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New scope for LR 300WM?
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<blockquote data-quote="ATH" data-source="post: 983319" data-attributes="member: 1656"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Budget about $1K. Looking at the following:</p><p>Bushnell 4.5-30X50 Tactical:</p><p><a href="http://swfa.com/Bushnell-45-30x50-Elite-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P48269.aspx" target="_blank">Bushnell 4.5-30x50 Elite Tactical 30mm Rifle Scope</a></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ATH, post: 983319, member: 1656"] 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: [url=http://swfa.com/Bushnell-45-30x50-Elite-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P48269.aspx]Bushnell 4.5-30x50 Elite Tactical 30mm Rifle Scope[/url] 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. [/QUOTE]
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