Bushnell scopes

jfrey123 · September 23, 2006, 12:00 AM

I'm going to be buying a Remington 710 chambered in 30.06 from ol' Wally World. It comes equipped with a bushnell scope, but I don't know what kind of bushnell. Looks like one of their "Legend" rifle scopes in 3x9 by 40mm, but that's just comparing it to their website. It's going to be a plinker/ small to med game eventually. It's my first high power rifle, and I wanted to know if the scope will hold up. Is it at least good for a starter or should I plan on buying a stronger scope within a month or so?

Snow Dog · September 23, 2006, 02:05 AM

Do yourself a favour and go for the package rifle from Savage - a much better platform than the 710. Either way the scopes will be low end and you will want to upgrade as soon as the budget allows.

hoghunting · September 23, 2006, 09:30 AM

Completely agree with Snow Dog. Do yourself a favor and pass on the Rem 710. That has to be one of the most troublesome rifles to ever hit the market. The Savage combo will be a much better choice. I believe Savage is still using the Simmons scope on their combo package. While it is not the best scope, it should work until you can find a better replacement.

turkey45 · September 24, 2006, 10:11 AM

...go with the SAVAGE.....

UniversalFrost · September 24, 2006, 10:31 AM

I am a remington fan and own several, but the 710 is not one of them. This is the only time I would agree with the savage guys and go with the savage package or even a stevens package. And yes the scopes are low end on these and you will want to upgrade asap. For a lower priced,but good scope I would check out the simmons 44mag scopes, they are now discontinued, but can be found at natchezz for a steep discount. Happy hnuting.

P.s. go with the stevens before the savage, I own several and with a little work they can shoot very accurately, but are also great out of the box.

sdb777 · September 24, 2006, 10:35 AM

With either rifle, one thing is always going to be true. The scopes are worse then low-end....I would suspect, refurbished junk. Get some good optics and watch your rifle shoot better.

Scott B

September 23, 2006, 12:00 AM	#1
jfrey123 Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2006 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 1,026	Bushnell scopes I'm going to be buying a Remington 710 chambered in 30.06 from ol' Wally World. It comes equipped with a bushnell scope, but I don't know what kind of bushnell. Looks like one of their "Legend" rifle scopes in 3x9 by 40mm, but that's just comparing it to their website. It's going to be a plinker/ small to med game eventually. It's my first high power rifle, and I wanted to know if the scope will hold up. Is it at least good for a starter or should I plan on buying a stronger scope within a month or so?

September 24, 2006, 10:11 AM	#4
turkey45 Junior member Join Date: August 29, 2006 Posts: 39	..savage.. ...go with the SAVAGE.....

September 24, 2006, 10:31 AM	#5
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	I am a remington fan and own several, but the 710 is not one of them. This is the only time I would agree with the savage guys and go with the savage package or even a stevens package. And yes the scopes are low end on these and you will want to upgrade asap. For a lower priced,but good scope I would check out the simmons 44mag scopes, they are now discontinued, but can be found at natchezz for a steep discount. Happy hnuting. P.s. go with the stevens before the savage, I own several and with a little work they can shoot very accurately, but are also great out of the box. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

September 24, 2006, 10:35 AM	#6
sdb777 Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Cabot, Arkansas USA Posts: 73	With either rifle, one thing is always going to be true. The scopes are worse then low-end....I would suspect, refurbished junk. Get some good optics and watch your rifle shoot better. Scott B __________________ A good sermon should have a good beginning and a good ending, and they should be as close together as possible. George Burns

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September 23, 2006, 02:05 AM	#2
Snow Dog Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2005 Location: Too close to Toronto! Posts: 106	Do yourself a favour and go for the package rifle from Savage - a much better platform than the 710. Either way the scopes will be low end and you will want to upgrade as soon as the budget allows.

September 23, 2006, 09:30 AM	#3
hoghunting Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2006 Posts: 1,559	Completely agree with Snow Dog. Do yourself a favor and pass on the Rem 710. That has to be one of the most troublesome rifles to ever hit the market. The Savage combo will be a much better choice. I believe Savage is still using the Simmons scope on their combo package. While it is not the best scope, it should work until you can find a better replacement.