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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Scope options for versatility?
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<blockquote data-quote="Good Times" data-source="post: 1133870" data-attributes="member: 92802"><p>For a lightweight rifle and out to 700 yards it's hard to beat a Leupold 3.5-10x40 vari x 3. I have been using one on a lightweight Remington 700 in 300 ackley, shooting a 200 nosler accubond at 3150 fps for a long time. The recoil of this rifle would crush a lesser scope and I have shot the rifle mostly without a brake.</p><p></p><p>I had the Leupold target installed and have a custom engraved turret for my rifle load. Zero is set at 300 yards. Hold dead center shoulder at 0-300 yards and top of the back at 400 yards. After 400 yards click for distance.</p><p>Both Leupold and Kenton Industries will do a laser engraved turret for you.</p><p></p><p>Just recently sent a couple of the scopes back to have the windplex reticle installed by Leupold. $70 to change the reticle is a deal which will allow me to click for distance and hold for wind.</p><p></p><p>The generous eye relief is a must when shooting at different angles with the big magnum or you will get clocked in the head with the eyepiece of the scope.</p><p></p><p>I have tried many other scopes but my first choice is the leupold for a lightweight scope that you will carry a lot. A 3.5-10x40 is only 13oz and has the very slim profile that will not dig into your back when you carry the rifle for hours on end.</p><p></p><p>I also like the 4.5-14x40 Leupold and am going to go with a leupold Vx6 3-18x44 on a current lightweight 338 Rem Ultra Mag Build.</p><p></p><p>Well, that's my experience of using leupold scopes for the last 30 years,</p><p>your mileage may vary.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Good Times, post: 1133870, member: 92802"] For a lightweight rifle and out to 700 yards it's hard to beat a Leupold 3.5-10x40 vari x 3. I have been using one on a lightweight Remington 700 in 300 ackley, shooting a 200 nosler accubond at 3150 fps for a long time. The recoil of this rifle would crush a lesser scope and I have shot the rifle mostly without a brake. I had the Leupold target installed and have a custom engraved turret for my rifle load. Zero is set at 300 yards. Hold dead center shoulder at 0-300 yards and top of the back at 400 yards. After 400 yards click for distance. Both Leupold and Kenton Industries will do a laser engraved turret for you. Just recently sent a couple of the scopes back to have the windplex reticle installed by Leupold. $70 to change the reticle is a deal which will allow me to click for distance and hold for wind. The generous eye relief is a must when shooting at different angles with the big magnum or you will get clocked in the head with the eyepiece of the scope. I have tried many other scopes but my first choice is the leupold for a lightweight scope that you will carry a lot. A 3.5-10x40 is only 13oz and has the very slim profile that will not dig into your back when you carry the rifle for hours on end. I also like the 4.5-14x40 Leupold and am going to go with a leupold Vx6 3-18x44 on a current lightweight 338 Rem Ultra Mag Build. Well, that's my experience of using leupold scopes for the last 30 years, your mileage may vary. [/QUOTE]
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