Help Me Pick a Scope?

[BigRed]

I picked up an older Remington 700 in .30-06.

I am expecting it will be used primarily for hunting... maybe some target shooting.

What do folks suggest I consider for a scope?

 

[Mgderf]

I broke down last year and bought my first Vortex scope.
After receiving it and shooting with it the first time, I ordered my second.
I had no idea what I was missing.
I have other scopes.
I own Simmons, and Burris, and Leupold, and Red field, and Tasco.

None of the above hold a candle to the Vortex.
The clarity is amazing.

 

[Dean C.]

How much cash do you want to burn and what ranges are you expecting and or wanting?

 

[Mgderf]

How much cash do you want to burn and what ranges are you expecting and or wanting?

According to his location information, it better be a good one.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Welcome to A&A Optics Inc - Certified Vortex Dealer

aaoptics.com

 

[x10]

I've had really good results from this line of scopes, and this scope should be in the running

Natchez

www.natchezss.com

 

[ISP 5353]

I have always loved Nightforce or Leupold, but I have been very impressed with the Vortex line. Contact Alan at AA Optics.

 

[Tombs]

I picked up an older Remington 700 in .30-06.

I am expecting it will be used primarily for hunting... maybe some target shooting.

What do folks suggest I consider for a scope?

I would strongly recommend an arken EP5.

 

[Robert Richardson]

Check out the Sig Whiskey 3 with the Hellfire reticle.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I've been impressed with my Athlon and it's quite nice, good glass and the turrets have precise clicks.

Haven't used a Vortex.

 

[Trapper Jim]

An American made one unless you don’t live in the USA.

 

[DadSmith]

Kentucky Long Precision Rifle Scope

Kentucky Long precision rifle scope boasts excellent edge-to-edge clarity, first focal plane construction, glass-etched illuminated reticles, and a monster 6x zoom ratio. Go Long with the Kentucky Long Rifle Scope.

www.swampfoxoptics.com

2-12x44 is a nice scope.

 

[Tombs]

An American made one unless you don’t live in the USA.

There's no entirely american made scope on the market.

Vortex AMG series is as close as it gets since US Optics stopped making their own glass.

 

[GSPBirdDog]

I would strongly recommend an arken EP5.

I agree with Tombs.........I own 4 Arken Optics and sold my Vortex. Also, it is very hard to find an optic %100 made in the USA. Most quality glass is made in Japan and Germany.

 

[Jaybird1980]

There's no entirely american made scope on the market.

Vortex AMG series is as close as it gets since US Optics stopped making their own glass.

I thought the Foundation series was still all US, of course it starts at like $2500 so I'll never own one.

 

[Tombs]

I thought the Foundation series was still all US, of course it starts at like $2500 so I'll never own one.

I actually don't know on that.

I just remember being told that US Optics no longer makes their own glass.

 

[Trapper Jim]

I never did understand why a hunter gets hyped up on lens clarity and all that when I want my scope built like a tank first and then give me a good enough glass. Reliability is everything. My Leupolds and Burris do just that. Have for over 50 years for me. Never had to send one in. Ever. Horseback, 4 wheelers, rain, snow. Even dropped one down a flight of stairs once on my 22-250. But hey, you do you.

 

[Tombs]

I never did understand why a hunter gets hyped up on lens clarity and all that when I want my scope built like a tank first and then give me a good enough glass. Reliability is everything. My Leupolds and Burris do just that. Have for over 50 years for me. Never had to send one in. Ever. Horseback, 4 wheelers, rain, snow. Even dropped one down a flight of stairs once on my 22-250. But hey, you do you.

The most important thing is that the turret adjustments are repeatable and accurate.

SWFA and Arken do exceptionally well at this. They're also bomb proof, but arken is considerably better with its glass.

 

[ancjr]

I have Vortex Diamondback 4-16X44 and an Arken SH4 GenII 4-16X50. Impressed with both in their respective applications.

 

[gregr]

There`s a big difference in the quality of the glass, so I`d suggest getting your eye to as many brands of scopes as you can. Outside of that, I believe in a quality product and a great warranty. Leupold has been all of that for me. Leupold doesn't make a 3x9 anymore, it`s a 3.5x10, and when I had to send my 15 year old scope to them because it wouldn`t shoot properly, that`s what they sent me, a $500 scope as a replacement. That`s a warranty that keeps me coming back to Leupold.