Want to replace the old scope on my dad’s Remington model 742 semi auto in 308 caliber. I’ve been out of hunting for 20 years, so what are good sizes and options of scope for Wisconsin farm country deer hunting?
3 x 9 x 40 vortex diamondback is a pretty solid scope. That 3 x 9 x 40 will suit you good.
Leaupold, Burris, vortex are all good scope makers. You can look through and decide what price you want to be at. Under 200 will be a vortex crossfire, 300 will be that leaupold and Burris. And if you want more then that you can spend lots on glass. I put that diamondback on a .308 we got for the kid and it pairs nicely.
I have two of the Vortex Crossfires that Bearcat mentions, one in 2X7X32 on a Ruger American rimfire and the other a 3X9X40 on a .45 smokeless muzzleloader that has some wild recoil, and it’s stood up to it for a quite a while now. With decent rings and bases you’re looking at around $225-$250. A little cheaper if you go with aluminum rings and bases, but on anything larger than a rimfire I don’t recommend aluminum.
The 3-9x vortex scope is 99 bucks on Black Friday at Cabelas/BPS.
The 3-9x vortex scope is 99 bucks on Black Friday at Cabelas/BPS.
The crossfire ii ? If so that’s a great scope at that price. I put one of them on the kids savage 220.
And vortex has a solid warranty policy.
And vortex has a solid warranty policy.
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The 3-9x vortex scope is 99 bucks on Black Friday at Cabelas/BPS.The crossfire ii ? If so that’s a great scope at that price. I put one of them on the kids savage 220.
Yes that’s the model. It’s $70 off
Personally, in the lower end of the price spectrum, but still high-quality, I like the Leupold VX1 and the Burris Fullfield.
Be sure when installing the scope to use blue Loctite on screws and to torque to manufacturer’s specs. I work range duty at the gun club and I’d say 80% of the problems we see during deer season sight-in mayham season are due to loose scope rings and bases.
Own a couple Vortex Diamondbacks and I really like them. Great value and I would definitely buy more when needed.
Scheels has a deal on Vortex also
I have no problem with some of the higher end Vortex stuff, but the fact that there are so many “hey their customer service and warranty is great!” comments everywhere isn’t exactly a good thing.
I have my grandfather’s 742 Woodsmaster in .30-06 and I considered replacing the redfield 2-7 scope with something new when I acquired it, however I noticed the issue I was having was simply a combination of the diopter not being focused and the lenses having a thin layer of oily residue. Cleaned it up, adjuster for my eye relief, and just like that the scope is once again serviceable.
Just a consideration!
Scheels has a deal on Vortex also
Cabelas is on the crossfire2
Scheels is on the diamondback
Both priced at $99.
Both Vortex and Leupold have nice glass. More people I know have had to use the Vortex warranty while I have only heard of a couple on the Leupold. I went with a 3VXII or something like that as I didn’t want all the external adjustments.
Personally, in the lower end of the price spectrum, but still high-quality, I like the Leupold VX1 and the Burris Fullfield.
Be sure when installing the scope to use blue Loctite on screws and to torque to manufacturer’s specs. I work range duty at the gun club and I’d say 80% of the problems we see during deer season sight-in mayham season are due to loose scope rings and bases.
Some guns come with bases installed. Take those off the gun and degrease them and reinstall.
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