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    scottw9120
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    long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range


    what is the best option if your budget is 600 dollars or less, would like to shoot 300 win mag on my savage 116 at ranges greater than 600 yards...

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    In that price range looking at new scopes i would look at either the sightron sll big sky or the vortex viper. Both have excellent glass for the money and top notch warranty.

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    Weaver, Leupold, Burris, Nikon, and Sightron have good scopes below $600 if you do some looking around.

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    The Weaver Grand Slam 6.5-20 is an excellent scope for the money, under $400 I think at Natchez right now. I've been using one on my 12FV in .243 for a couple of years. Easy to read mirage with it and pretty darn bright and crisp.

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    I just bought a leupold vx-r 3x9 for 599. Its mil/mil with the Tmr reticle. Not sure what magnification power you are looking for. I also have a 6x18x40 Nikon buckmaster that's pretty nice. You'll need a 20 mia base though. It has 1/8th clicks. Check out midwayusa.com. they are having a scope sale. Click on the closeout button on the top right of the screen.

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    vortex viper

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    If you don't need AO or SF, then I would highly recommend that you get the Weaver Tactical Grand Slam. It is 3-10X40mm with 1/10th mil adjustments.

    It is currently on sale at Midway for 299.99. I have one on my 10FP and I am very happy with it. I have not shot it past 250, but I would not hesitate to shoot it out to 600. Everybody that has shot my rifle or looked through the scope has commented how clear it was.

    http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/598...-reticle-matte

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    I'd go with Vortex Viper
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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    Quote Originally Posted by psharon97
    I'd go with Vortex Viper
    +2 on the Viper.
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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    Check the Factory Refurbished section at Natchez. Like new but major discounts

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    If you look hard enough you can get a used Leupold VXIII 6.5-20 LTR for used $600-650. They are (were) $750-800 new. Wonderful scope, just more than I care to spend. The warranty on (the better) Leupolds is second to none..... If it is their scope they fix it regardless of age or condition.

    Things you should consider before your purchase are

    1: power range
    2: reticule type (varmint or Mil-Dot or fine or duplex or etc...)
    3: illumination
    4: MOA adjustment for vertical (if you want to shoot +600 yds you will need offset base with most scope, but some with do +100 MOA vertical.
    5: clarity
    6: tracking
    7:....? the list goes on.

    IMHO - you get want you pay for with scopes/optics. Period. If you haven't read the Optics Reviews on the SS home page, check those out. For $600 you can get a lot of scope. But you can also get something that doesn't it "your" needs.

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    Quote Originally Posted by GaCop
    Quote Originally Posted by psharon97
    I'd go with Vortex Viper
    +2 on the Viper.
    me too.

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    Take a look at Millet@ Natchez. Nice side focus 30 mm.
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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    Does anyone have any thoughts on the Sightron SIII MMD series of fixed power scopes?

    With a 150 moa internal adjustment range it sounds like a great option.

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    Re: long range scope in the 350 to 500 dollar range

    Quote Originally Posted by DonArkie
    Quote Originally Posted by GaCop
    Quote Originally Posted by psharon97
    I'd go with Vortex Viper
    +2 on the Viper.
    me too.
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    I Like the falcon 4-14 with mil turrets and ffp mil reticle

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ring31 View Post
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    Me 4 on the vortex viper!!! Cameraland has had some awesome deals on the v-plex models as well. I have had every reticle they make and the v-plex is my favorite
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    Quote Originally Posted by pdog06 View Post
    Me 4 on the vortex viper!!! Cameraland has had some awesome deals on the v-plex models as well. I have had every reticle they make and the v-plex is my favorite
    +5 on the Vortex. In fact, my Vortex Viper PST 6-24X50 EBR-1 MOA Reticle MOA Turrets will be delivered tomorrow. Now, I got the SFP as everything I shoot is darn near zapped with a rangefinder first. So, for $750 (yes a tad bit above your budget) I think it's worth it. I've looked thru these and shot these mounted on my buddies rifles and I just don't think you can beat 'em for the price.

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    at what point do you guys realize that a first time poster resurected this from 2011.

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