Weatherby mark v optics

OttoJara · July 26, 2015, 11:57 AM

Hey guys, I have just picked up a Weatherby Mark V in 300 Weatherby Mag for a very good price with 80 rds of ammo. I need to put a new scope on it and I have a very limited budget ($300). I currently have a Burris 3x9x40 Fullfield II on it now, I'm looking for something that will be good to 400+ yards. Any suggestions? TIA

Jim Watson · July 26, 2015, 09:41 PM

The Burris will do the job... if you can.
There are experienced posters here who will tell you that 10X is enough for any range.

OttoJara · July 26, 2015, 09:58 PM

Thanks Jim, I just want to take the most ethical shot everytime. I'm not a great long distance shooter, mostly 150 yards. I know practice is everything and knowing your limits is too. I am going to take this out in a few weeks to see how badass this gun is. I can't wait.

Old Stony · July 27, 2015, 05:10 AM

Hoping I don't sound too critical, but it sure would be nice if people would refrain from using the term "badass" on a public forum. A guy can make his points very well without resorting to that term.
Sorry if I got off topic here....
Best of luck with your new rifle....

OttoJara · August 1, 2015, 09:10 AM

I'm thinking of getting a Vortex Diamondback 4x12 for this gun. I have a Vortex Strikefire on my AR and love it. Does anyone have a Vortex Diamondback on a magnum rifle like this? What are your experiences, and can it hold zero?

July 26, 2015, 11:57 AM	#1
OttoJara Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 459	Weatherby mark v optics Hey guys, I have just picked up a Weatherby Mark V in 300 Weatherby Mag for a very good price with 80 rds of ammo. I need to put a new scope on it and I have a very limited budget ($300). I currently have a Burris 3x9x40 Fullfield II on it now, I'm looking for something that will be good to 400+ yards. Any suggestions? TIA __________________ The early bird may get the worm, but, the second rat, gets the cheese. "A fear of weapons, is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud

July 26, 2015, 09:58 PM	#3
OttoJara Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 459	Thanks Jim, I just want to take the most ethical shot everytime. I'm not a great long distance shooter, mostly 150 yards. I know practice is everything and knowing your limits is too. I am going to take this out in a few weeks to see how badass this gun is. I can't wait. __________________ The early bird may get the worm, but, the second rat, gets the cheese. "A fear of weapons, is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud

August 1, 2015, 09:10 AM	#5
OttoJara Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 459	I'm thinking of getting a Vortex Diamondback 4x12 for this gun. I have a Vortex Strikefire on my AR and love it. Does anyone have a Vortex Diamondback on a magnum rifle like this? What are your experiences, and can it hold zero? __________________ The early bird may get the worm, but, the second rat, gets the cheese. "A fear of weapons, is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud

July 26, 2015, 09:41 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	The Burris will do the job... if you can. There are experienced posters here who will tell you that 10X is enough for any range.

July 27, 2015, 05:10 AM	#4
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	Hoping I don't sound too critical, but it sure would be nice if people would refrain from using the term "badass" on a public forum. A guy can make his points very well without resorting to that term. Sorry if I got off topic here.... Best of luck with your new rifle....