[GJC]

SWFA SS Love my 10x

[Tom-ADC]

Years ago while talking guns at work, a guy mentioned he had a Win. MDL 70 in 300 Win. Mag it came with a Redfield 4 power scope. Turned out all the scope I ever needed on that rifle.

[sharkmansam]

NIKKO FROM LEGACY ARMS OUT OF RENO THEY SHOULD HAVE SOME ON CLEARANCE

[GJC]

Years ago while talking guns at work, a guy mentioned he had a Win. MDL 70 in 300 Win. Mag it came with a Redfield 4 power scope. Turned out all the scope I ever needed on that rifle.

That damn bug in your sig is driving my dog nuts! lol

[Bowhunter_619]

samplelist has some great deals on a few Nikons right now.

[HK Dave]

300wm will probably eat a cheap scope for breakfast. Just save up for the good one.

[lewdogg21]

What do you want to do with the scope? You don't need to spend $800 on optics if you are hunting.

[NytWolf]

Cheap scope, 300 Win Mag, and a Tikka T3 Lite isn't a good combination. The stout recoil of the 300 Win Mag paired with a light rifle like the T3 will kill any cheap scope quickly. Just follow the recommendations above.