300RUM budget upgrade question #2

[dirtydog]

I am upgrading my Rem 700 300 RUM and am considering the scope. Id like to be able to dial out to 600-900 yds. I currently have a Leupold VXII 6-18 x40. I am considering sending the scope back to Leupold to change the reticle and have them add the CDS turret. the upgrade would be roughly $300. Would I be better off selling the leupold and saving the $ 300 to put towards a Vortex or something similar?
Does anyone have any experience using the Leupold CDS BDC dial system?

 

[el matador]

I have the CDS dials on 2 of my scopes and they are great for hunting. They are fairly spendy if you don't buy the CDS-equipped scope to begin with however. I like Leupold scopes for their light weight and good quality but I will admit their reticles are lacking and the turrets are not stellar. I use the Vortex PST on several rifles and its really hard to beat for the price. Great turrets and reticles on those scopes. They are a little heavier than the Leupolds but you can find the 4-16x50 SFP for around $500-550 without too much effort. You can have a custom label or a custom turret made for your Vortex scope with your own ballistic info if you want.

 

[Barrelnut]

I would sell the VXII and spend the money on a Vortex (or similar) with a MOA reticle. CDS and BCD reticles can have issues past 600 yards with elevation, barometer, temp, etc. This is because the CDS and BDC are usually tuned to a particular environment. That is usually not a big issue under 600 yards for hunting, but could well be at longer distances.

Plus, what if you changed your load? CDS would then have to change too.

 

[AKGuide]

This will get you to 900 easily.

https://swfa.com/catalog/product/view/id/117116/

Reuben

 

[shooter72]

Yes sale the VXII. as stated past 600 yards the CDS isn't consistent enough to be worth it in my opinion.

Buy a Vortex HST 6-24 $600 new! Can't beat them for a budget build nothing else is close for clarity, tracking repeatability, and warranty. gun)

Budget and RUM don't really go well together though LOL

 

[bpcrshooter]

just picked up the viper hs the guy there said to get custom tapes because your bullet/powder may change and then your turrets will not work. and they are cheaper.

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