ATH
Well-Known Member
My Sendero 300WM currently wears a Nikon Tactical circa 2004. It's a nice scope but it was not designed for the recoil of a 300WM. I've taken a few too many hits between the eyes from it and have always planned on replacing it when I had a reason to.
I just had a .358 WSM 1.8" (Indiana deer season legal wildcat) build and moved over my Bushnell Elite 6500 Tactical from my Savage-based smokeless ML to the .358. I'm planning to turn the action holding the smokeless ML into a .243 AI next year, which will be perfect for the Nikon Tactical.
Which brings me back to the 300WM. I'd like a new 30mm scope for this gun with sufficient eye relief so I can enjoy shooting it. To 900 yards on game, 1200 yards max shooting distance planned. I backpack this gun long distances into wilderness areas. I've been in such shape that gun weight has been little concern but that will (unfortunately) change over time.
Budget about $1K. Looking at the following:
Bushnell 4.5-30X50 Tactical:
Bushnell 4.5-30x50 Elite Tactical 30mm Rifle Scope
I like the low-end magnification (not all shooting is long range), also not sure I need 30X. Or the extra weight involved in a 50mm objective, though the gun currently wears one.
I looked at Vortex too but see only capped windage turrets, which is a non-starter. Any other recommendations appreciated. Also comments on 40-44mm vs 50mm objectives for intended purpose.
I just had a .358 WSM 1.8" (Indiana deer season legal wildcat) build and moved over my Bushnell Elite 6500 Tactical from my Savage-based smokeless ML to the .358. I'm planning to turn the action holding the smokeless ML into a .243 AI next year, which will be perfect for the Nikon Tactical.
Which brings me back to the 300WM. I'd like a new 30mm scope for this gun with sufficient eye relief so I can enjoy shooting it. To 900 yards on game, 1200 yards max shooting distance planned. I backpack this gun long distances into wilderness areas. I've been in such shape that gun weight has been little concern but that will (unfortunately) change over time.
Budget about $1K. Looking at the following:
Bushnell 4.5-30X50 Tactical:
Bushnell 4.5-30x50 Elite Tactical 30mm Rifle Scope
I like the low-end magnification (not all shooting is long range), also not sure I need 30X. Or the extra weight involved in a 50mm objective, though the gun currently wears one.
I looked at Vortex too but see only capped windage turrets, which is a non-starter. Any other recommendations appreciated. Also comments on 40-44mm vs 50mm objectives for intended purpose.