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Unlicensed Dremel · April 21, 2014, 01:54 PM

Here's the problem - $100 to $300 is too large of a range - the dynamics/value/quality change dramatically in that range. The answer to best-value $100 is very different from that same question for $150, $200, $250, and $300.

So, (1) Buying new only, or willing to go used? And (2) What's your actual maximum upper budget limit with tax, shipping, and everything?

But without knowing more and going with your upper limit, the best / best value NEW long-range scope under $300 (before shipping anyhow) is the SWFA Super Sniper fixed 6, 10, 12, 16, or 20x. Get the 16 or 20 for strictly long-range, get the 12 for mostly long range but occasional mid-range shot, or the 10x for all-purpose, where you expect about half your shots will be under 100 yards and half will be over 100 yards. Or get the 6 for a true all-purpose rifle where most shots will be under 100 yards.

You'll have to pick the MOA or Milliradian click version - I picked milliradian but whichever works for you. Note that the fixed 6 is ONLY in MOA version and the fixed 12 is ONLY in millirad. version - but the 10, 16, and 20 are in either of your choice.

I have the 20x42 on a Win 70 Coyote suppressor ready.

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-Scopes-C1719.aspx

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-20x42-Tactic...pe-P53716.aspx

Good target turrets, as you request. However, a fixed 20 is obviously not a good choice for a hunting rifle, generally. For a dedicated high plains speed goater, sure.... I mention this because .270 chambered rifles are usually in hunting format, not precision. What's your 700 like? Are you going to do anything *besides* targets with it? If no, get the 16 or 20 SWFA SS and be done with it (new or used).

April 21, 2014, 01:54 PM	#5
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	Here's the problem - $100 to $300 is too large of a range - the dynamics/value/quality change dramatically in that range. The answer to best-value $100 is very different from that same question for $150, $200, $250, and $300. So, (1) Buying new only, or willing to go used? And (2) What's your actual maximum upper budget limit with tax, shipping, and everything? But without knowing more and going with your upper limit, the best / best value NEW long-range scope under $300 (before shipping anyhow) is the SWFA Super Sniper fixed 6, 10, 12, 16, or 20x. Get the 16 or 20 for strictly long-range, get the 12 for mostly long range but occasional mid-range shot, or the 10x for all-purpose, where you expect about half your shots will be under 100 yards and half will be over 100 yards. Or get the 6 for a true all-purpose rifle where most shots will be under 100 yards. You'll have to pick the MOA or Milliradian click version - I picked milliradian but whichever works for you. Note that the fixed 6 is ONLY in MOA version and the fixed 12 is ONLY in millirad. version - but the 10, 16, and 20 are in either of your choice. I have the 20x42 on a Win 70 Coyote suppressor ready. http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-Scopes-C1719.aspx http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-20x42-Tactic...pe-P53716.aspx Good target turrets, as you request. However, a fixed 20 is obviously not a good choice for a hunting rifle, generally. For a dedicated high plains speed goater, sure.... I mention this because .270 chambered rifles are usually in hunting format, not precision. What's your 700 like? Are you going to do anything besides targets with it? If no, get the 16 or 20 SWFA SS and be done with it (new or used). Last edited by Unlicensed Dremel; April 21, 2014 at 06:18 PM.