Target / Varmint scope for my custom, any help?

TheShootist1894 · February 12, 2009, 09:52 PM

Here is a list of scope I am considering, I ask you guys to vote on personal experience, and not what you heard at the gun shop or what the latest gun mag says. I list them with their prices (swfa.com) as this does matter to me, but I have been through enough cheap glass to know, that money buys quality, but I am also a firm believer that too much money is spent on 'names'

Help me out guys

Scope budget is not totally set, will likely be haunting the auction sites, and looking at used ones, as most of these companies offer unconditional warranties. . . .

BTW my custom will consist of a RB LP Savage Target Action, Shillen Match Select 30" bbl, Laminate stock, and chambered in 6mm Rem AI

Big Caliber · February 14, 2009, 12:45 AM

I've got 2 Monarchs that are "on duty". A 4-16sf mil-dot and an older 3.5-10x50. Had the latter scope for over ten years sitting on a 308 w/o any problems. The view is brighter than a comparable loopy. The mil-dot scope now sits there and I stuck the "oldie" on a 25-06. Both are 1" tubes. I hit what I aim at through either scope. Isn't that what it's all about?

If I had money to burn, I'd get a Zeiss. Loopies are fine scopes but I just don't like 'em and I have no rational reason to give.

View Poll Results: Which scope, please elaborate with your expeirience.
Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30 X 50 ($900 Like the WIDE X range)	0	0%
Leupold Comp 45X or 36X ($1000 like all th Luey's I have)	0	0%
Leupold VX III 8.5-25 X 50 ($880 like vari power, but don't use it all that much)	2	66.67%
Nikon 8-32x50 Monarch ( $700 previous reasons, only 1" tube, but never owned a Monarch)	1	33.33%
Sightron 8-32x56 SIII ($825 good reveiws. . .)	0	0%
Vortx Scopes (<$500 Heard they are GREAT for the $$)	0	0%
Weaver 36x40 T-Series ($430, love Weavers, SS looks nice, only 1" tube)	0	0%
Zeiss 6.5-20x50 Conquest ($1100 Pricey, good name, don't know much else . . .)	0	0%
Nightforce Scopes (Very Pricey, many people swear by them)	0	0%
Other, Please post what how much and why	0	0%
Voters: 3. You may not vote on this poll

February 12, 2009, 09:52 PM	#1
TheShootist1894 Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2007 Location: Putnam County Ohio Posts: 324	Target / Varmint scope for my custom, any help? Here is a list of scope I am considering, I ask you guys to vote on personal experience, and not what you heard at the gun shop or what the latest gun mag says. I list them with their prices (swfa.com) as this does matter to me, but I have been through enough cheap glass to know, that money buys quality, but I am also a firm believer that too much money is spent on 'names' Help me out guys Scope budget is not totally set, will likely be haunting the auction sites, and looking at used ones, as most of these companies offer unconditional warranties. . . . BTW my custom will consist of a RB LP Savage Target Action, Shillen Match Select 30" bbl, Laminate stock, and chambered in 6mm Rem AI __________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 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 = Last edited by TheShootist1894; February 12, 2009 at 10:10 PM.

February 14, 2009, 12:45 AM	#2
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 421	I've got 2 Monarchs that are "on duty". A 4-16sf mil-dot and an older 3.5-10x50. Had the latter scope for over ten years sitting on a 308 w/o any problems. The view is brighter than a comparable loopy. The mil-dot scope now sits there and I stuck the "oldie" on a 25-06. Both are 1" tubes. I hit what I aim at through either scope. Isn't that what it's all about? If I had money to burn, I'd get a Zeiss. Loopies are fine scopes but I just don't like 'em and I have no rational reason to give.