Scoping a Remington 750 in .35 Whelen

tailchain · January 18, 2012, 05:06 PM

I just acquired a Remingon Model 750 chambered for the .35 Whelen. I have always been interested in gettin something in that chambering and finally made the leap. I live in Louisiana and there is not much call for a really long range rifle and I like the looks of the Model 750. I will probably use the rifle on hogs mostly and the longest shot will probably be around 100 yards and primarily a lot closer.
Finally to get around to my question for the forum, what scope would you put on this rifle if it were yours and you hade the above mentioned game and territory to hunt. Some of our hogs exceed 400 lbs. but again mostly smaller.
I would like to restrict the total cost of optics to no more than $300.00.
I would appreciate your considered thoughts.

Abel · January 18, 2012, 05:14 PM

I would put on a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40mm or a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40mm.

mrawesome22 · January 18, 2012, 05:21 PM

Bought Sightron SII's for the last couple rifles I've bought.

Very clear, excellent in low light, adjustments are spot on, everything is solid and tight.

Gonna stick with them until they give me a reason to switch.

Made in Japan.

Clifford L. Hughes · January 19, 2012, 03:36 PM

Tailchain:

What is a Remington 750?

Semper Fi.

Gunnery sergeant
Clifford L. Hughes
USMC Retired

uncyboo · January 19, 2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Bought Sightron SII's for the last couple rifles I've bought.

Me too. Have 3 of them now. Love them.

uncyboo · January 19, 2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

What is a Remington 750?

Latest edition of the 742 semi auto.

oneoldsap · January 19, 2012, 07:11 PM

Something compact and light weight would be appropriate . Shots inside don't require a 3 to 9 for anything . Something 1 to 4 or 1 3/4 to 5 would be the ticket for me ! IMHO

sils79 · January 20, 2012, 08:23 AM

Based on your needs I would go with a lower power variable such as this Leupold. I really don't see the need for more power at the ranges you described, I would rather have a wider field of view. I might also consider a low fixed power scope, like 2.5x or so or a red dot holosight.

January 18, 2012, 05:06 PM	#1
tailchain Member Join Date: January 5, 2011 Location: Shreveport, La. Posts: 88	Scoping a Remington 750 in .35 Whelen I just acquired a Remingon Model 750 chambered for the .35 Whelen. I have always been interested in gettin something in that chambering and finally made the leap. I live in Louisiana and there is not much call for a really long range rifle and I like the looks of the Model 750. I will probably use the rifle on hogs mostly and the longest shot will probably be around 100 yards and primarily a lot closer. Finally to get around to my question for the forum, what scope would you put on this rifle if it were yours and you hade the above mentioned game and territory to hunt. Some of our hogs exceed 400 lbs. but again mostly smaller. I would like to restrict the total cost of optics to no more than $300.00. I would appreciate your considered thoughts.

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January 18, 2012, 05:14 PM	#2
Abel Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 1,161	I would put on a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40mm or a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40mm.

January 18, 2012, 05:21 PM	#3
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	Bought Sightron SII's for the last couple rifles I've bought. Very clear, excellent in low light, adjustments are spot on, everything is solid and tight. Gonna stick with them until they give me a reason to switch. Made in Japan.

January 19, 2012, 03:36 PM	#4
Clifford L. Hughes Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2011 Location: Southern Californis Posts: 795	Tailchain: What is a Remington 750? Semper Fi. Gunnery sergeant Clifford L. Hughes USMC Retired

January 19, 2012, 07:11 PM	#7
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,602	Something compact and light weight would be appropriate . Shots inside don't require a 3 to 9 for anything . Something 1 to 4 or 1 3/4 to 5 would be the ticket for me ! IMHO

January 20, 2012, 08:23 AM	#8
sils79 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 180	Based on your needs I would go with a lower power variable such as this Leupold. I really don't see the need for more power at the ranges you described, I would rather have a wider field of view. I might also consider a low fixed power scope, like 2.5x or so or a red dot holosight.