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Need a scope for a Remington Model 7
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:11 pm
I want to reinvigorate my old model 7. It’s a 308 I got for Christmas when I was 9 in 1992. I never could shoot it well. It is very lightweight and kicked pretty good to 9 year old me. I haven’t shot it in decades at this point. It has a cheap red field scope on it. I’m looking to replace it with a Leuepold 2x7x33. Any other recommendations? I also need recommendations for mounts and rings. I would like to keep it light and use this gun in climbers, off the ground, and situations where light and short would be beneficial.
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Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:14 pm to WeagleEagle
Vx3 2.5-8x36 is my favorite all purpose deer hunting scope. Ultra light, ultra clear.
Talley lightweight rings
Talley lightweight rings
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:20 pm to WeagleEagle
probably one of the best hunting scopes you can buy:
Leupold VX5 hd 3-15x44
I'd look at putting a rail on it with some good rings.
Leupold VX5 hd 3-15x44
I'd look at putting a rail on it with some good rings.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:22 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Talley lightweight rings
I was going to say that, but I don't think they make them for a Model 7 because of the 1 hole rear. Maybe Talley one piece base and rings? A lot of people like DNZ, also, but I have no experience with them.
This post was edited on 12/8/21 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:36 pm to bbvdd
That seems like a great scope but is out of my budget. I’d like to spend a few hundred tops. This won’t be my main rifle. I just want something nice and functional if I do decide to use it.
I like the idea of the 2.5-8 but I don’t see any available to purchase with a quick search. I’m also not sure on the mounts. I need to look at it again. I can’t remember if it has a rail already or not. I would like to start all the way over though.
I like the idea of the 2.5-8 but I don’t see any available to purchase with a quick search. I’m also not sure on the mounts. I need to look at it again. I can’t remember if it has a rail already or not. I would like to start all the way over though.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 2:36 pm to WeagleEagle
older Model Sevens have 1-hole for a scope base in rear of action. You will need a 1-peice base.... Leupold or a DNZ will work fine
Posted on 12/8/21 at 2:39 pm to WeagleEagle
The leupold vx freedom 2-7 would be a great scope for that gun. I have one on a 30-30 and the compact size is perfect for what you are wanting.
For the money they are hard to beat and the difference between it and a vx3 is almost indistinguishable IMO.
For the money they are hard to beat and the difference between it and a vx3 is almost indistinguishable IMO.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 3:43 pm to WeagleEagle
I have Md 7 7mm-08 with a Leupold VX3- 4.5-14x 50mm. I also have one with a Leupold VX1 2x7x32 (?). That small objective will leave you wishing you went at least 40mm. I would highly recommend at least a 40. Also, I have the Leupold 1 pc iron mount and rings medium ( yes, medium handles my 50mm).
Posted on 12/8/21 at 4:17 pm to skullraker
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That small objective will leave you wishing you went at least 40mm
Not really. I puke at the idea of a 50mm on a small model 7.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 5:16 pm to skullraker
Not many things in the hunting equipment world are as terrible as a nice trim compact rifle with a telescope on top.
Leupold 2.5-8x36 is the perfect general purpose hunting riflescope. 2-7x32 is the perfect ultra compact rifle scope. 4.5-14x50 is suitable for near space astronomy work, 6.5 creedmoors, and signaling passing aircraft.
Leupold 2.5-8x36 is the perfect general purpose hunting riflescope. 2-7x32 is the perfect ultra compact rifle scope. 4.5-14x50 is suitable for near space astronomy work, 6.5 creedmoors, and signaling passing aircraft.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 5:23 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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4.5-14x50 is suitable for near space astronomy work, 6.5 creedmoors, and signaling passing aircraft.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 5:23 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I’ve started to hate the way50mm scopes look, unless it’s on a big heavy dedicated target / long range gun
Posted on 12/8/21 at 5:35 pm to WeagleEagle
Check out the Swarovski z3 3-9x36, it is a lightweight and clear scope. I prefer the 4A reticle.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 5:41 pm to DownSouthJukin
DNZ are very nice, made out of aircraft aluminum!
Posted on 12/8/21 at 5:48 pm to WeagleEagle
On my lightweight gun I use a Leupold FX-3 in 6x42. I just prefer a fixed power (6x) and it's good out to 250 or so
FX-3
FX-3
Posted on 12/8/21 at 5:48 pm to WeagleEagle
Why replace the mounts?
Posted on 12/8/21 at 6:44 pm to WeagleEagle
I gave my son a model 7 .243 with Leupold 2x7 for Christmas when he was 8 in 1986. He was very successful with it for years and his nephews & kids continue to use it.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 7:14 pm to Barneyrb
Fixed power scopes also give great clarity and light transfer, since they have at least one less lens vs variables
Posted on 12/9/21 at 7:47 am to WeagleEagle
I have a VX3 4.5-16 x 40 on a .308 really nice scope!
Posted on 12/9/21 at 8:29 am to Got Blaze
Man that DNZ thing is hideous.
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