Which Scope...POLL

bryceh12321 · December 20, 2008, 01:15 PM

Looking to shoot out close to 1000yds. Am going to put one of these on a Ruger M77 Hawkeye 300 Win Mag.

kraigwy · December 20, 2008, 01:29 PM

I've been using a Weaver T-10 for 1000 yard matches for about 30 years, works fine for me.

Any good scope will work at 1000 yards, just remember, be careful of high power (+20 power) scopes, the mirage will wash them out.

Another problem in 1000 yard shooting, the heat off the barrel, scene through the scope will confuse you in your mirage reading.

I use a barrel band, A wide nylon strap that goes from the bases to the front sight mount to help break up the heat coming off the barrel. I still use a spoting scope to read conditions when using a scope.

TheShootist1894 · December 20, 2008, 02:29 PM

1000 yards with a factory rifle???

Let me know how that works for you, mind you I love my Rugers but they all have limits. .. . .

kraigwy · December 20, 2008, 03:54 PM

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1000 Yards With A Factory Rifle???

why Not

jpwilly · December 20, 2008, 03:58 PM

I've shot 1000yrds with old mil surps why wouldn't a modern sub moa bolt action do it? Out past 500-600yrds It's the shooter's ability to judge "dope" the wind.

NineInchNails · December 20, 2008, 03:58 PM

I think you'll be needing more magnification. I have the Bushnell 3200 on my Bushmaster Varminter and I'm thinking about replacing it with the Bushnell Elite 6500.

Now I know there are all kind of experts that wouldn't hesitate to take 500 yd shots using a 4x scope, but I personaly like to see what I'm shooting at and precisely where I am aiming.

View Poll Results: Which Scope for long range shooting on a 300 win mag?
SWFA Super Sniper 10x42	3	16.67%
Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40	15	83.33%
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December 20, 2008, 01:15 PM	#1
bryceh12321 Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2008 Posts: 136	Which Scope...POLL Looking to shoot out close to 1000yds. Am going to put one of these on a Ruger M77 Hawkeye 300 Win Mag. Last edited by bryceh12321; December 20, 2008 at 01:49 PM.

December 20, 2008, 01:29 PM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I've been using a Weaver T-10 for 1000 yard matches for about 30 years, works fine for me. Any good scope will work at 1000 yards, just remember, be careful of high power (+20 power) scopes, the mirage will wash them out. Another problem in 1000 yard shooting, the heat off the barrel, scene through the scope will confuse you in your mirage reading. I use a barrel band, A wide nylon strap that goes from the bases to the front sight mount to help break up the heat coming off the barrel. I still use a spoting scope to read conditions when using a scope. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

December 20, 2008, 02:29 PM	#3
TheShootist1894 Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2007 Location: Putnam County Ohio Posts: 324	1000 yards with a factory rifle??? Let me know how that works for you, mind you I love my Rugers but they all have limits. .. . . __________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Sturm Ruger-Bolt & High End Single Shot Rifles: Remington-Shotguns: Smith & Wesson-DA Revolvers: Sturm Ruger-SA Revolvers: Marlin/NEF/H&R-Best BANG for your Buck!! Quality + Accuracy + Value =

December 20, 2008, 03:58 PM	#5
jpwilly Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 539	I've shot 1000yrds with old mil surps why wouldn't a modern sub moa bolt action do it? Out past 500-600yrds It's the shooter's ability to judge "dope" the wind. __________________ "Rats & roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice & mercy." - Wendell Berry

December 20, 2008, 03:58 PM	#6
NineInchNails Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2008 Posts: 120	I think you'll be needing more magnification. I have the Bushnell 3200 on my Bushmaster Varminter and I'm thinking about replacing it with the Bushnell Elite 6500. Now I know there are all kind of experts that wouldn't hesitate to take 500 yd shots using a 4x scope, but I personaly like to see what I'm shooting at and precisely where I am aiming.