re: Scope Recommendation Help

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vortex crossfire ii

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This is a shite Chinese scope, will not hold up to the recoil. Cry once, cry twice, your choice. I say that respectfully bc I've been in your shoes.

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This is a shite Chinese scope, will not hold up to the recoil. Cry once, cry twice, your choice. I say that bc I've been in your shoes.

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What rings did you have on it?

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I've got to figure something out...

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I see three options:
1. Lap the scope rings. This might not can be done depending on your scope rings. If you have what I think you have, you'll have to go to #2.
2. Change scope rings. Admittedly a lot of respected shooters here like the one piece scope/scope base. I'm not a fan of them. I tried them once, and it didn't match up well w/ the turrets on my scope, preventing me from moving th scope in the rings frontward or backward. For a number of years, only I've used a one piece Weaver slot base w/ Burris Weaver type Signature Z-rings (the ones w/ the plastic inserts). Since I've been using these rings, I no longer lap the scope rings. On my XP 100 handguns chambered in <30 caliber, I use 2 rings (even in the 284 Win); if chambered in 30 caliber or higher, I use 3 rings. Which brings me to option #3.
3. Add a third ring.

Let us know what works for you.

I have that same scope on my .35, no problems at all.

A number of scopes should meet your needs. I'd suggest looking at Redifeld, Vortex (I've been happy w/ my 3 although all are on light recoiling guns), Leopold and Burris, to name a few. These two scopes would fit your needs and fit in your price range.
Burris Fullfield IV 2.5-10x and Burris Fullfield E1 3-9X. I'm not sure if either reticle would work for you. Depending on the distances you shoot, a conventional crosshair might do. You could also consider getting a fixed 4X and save some money. You can also look for a good scope on hunting forums classified ads. I've bought 3 or 4 scopes like this and been pleased w/ all. I've also been pleased w/ customer service from Leupold, Burris and Vortex.

Using good rings is important to stabilize your scope and avoid reliability issues. I prefer one piece Weaver slotted bases and Burris Signature Z-rings (the ones w/ the plastic inserts).

Damnit. Can’t think of a reason I shouldn’t buy this for a future gun

Question for OP: is it a 1st gen Scout with a Bergara stamped barrel? Even if not, its still a great rifle at 200yds. No reason to hold it back. Find some ammo it likes, invest in a good scope setup, and enjoy it.

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Find some ammo it likes, invest in a good scope setup, and enjoy it.

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I havent hunted with it in a couple years. but when I originally zeroed...I found out that it likes the Federal Fusion 200gr (maybe it was 180 gr) regardless....I have some at the camp. Federal makes great rounds.

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This is a shite Chinese scope, will not hold up to the recoil. Cry once, cry twice, your choice. I say that respectfully bc I've been in your shoes.

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I have a crossfire on a CVA 45.70 5 years running. No issues.