Help me decide on a new gun/scope combo.

[Coyote33]

I've been looking around, I think I'm down to remington 700 vs savage 10 series guns.
This gun will be used primarily for hunting and 200-600 yard target shooting once I get that good.
This will be my first year hunting.
I've been geared towards a .308 seeing as its pretty versatile for both purposes.
The scopes I've been looking at are Leopold and Nikon.

My budget at this time is up to 1800$ but down the road I will have a large amount of money in the next few months to upgrade accordingly so at this point I'm looking to keep it as cheap as possible maybe even a hunting specific rifle then getting something for tack driving. Any input greatly appreciated I'm very open to caliber ranges/ rifles but would prefer to not use some fancy round that costs 2$ each lol.

If I can keep this cheap enough I can buy my AR an eotech lol.

Both Remington and Savage choices here: New Long Guns at Four Seasons in Woburn, MA

Either way, I'd say get .270, .30-06. or .308 for deer. If you think you might see a bear, maybe .300 Win, but those others should do just fine for N.E. black bear. Moose, you might want a bit more also. Don't overlook lever actions for hunting.

 

[KMM696]

Super Snipers are the best bang for the buck. However, they are fixed zoom rather than variable.

Not any more....

SWFA SS MRAD Scopes

I've got one of their 5-20x50s on a Savage 10 - excellent scope. 1-6x24 on the way as of today, too. Can't wait to see that one.

I'm a fan of Savage rifles. Swapping barrels/calibers is about a half hour job at home, rather than needing a trip to a gunsmith. I started with them because they had more options for lefties, and haven't seen a reason to switch yet. I will freely admit that Savage doesn't build a pretty rifle, though.

 

[Gman021]

Not any more....

SWFA SS MRAD Scopes

I've got one of their 5-20x50s on a Savage 10 - excellent scope. 1-6x24 on the way as of today, too. Can't wait to see that one.

I meant they don't have any cheap variable scopes. I knew they had variable scopes, but its going to cost you double or triple what the fixed super snipers cost.

If only the had one of their $400 super snipers with a variable power option.

 

[jtorbin88]

http://www.remington.com/en/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-mountain-ss.aspx
Picked this up used very lightly for 800$
I'm thinking leupold vx 2 scope for it like to keep scope in the 300$ range any ideas?

 

[jtorbin88]

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-vari-x-ii-3-9x40mm-rifle-scope.html
Is this going to suit my needs I'm not knowledgable with scopes.
Probably wont be shooting past 200 yards.

 

[Boghog1]

it is workable at those ranges

 

[jtorbin88]

Now I know nothing about what I need to mount the scope my rem 700 is tapped but has no base plate what do I need to mount the scope?

 

[Gman021]

Now I know nothing about what I need to mount the scope my rem 700 is tapped but has no base plate what do I need to mount the scope? View attachment 60895

You need a 700 scope base rail. You can buy them online or at some gun stores. I got mine at StateLine.

You want quality rings with your scope and base. A Millet TRS-1 or LRS-1 are pretty decent affordable options.

 

[jtorbin88]

The scope I want is stainless so is need stainless mount and rings are leupold rings and baseplates good?
If some one wants to link me exactly what I need to get it would be much appreciated I have no idea what I'm looking at lol.

 

[Gman021]

You can get much cheaper ones, this is just an example of a high quality base. Leupold rings are solid.

REMINGTON 700 NIGHTFORCE SCOPE BASE | Brownells

 

[jtorbin88]

I think I'm gonna take the rifle over to ACME tommorrow to figure out what to do about a scope.

 

[StevieP]

Also any one have a website that they use for buying scopes that is well priced and good customer service?

I searched high and low when pricing my Nikon M-223, and found a place with BY FAR the best prices - better than opticsplanet, cabelas, and even amazon. check out:

Black Bear Sporting Goods - Hunting, Archery, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Boating, & more.

 

[jtorbin88]

I got a leupold at Riley's and leupold mounts n rings

 

[Coyote33]

1:15

I think I'm gonna take the rifle over to ACME tommorrow to figure out what to do about a scope.

3:34

I got a leupold at Riley's and leupold mounts n rings

??

 

[jtorbin88]

Lmao yeah I know I found exactly what I needed

 

[jtorbin88]

Scopes awesome rifles awesome thanks every one for your input and getting me to where I am now with the rifle. Now lets see if I can group sub Moa at 100 yards lol.

 

[Coyote33]

adadGunsAmmo_VarmintRifles - Dick's Sporting Goods

That Savage 25 Lightweight Varminter in .17 Hornet looks like a really good deal, and a nice looking gun to boot. Put on a good 4X scope, and you are all set for coyote, fox, and bobcat; and would have a great target gun as well.

I searched high and low when pricing my Nikon M-223, and found a place with BY FAR the best prices - better than opticsplanet, cabelas, and even amazon. check out:

Black Bear Sporting Goods - Hunting, Archery, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Boating, & more.

Those guys DO have some good prices!


Edit: Throw this scope on that Savage 25: Burris 2.75x20 Scout Hvy Plx Mat - 200269

Combines the best of 2 good recommendations!!

 

[Coyote33]

Burris AR-332 3x32 AR-15 Tactical Prism Sight - $270 shipped after coupon

Burris Fastfire II Red Dot Reflex Sight + Free Shipping - $179 after coupon

 

[jtorbin88]

Went with a leupold

 

[xp220]

What about Tikka T3 Scout, hard to find, no impossible
http://www.sniperforums.com/forum/rifles/34871-tikka-t3-ctr.html