Favorite Scope for Long Distance Varminting?

djonathang · May 6, 2008, 03:17 PM

That's the question. We're talking 250 - 300 yards.

oldcspsarge · May 6, 2008, 08:35 PM

Best caliber for reliable accuracy and punch at that distance would be .204 Ruger....available in bolt guns or Les Baer AR

10-96 · May 6, 2008, 09:56 PM

I used to long for the high dollar scopes- but the money gods haven't exactly smiled on me or others in my line of work. But, I did manage to stumble across the "Long Look Utopia". Mueller makes a freakin outstanding 8.5x25-44.
http://www.grafs.com/product/193593

Seriously- it really IS a great scope and you get a whole lot more than what you pay for. I don't know what your financial state is- if you can afford the high dollar jobs, go for it. But, if you want a $500 scope, then check out the Mueller for the $160 ballpark.

Martyn4802 · May 7, 2008, 05:12 AM

After trying lots of different powered scopes for long range Chuck hunting over the years, I decided that the highest power that was useable during all times of the day was 14 power. With mirage during mid day, anything over 14X was unuseable.
So, a variable with power range up to 14x would be best, or a straight 14x if someone made one.

Martyn

Big Caliber · May 7, 2008, 07:05 PM

fwiw I have a 3.5-10x50 Monarch sittin' atop a 25-06. Shoots well beyond 400yds, I just wish I could!

May 6, 2008, 03:17 PM	#1
djonathang Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2008 Posts: 165	Favorite Scope for Long Distance Varminting? That's the question. We're talking 250 - 300 yards.

May 6, 2008, 09:56 PM	#3
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	I used to long for the high dollar scopes- but the money gods haven't exactly smiled on me or others in my line of work. But, I did manage to stumble across the "Long Look Utopia". Mueller makes a freakin outstanding 8.5x25-44. http://www.grafs.com/product/193593 Seriously- it really IS a great scope and you get a whole lot more than what you pay for. I don't know what your financial state is- if you can afford the high dollar jobs, go for it. But, if you want a $500 scope, then check out the Mueller for the $160 ballpark. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

May 7, 2008, 05:12 AM	#4
Martyn4802 Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: Grayling, Michigan Posts: 737	After trying lots of different powered scopes for long range Chuck hunting over the years, I decided that the highest power that was useable during all times of the day was 14 power. With mirage during mid day, anything over 14X was unuseable. So, a variable with power range up to 14x would be best, or a straight 14x if someone made one. Martyn __________________ US Army Retired NRA Benefactor Life Member JPFO

May 6, 2008, 08:35 PM	#2
oldcspsarge Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 441	Best caliber for reliable accuracy and punch at that distance would be .204 Ruger....available in bolt guns or Les Baer AR

May 7, 2008, 07:05 PM	#5
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 421	fwiw I have a 3.5-10x50 Monarch sittin' atop a 25-06. Shoots well beyond 400yds, I just wish I could!