Need 300 win mag scope recommendations.

[dondoo1315]

So recently I got a 300 win mag and I need scope recommendations I've been looking at primary arms but I don't know what scopes can handle the kick of 300 winmag. My boss says I should buy a more expensive brand scope but I don't quite have the money for one so I want one that will work and is economical. so I can shoot my new rifle and get brass from it to reload. Eventually I want to hunt with it and maybe try some long range shooting but for now I just want something to ring steel and a few hundred yards.

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[Nosferatu]

Any modern quality scope will handle 300WM.

What are you shooting at, from how far and in what conditions? Those are the factors that drive scope recommendations. If you have a specific budget, that helps as well.

I'm personally a fan of Trijicon and NIghtforce, but also have a couple Vortex sprinkled in to keep things interesting.

 

[Member 53328]

Leupold Mark 5 5x25 is what I have on my 300WM.

Don't skimp on rings and a mount either.

 

[dondoo1315]

I'd like to stay under 500 dollars and I'd like to go elk hunting in eastern Oregon. Do you have any Experience with vortex vipers? I saw one for a decent price earlier and it looked nice enough. Just didn't know if it would handle the magnum cartridge

 

[dondoo1315]

Leupold Mark 5 5x25 is what I have on my 300WM.

Don't skimp on rings and a mount either.

That's the literal scope my boss recommended. I may just bite the bullet and save up and get one I just want to shoot sooner then a couple months down the road. Which is approximately how long I'd have to save up lol

 

[solv3nt]

Euro Optic Trijicon Tenmile/Credo closeout sale.

 

[Member 53328]

That's the literal scope my boss recommended. I may just bite the bullet and save up and get one I just want to shoot sooner then a couple months down the road. Which is approximately how long I'd have to save up lol

If you were in the military they have a great military discount. Finding one in stock through Leupold is the hard part right now.

 

[Koda]

So recently I got a 300 win mag and I need scope recommendations I've been looking at primary arms but I don't know what scopes can handle the kick of 300 winmag. My boss says I should buy a more expensive brand scope but I don't quite have the money for one so I want one that will work and is economical. so I can shoot my new rifle and get brass from it to reload. Eventually I want to hunt with it and maybe try some long range shooting but for now I just want something to ring steel and a few hundred yards.

Primary Arms is an economical brand thats getting excellent reviews these days. Im not certain which model is their high end but a basic 3x9 hunting scope is pretty affordable and would be a great intro to hunt with.

Ive used a Vortex Viper, it was a good scope but didnt have a good FOV. For hunting you want a scope with the widest FOV you can find, like in the 30ft range (@100) minimum. Vortex has mixed reviews. I know one person whos Vortex broke. Their warranty service has some of the best reviews.

Leupold, I highly recommend. A basic Freedom series 3x9 will be affordable and will last a lifetime. Get one with a CDS dial for longer range shots. The basic Leupolds are worth keeping to trickle down to other rifles as you upgrade.
$299...

Leupold VX-Freedom CDS Rifle Scope 3-9x 40mm Duplex Reticle Matte

With the VX-Freedom you get best-in-class optics and unbeatable accuracy. It’s also everything you expect from a Leupold: designed, machined, and...

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If you want to save up buy once cry once get one of the MK series Leupolds with CDS.

 

[solv3nt]

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I just noticed that you have really tiny hands.

 

[bionic knees]

leupold freedom is my choice, I recently got one that is 4-12x40 with the CDS system, add a good set of mounts and you are good to go for about $400 total

on amazon for $349.95 free shipping

 

[dondoo1315]

I just noticed that you have really tiny hands.

The photo made me think that scope was huge !

 

[solv3nt]

The photo made me think that scope was huge !

Definitely small hands

 

[Nosferatu]

Euro Optic Trijicon Tenmile/Credo closeout sale.

Winner!!

 

[Nosferatu]

I'd like to stay under 500 dollars and I'd like to go elk hunting in eastern Oregon. Do you have any Experience with vortex vipers? I saw one for a decent price earlier and it looked nice enough. Just didn't know if it would handle the magnum cartridge

Most Vortex scopes barely handle UPS/Fedex, let alone being mounted to a rifle. I do have a Viper on my 6.5 Grendel because I needed something and it was $150 on sale. It's OK. There's no electronics, so the chances of having to engage the Vortex warranty gets reduced to 50/50. I wouldn't trust it for a hunt. It will be replaced with a Trijicon if I decide to use the rifle to hunt with.

This is what I have on my Tikka T3 .30-06, which is my game getter: https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-...ecision-Hunter-1-in-Matte-Black-Riflesco.aspx

Best bang for the buck, in my opinion.

 

[Member 53328]

I just noticed that you have really tiny hands.

Makes my wiener look big.

 

[solv3nt]

Makes my wiener look big.

Only the important things in life

 

[Nosferatu]

Makes my wiener look big.

Oscar Meyer or Hebrew National?

 

[solv3nt]

Oscar Meyer or Hebrew National?

Cheese stuffed.

 

[Kruel J]

Cheese stuffed.

My favorite.

 

[titsonritz]