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Budget long range scope

Post by Noobie » Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:11 am

Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase a new scope for my long range gun(rem 700 LR 300 win mag). I'm looking to spend somewhere in the $300-$400 range. Could anyone point me in the direction of a scope to get me out to 1000 yards?

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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by 480 Ruger » Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:06 pm

Keep an eye out on here, there are some really good deals on some gently used optics. Your dollar will go farther on one of these and remember that companies like Leupold, Vortex, Sig Sauer have no questions asked lifetime warranties
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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by garand » Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:46 pm

Here is a really good deal on a Burris. Forever Warranty

http://www.cabelas.com/product/bargain- ... ?slotId=16

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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by the-jessman » Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:43 pm

A friend of mine has one of these: http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms ... pa4-14xffp

He uses it on a Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor for shooting at 1,000 yards. That scope performs WAY above its price point.

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Post by Straight Shooter » Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:10 pm

+1 on the Primary Arms.

I have these mounted on Savage and Howa .308s. I joined the "1,000-yard club" with this scope. Can't beat them for price. Get the Strelok Pro ballistics app.
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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by hatchdog » Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:47 am

Straight Shooter wrote:Vortex Viper HS...
https://gun.deals/product/vortex-viper- ... obile=true
+1 on this scope and it fits your budget. I have the HST version of this exact scope and it’s a great optic. I believe the only difference between this model and the HST is the windage turret on the T is an external adjustment and it is capped on the model in the link. At 350.00 it’s about half the price of a HST. The Post Falls store shows out of stock but you may be able to order one in via the website.

As far as the capped windage turret is concerned, I find mostly I adjust for elevation and hold for windage so that wouldn’t be an issue for me. However, I’m only shooting out to 600 yards, not 1000.

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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by RRA629 » Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:54 am

I have that same Viper on a 22-250 and love it. At 350 I should grab another!

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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by Sharcher » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:38 pm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vortex-Strike- ... Sw2Upfpqiz

I know its a little more than your price range but definitely worth looking at

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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by SRM » Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:39 pm

Might consider the SWFA super sniper series. Never heard a bad word about them.
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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by Wigeon » Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:56 pm



While I am not part of the thousand yard club I can hit a bowling pin at 300 yards with a 22 Long rifle that has this scope on it. Also with my little to no experience I’m surprised people are recommending scopes with such low magnification. I would think you would want higher magnification for that distance. Thoughts guys?
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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by Wigeon » Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:09 pm

Hmmm apparently mirage makes high magnification at that distance a problem. Ignore my 6-24x50 recommendation then but I think they make the same scope (vortex diamondback tactical) in a 4-16x44 that should work well.
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Re: Budget long range scope

Post by gunwild » Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:59 am

Look at Arken optics great glass WLW (Worldwide Lifetime Warranty) and the turret clicks are magnificent with a Christmas Tree reticle and FFP. There 6-24x50 is $450 and the 4-16x50 $399 right now. But keep in mind they are 34mm tube. Texas Plinking on YouTube has a good review. Regardless You will not be disappointed!

I almost picked one up but got a good deal on a Athlon Ares BTR Gen 2 4.5-27x50. Athlon also has budget scopes great company with lifetime warranty.

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