HELP!! What scope and power for new sendero 300 rum?

[win270wsm]

I have just purchased a Remington sendero in 300 rum. Now I am looking at purchasing a scope for this rifle. gun will mostly be used for hunting whitetails out to 600 yards maybe a little farther depending how good i am able to shoot the gun. Also, hoping to use gun on an elk hunt someday. I am looking at a price range of $1000. Am leaning toward a Zeiss conquest 4.5-14x50 w/z800 reticle. but don't know if that is a large enough power to judge a deer accurately at that distance. Do i need to up grade to a 6.5-20. not set on power or band any suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

[elkaholic]

I have just purchased a Remington sendero in 300 rum. Now I am looking at purchasing a scope for this rifle. gun will mostly be used for hunting whitetails out to 600 yards maybe a little farther depending how good i am able to shoot the gun. Also, hoping to use gun on an elk hunt someday. I am looking at a price range of $1000. Am leaning toward a Zeiss conquest 4.5-14x50 w/z800 reticle. but don't know if that is a large enough power to judge a deer accurately at that distance. Do i need to up grade to a 6.5-20. not set on power or band any suggestions greatly appreciated.

I have two 6.5-20x50 conquests and they are great scopes. I use them for long range hunting in Idaho. The only downside for you might be limited field of view for quicker close up shots? Out to 600 yards, the 4.5-14 might be a better option. Beyond that, the 6.5-20.........Rich

 

[D.ID]

I am loving the 6-24 variable range. You do not really NEED it but it sure is nice when your sizing them up at distance. Check out the vortex pst if you haven't. Good luck.

 

[win270wsm]

the viper pst 6-24x50 ffp sounds looks really good to me. how does the glass compare to the zeiss conquest in 6-20x50. all hope is appreciated. like what i hear about the ffp type of scope.

 

[bruce_ventura]

In my experience, a riflescope is not a good substitute for a spotting scope. I recommend the lower power rifle scope - ample magnification for long range shot placement, plus wide field of view when you're in the woods.

If you don't already have one, invest in a good 18-32x60 spotting scope and lightweight tripod. You'll be far more effective spotting and judging big game with that.

 

[win270wsm]

Just ordered a vortex pst 6-24x50 ffp. Now waiting on it to come in. Any idea on what rings and bases to mount this to my sendero 300 rum

 

[joseph]

Just ordered a vortex pst 6-24x50 ffp. Now waiting on it to come in. Any idea on what rings and bases to mount this to my sendero 300 rum

This will show you how I mounted my Vortex 6-24x50mm PST FFP MOA scope:

Vortex Viper PST mounted with pics. - Georgia Outdoor News Forum

This is what I did to protect the objective lens.
I screwed a good quality UV camera filter into my 50mm objective lens to protect it and only have to clean it. There is only a very slight difference in light transmission which I can notice at 1,000 yds. I never have to worry about scratching the lens only the filter.


joseph

 

[kh971]

That is a great idea Joseph, hope you don't mind if another GA boy copies that idea!

 

[win270wsm]

would i be able to use low rings if i dont have a 20 moa base?

 

[4xforfun]

March 2.5 -25X tactacal......2.5x on the low end for close quarters, 25x on top for the sniper in you.