Scope that won't break on 300 win mag

[JMW67]

I have a Savage in 300 win mag that absolutely eats scopes. I've blew up 4 scopes . 2 Bushnell and 2 Vortex . They have all be warranted . I usually miss something before I know the scope is junk. I have a DNZ Game Reaper mount . I'm not looking to break the bank here . $500 -$600 is my budget . Any ideas ??? Thanks.

Just curious was this a thread about optics for a 300 win. or the merits of berger bullets vs hammer bullets

 

[CoachChris]

Another vote for the SWFA!

Another vote for SWFA SS

 

[Xescane]

Huh? I've had a viper ($800)on my 300 mag 10r for over 500 shots and no problems at all. My 300 mag r700 has thrice that with a diamondback ($200)on it. No problems.

 

[JeffRaines]

Just curious was this a thread about optics for a 300 win. or the merits of berger bullets vs hammer bullets

HEY DONT TALK BAD ABOUT THE BULLETS I USE!!!

I know, little bit of a thread derailment there

 

[Huntz]

I have Zeiss Conquests on my 300 Win mag,338 Win mag and my smokeless muzzleloader and never had one puke on me.

 

[LoganDon]

I have a Savage in 300 win mag that absolutely eats scopes. I've blew up 4 scopes . 2 Bushnell and 2 Vortex . They have all be warranted . I usually miss something before I know the scope is junk. I have a DNZ Game Reaper mount . I'm not looking to break the bank here . $500 -$600 is my budget . Any ideas ??? Thanks.

Quit screwing around and get a good Leupold. I have the 4.5x14 on 3 30cal magnums and these scopes do not fail.

 

[Bob Wright]

Install brake, lap your rings, put old scope back on and see if that works.

 

[Gone Ballistic]

First thing, quit using the lead sled! Not only does it transfer extreme inertia to your scope it also slams your bedding and stock. I have seen both stocks and bedding destroyed by inertia absorption. Lower priced scopes are lower priced for a reason. They aren't built to absorb high energy like Nightforce and similar other scopes are. Super high energy absorbing scopes are made with high carbon steel tubes rather than aluminum for a reason, to lock their internal components from getting loose. I think you will be money ahead to park your lead sled and save for a higher end scope. Nightforce is my choice of scopes.

 

[vortech347]

Stop shooting off the sled. There are plenty of $500 scopes that will last on a 300wm.

Case in point my ABolt 300wsm is light. It has a Swaro Z3 on it. Great scope with Talley rings torqued properly. Shooting off a sled the scope moved forward a full inch over about 40 rounds. Luckily it did not hurt the scope.

I sucked it up and stopped shooting off the sled for liad development. It kicks for sure but I don't worry about breaking things.

 

[mpayne]

3.5x10 Loopy

 

[thwatson2]

At that price range, I'd go with a slightly used or demo scope of good quality. I did Notice a leupold 3i 3.5-10x56 in classifieds on this forum. Maybe little north of your price point, but would easily handle a 300 mag of any kind. I don't have Leupold scopes, but everyone i hunt with seems to use them with lack of issues.

 

[Bubba Q]

SWFA ,SS 3x15-42, .50 cal rated. I've had it on my SCAR 17 for testing and have it mounted on my 6.5 x 284 Norma with no problems whatsoever. Right in your budget and if they're good enough for the Navy SEALS they are good enough for me !!

 

[MontanaJack]

Been shooting a 300 Win Mag for over 30 years. Never lost a scopeGet the Wheeler Engineering scope ring lapping set. Check for misalighnment. Most mounts are misalighned unless they're high quality, line bored, one piece base & ring assemblies like Near Manufacturing. I'm currently using a Huskamaw scope. Previously used Redfield & Leupold scopes. If the two points of the Wheeler tool don't align, you could be bending the scope tubes. Good luck!

 

[caveman4867]

I also use a vx III on my 7mm weatherby mag.Over 700 hundred rounds still dead on.