Eagle Eye Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Vortex viper. I have the hs-t model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I have a Vortex Viper HS 4-16x50 with the BDC reticle. It was on my .250 Ackley, and I made a shot on a 1326 yard coyote with it last January. Plenty of scope for 1000+, but on 4X, I can hit bunnies running at 30 yards too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I have a Vortex Viper HS 4-16x50 with the BDC reticle I am just about to post up in the classifieds for $450. It was on my .250 Ackley, and I made a shot on a 1326 yard coyote with it last January. Plenty of scope for 1000+, but on 4X, I can hit bunnies running at 30 yards too. Nice! Not quite ready yet, or else I would jump on this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Being able to take closer shots was one of my concerns of getting a higher magnification scope. Thinking of having 6 power be the lowest power I have makes me wonder if I should go with a 4 instead. I also might just be thinking too much about it, hahaha. 6 might not be that bad at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Upgrade your Nikon to a Nikon Prostaff 5 with BDC I have this scope on my Tikka .270 and love it. I have the same Buckmaster as you on a Ruger 7mmag and have no qualms but this Prostaff 5 with side focus in 3.5x14x40 is sweet. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted February 10, 2015 My first choice is and will be leupold vx2 or vx3. I have recently purchased a weaver grand slam 3-10 and I am impressed with it hoghntr found it on ebay for me for less than $200 and i also looked at the new Redfield and was impressed with it as well. I might be one of the few that just haven't loved vortex scopes but i wouldn't buy one. I would say keep 4x or 4.5x the lowest. Natchez Shooters Supply has good prices on some scopes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) some scopes i use are the vortec 6.5-20x44 paid 329; 6-24x40 bushnell elite 325. i have a couple 6.5-20x40 leup i paid 500 and 525 for. shop. how does the rifle shoot?? The rifle shoots great. $329 for the vortex?! If you dont mind me asking, where did you purchase them? That is a heck of a deal. cameraland specials. is your 700 a sporter or a remington long range? the vortex is a 30 mm tube quite big for a sporter. i like the 6-24 bushnell elite better for a sporter. shopping yesterday both scopes new were around 450.,....edited Edited February 10, 2015 by roninflag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I could not agree more with the post above. 300 mm scope tube would be a little big for a sporter model. A 30 mm tube would be fine though in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I could not agree more with the post above. 300 mm scope tube would be a little big for a sporter model. A 30 mm tube would be fine though in my opinion. Just think of the light gathering capability of 300mm tube though! You could spot for deer at midnight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I have a Burris Fullfield II 4.5 - 14 x 44 with BDC reticle on my Rem 700 .270. I got it from a ebay store about 5 years ago. Retail was around $400...I got it for $260. It has been a great scope for my capabilities, which is out to 400 yards. The glass is very bright and clear. I keep thinking of upgrading, but it keeps performing, so I'm in no hurry. Burris has a newer model that replaced the Fullfield, I think around $400. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanium700 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Leupold 3.5-10x40 vx3 with an M1 turret Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanium700 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 ......or do what I did on mine. Leupold Mark4 3.5-10x40 (30mm tube with both windage and elev turrets) Awesome scope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted February 11, 2015 some scopes i use are the vortec 6.5-20x44 paid 329; 6-24x40 bushnell elite 325. i have a couple 6.5-20x40 leup i paid 500 and 525 for. shop. how does the rifle shoot?? The rifle shoots great. $329 for the vortex?! If you dont mind me asking, where did you purchase them? That is a heck of a deal. cameraland specials. is your 700 a sporter or a remington long range? the vortex is a 30 mm tube quite big for a sporter. i like the 6-24 bushnell elite better for a sporter. shopping yesterday both scopes new were around 450.,....edited It is a sporter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted February 11, 2015 what load does your 30-06 like?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted February 11, 2015 what load does your 30-06 like?? From what I have seen, it groups 180's the best. Then again, I don't shoot a whole lot. I have had the rifle for 2 years and take it out a few times before season and maybe a time or two through the off season. Other loads that I have put through it are 125's and 150's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
