600-800 yd Optics for 300 WIN

[mtguns4u]

Starting to dabble in the +500 range hunting arena for mainly ELK. I have recently purchased a LAW Professional in 300 WIN. Havn't shot that yet. After all the reviews I have read I hope I have at least an MOA rifle? I want to end up with a lightweight, durable & reliable rifle that I can count on to make those shots from 600-800. Any recommendations on scopes? I am looking at 3.5x10 or 4x12 power with side focus and probably a fine duplex reticle. I am leaning towards either a Leupold VX6 or one of the Nightforce Hunting scopes. Plan on using Talley mounts Budget around $1k

 

[gohring3006]

Capped turrets, Nightforce SHV
Exposed turrets, SWFA 3-15 SS

 

[PGJPJ]

Cabelas is still running a sale on the VX6 2-12 with Zero Lock. $699, its a great deal in my opinion.

 

[MudRunner2005]

Capped turrets, Nightforce SHV
Exposed turrets, SWFA 3-15 SS

Yep! +1

I just got my second SWFA SS scope a few weeks ago, and I got the 3-15x42 Mil-Quad DM reticle scope for my 6.5 Grendel. Haven't gotten to shoot it yet, but I love the reticle, and the glass quality looking through it. First one I got was back in 2014, I got a SS 20x42 Mil-Quad, and it's been a great target scope for range work. For $299, you can't go wrong. But for the 3-15x42 MQDM scope that I just got, $599 is a great deal.

https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-3-15x42-tactical-rifle-scope-2.html

Here's an article showing how to use the DM reticle for hunting game.

New SWFA SS Scopes - The Optics Talk Forums - Page 1

 

[mtguns4u]

and I have a Cabela's card...I'll look in to it Thanks

 

[dmj]

Curious, does the vx6 have the side parllex adjustment (2-12 power). Agree with above sugestions on the nightforce shv. No experience with the swfa scopes but do see a lot of positive comments on them. One scope I feel is a fairly good scope that gets passed by lots of the time is the sightron siii. Good luck with your decision and have fun. Let us know how the rifle shoots.

 

[toddc]

Honestly a BDC style system can be made to work pretty well to 750 or so and is a lot simpler to use than any dialing or extended reticle system. I have whacked stuff out to 800 with the Nikon BDC and its a lot simpler than dialing or a MOA or mil system. Get past 800 and its a whole nother ball game.
However I bet there is more game missed under 600 due to an overly complicated system than is missed past 600 due to a less complicated system.
Once again, go PAST 800 and its all a different critter.

 

[FEENIX]

Checkout Burris Veracity 4-20x50 FFP (70 MOA total elevation), my buddy got his for just over $600 after sale and rebate from OpticsPlanet. Pair it with Burris XTR sig rings with offsets for up to 40 MOA for $100 and you're golden.

 

[FEENIX]

Curious, does the vx6 have the side parllex adjustment (2-12 power). Agree with above sugestions on the nightforce shv. No experience with the swfa scopes but do see a lot of positive comments on them. One scope I feel is a fairly good scope that gets passed by lots of the time is the sightron siii. Good luck with your decision and have fun. Let us know how the rifle shoots.

I have the SWFA 5-20x50 SS HD and they are awesome; lots of scope for the money. I like it better than the SHV.

 

[Capt RB]

The SIII has slightly better glass than the SWFA 3-15 but not as good as the HD series no matter the scope. SWFA turrets track true. I purchased the 3-15x42 MOA sfp 140MOA elevation and it tracks like a train. I will be replacing all of my nikon hunting glass with this scope. I may purchase the 5-20 to replace a 24x Weaver I use for club shooting.
I can't comment on the shv however it seems that the cost cutting was in features not mechanicals. Ie; zero stop and limited reticles. The reticles to me are the one's I'd pick and if zero stop is a must you can make a shim set for most scopes anyway.
For my money though I get everything I want in the swfa at a better price.

 

[ohiohunter]

Not sure but I don't think any of the NF's are considered lightweight.

 

[FEENIX]

The SIII has slightly better glass than the SWFA 3-15 but not as good as the HD series no matter the scope. SWFA turrets track true. I purchased the 3-15x42 MOA sfp 140MOA elevation and it tracks like a train. I will be replacing all of my nikon hunting glass with this scope. I may purchase the 5-20 to replace a 24x Weaver I use for club shooting.
I can't comment on the shv however it seems that the cost cutting was in features not mechanicals. Ie; zero stop and limited reticles. The reticles to me are the one's I'd pick and if zero stop is a must you can make a shim set for most scopes anyway.
For my money though I get everything I want in the swfa at a better price.

Yep!

 

[PGJPJ]

Curious, does the vx6 have the side parllex adjustment (2-12 power)....

No, not the 2x12. Fixed parallax. It's more geared towards big game hunting then it is target shooting.

 

[mtguns4u]

Leupold® VX-6™ CDS-ZeroLock™ Riflescope : Cabela's

I ordered this scope not sure I'LL use it for this project but seemed like a really good deal?