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Which $500 or less .270 rifle?
Posted on 8/1/10 at 6:18 pm
Posted on 8/1/10 at 6:18 pm
Also what size/brand scope for said deer rifle? I've heard people say the glass is just as important as the rifle and am wondering what I should expect to pay for a decent scope.
Edited to add: anyone have any experience with the weatherby vanguard synthetic rifles, this is one I've been looking at.
Edited to add: anyone have any experience with the weatherby vanguard synthetic rifles, this is one I've been looking at.
This post was edited on 8/1/10 at 6:26 pm
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Posted on 8/1/10 at 6:22 pm to BayouLSU
Savage has a good combo you can buy with the scope included close to that price.
I like a good remington 700, but savage is one of the most accurate rifles out of the box made today. And the accu trigger is a nice feature
I like a good remington 700, but savage is one of the most accurate rifles out of the box made today. And the accu trigger is a nice feature
Posted on 8/1/10 at 6:24 pm to BayouLSU
I bought a Weatherby Vanguard setup in .308. Rifle, scope, case was that price. Black synthetic gun
Posted on 8/1/10 at 6:26 pm to TexasTiger
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remington 700
Posted on 8/1/10 at 6:28 pm to Tiger 79
That is the set up I'm looking at Tiger (in a .270). What is your opinion of the scope that came with that set up?
Posted on 8/1/10 at 6:32 pm to BayouLSU
Its ok.....for a beginner. Mine had the Bushnell scope that runs around 100 bucks when I priced it separate.
The gun shoots well. Its actually more accurate with Remington Core-Locks than the Hornady SST's
If I decide I'll continue to hunt then I may make move up but I doubt it. The gun does everything I ask of it.
The gun shoots well. Its actually more accurate with Remington Core-Locks than the Hornady SST's
If I decide I'll continue to hunt then I may make move up but I doubt it. The gun does everything I ask of it.
This post was edited on 8/1/10 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 8/1/10 at 6:41 pm to Tiger 79
Remington 700. Most accurate out of the box rifle and the trigger can be adjusted no problem. Match it with a Leopold Vari X and go to town. I shoot Remington Safari Grade 140 grain, they are pricey (over $50 a box) but knock the shite out of a deer for a 270.
Posted on 8/1/10 at 7:00 pm to TexasTiger
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Savage has a good combo you can buy with the scope included close to that price.
I have a Savage Weather Warrior 116 .338 I got for under $500, and you can't eat a Savage for OOB accuracy particularly for the price. You can get the stainless combo for around $650.
Posted on 8/1/10 at 7:12 pm to RogerTheShrubber
THe 700 is a great gun. It is also a great platform to construct a custom rifle in the future if you decide to.
FIFY
The Savage, as mentioned, has made great progress as of late and really seems to be a good option in your price range.
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glass is more important as the rifle
FIFY
The Savage, as mentioned, has made great progress as of late and really seems to be a good option in your price range.
Posted on 8/1/10 at 8:16 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Leopold one of the top choices for scopes...have one on both of my rifles...Browning Bar 270 and Remington Model 700 bolt 243...never had a problem with either scope...never fog up, and stay accurate,...Leopold's run about 500 dollars though,...you won't regret buying one...
This post was edited on 8/1/10 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 8/1/10 at 9:37 pm to BayouLSU
Bump for thoughts on which magnification scope should I be looking at? Also, do the differences between a $200 scope and a $400-500 scope justify a two-fold increase in cost?
Posted on 8/1/10 at 9:45 pm to BayouLSU
quote:much more important. All modern rifles will shoot decent groups with a little practice. For the money the Remington 700 is a hard gun to beat..A plain one or a slightly used one should be in the $500 range.. Honestly, my scopes cost much more than my rifles. Definitely buy the best scope that you can afford..
glass is just as important as the rifle
Posted on 8/1/10 at 9:47 pm to BayouLSU
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Bump for thoughts on which magnification scope should I be looking at? Also, do the differences between a $200 scope and a $400-500 scope justify a two-fold increase in cost?
For a beginner, the 3-9 will be all you need. I have a couple of higher power scopes but I like to shoot longer distances.
As far as the jump in cost, yes, in most cases it's well worth it. Scopes are a place where most people want to cut corners and it's very easy to justify in most cases for most people. Being new to shooting, you will probably not notice the difference between a cheaper scope and a higher end scope when side by side, but there is. Trust me.
Posted on 8/1/10 at 9:54 pm to INFIDEL
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INFIDEL
I would go with the 50mm one instead of the 40mm one for low light conditions
Posted on 8/1/10 at 10:10 pm to Tiger 79
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would go with the 50mm one instead of the 40mm one for low light conditions
That's something to think about. I personally don't have any 50mm scopes, but my dad has a couple as well as some friends and they are all happy with them. Main reason I don't have one is that other features that were important to me weren't available in the 50mm scopes.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 11:18 am to Tiger 79
not always true, quality of glass matters too. when I was getting a scope for my Rem700 SPS .308 the 50mm (dont remember brand) was no where near as good of a picture in low light as the Nikon Buckmark 40mm I ended up buying.
as far as magnification goes keep in mind that if you get a 8-24x40 scope and a deer walks in your plot at 75 yards or under, its going to be hard to find him in your scope. i went with 4.5-14x40 and its perfect for all ranges a deer hunter would encounter, and a distance shooter too for that matter.
also you want a scope that holds its zero and where a click is 1/4 inch always. precision is key.
as far as magnification goes keep in mind that if you get a 8-24x40 scope and a deer walks in your plot at 75 yards or under, its going to be hard to find him in your scope. i went with 4.5-14x40 and its perfect for all ranges a deer hunter would encounter, and a distance shooter too for that matter.
also you want a scope that holds its zero and where a click is 1/4 inch always. precision is key.
This post was edited on 8/2/10 at 11:20 am
Posted on 8/2/10 at 11:44 am to Propagandalf
Hate to high jack the thread but how much did you give for your Nikon. I think I am going to upgrade the glass on my rifle this year and I am looking hard at the Nikons
Posted on 8/2/10 at 11:47 am to Propagandalf
i have a 4.5-14x45 Burris on my 7wsm and i love that scope. I put down a doe from 345yds last year . nice open pipeline shot.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 11:59 am to hawkeye007
I have both zeiss and leupold and would suggest either. I also have a nikon buckmaster that is not a good scope. Clarity as well as eye relief and field of vision are not what they should be. You get what you pay for and the low price should have clued me in. The nikon monarch is a very nice scope that I believe to be a good value.
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