.257 Weatherby Backcountry scope recommendations

[d_wit22]

So just picked up a new Mark V backcountry in .257 WBY. Mostly a deer gun possibly some day an elk gun. All that said I want some opinions on what scope I should put on top. Not a fan of all the complex scopes with the crazy dials and knobs. Just an above average 500-600 yard max scope for the deer/elk woods. What are some good affordable options? Trying to stay under $1000

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Steiner GS3 2-10x42 - 4A #5009 on sale for $599.99

New 5x Zoom Range provides sharp resolution at long distances for more accurate shooting for wide open areas.
CAT™ Color Adjusted Transmission amplifies contrast in the peak human vision sensitivity range, to spot game in any environment.
Steiner Plex S1 Reticle help determine holdover for distance and cascading dots/lines compensate for wind.
Steiner 4A Reticle provides a simple, uncluttered aiming tool
Short Mounting Length of just 5.4 inches for mounting on short actions, muzzleloaders or lightweight mountain rifles.
Rugged 30mm Tube milled from solid aluminum stock so there are no welds or seams, for greater strength and durability.
Waterproof/Fogproof durable construction you can trust to stand up to any cold or wet condition.

 

[megastink]

If I'm buying a scope that I'm not going to dial, I always look at Burris first. They are such a fantastic value. Definately get a BDC reticle of some kind, and maybe illumination. Their Fullfield IV 2.5-10x42 with illuminated e3 reticle comes to mind. Or maybe the same scope in a 3-12x56 with illuminated C4 reticle if you need to prioritize brightness.

 

[Andrew Massi]

Vx5hd 3-15x44 with the bc reticle
110 accubonds and imr 7828ssc.
Zero your cross hair at 300 and your golden
If you prefer a 100 yard zero that works as well out to 570

 

[d_wit22]

Thanks for the replies! I don't mind a simple dial for yardage. Just nothing crazy

 

[Makaira]

I am running a Zeiss hd 3x15 with a Kenton turret on my 257 bee.Very simple and worked well to 650 yards.I change from 100 grain barnes to the hammers recently and changed the turret-so far all 3 of those scopes have been flawless.
I second the 7828ssc!
Would also check out the Swaro line

 

[Sid Post]

Steiner GS3 2-10x42 - 4A #5009 on sale for $599.99

That looks like a really nice option!

 

[257Tony]

Razor HD LHT 3-15x42. Be patient and shop around, they can be had for $800 ish. There isn't a better lightweight dialing scope anywhere near that price range.

 

[Mixxstir]

I agree the vortex razor HD LHT HSR-5i reticle, illuminated. 3-15 x 42mm, $1000 range. Vortex has the Best warranty on the market, hands down.

 

[Rich Coyle]

@d_wit22,

There is a guy, Bugger is his handle, on www.24hoourcampfire.com with a Bushnell 6500 Elite 4 1/2-30X50 like new in the box for $899. It has 30mm tube with mildots. It weighs 22 ounces. I have three and am delighted with them. I heartily recommend it. If you want I will post some comparisons with other optics; both on a military optics chart 127 yards distance and low light on antlers 131 yards distance.

I have over a hundred pages of optics comparisons and I can guarantee this scope will blow the others in this thread away.

 

[Reelamin]

Leupold VX3 or Burris Fullfield IV with the reticle you want. If you want to spend it all Leupold VX5, Burris Veracity. Bushnell Elite is some very high quality glass...equal and even better to some to the VX5 and Veracity for sure.

 

[Philward]

Definitely something slim and light, nothing over 40mm obj. 3.5x-10x vx3i , or a straight 6x

 

[Andrew Massi]

I agree the vortex razor HD LHT HSR-5i reticle, illuminated. 3-15 x 42mm, $1000 range. Vortex has the Best warranty on the market, hands down.

Incorrect vortex has the same warranty as a dozen other manufacturers. Vortex has the most used warranty on the market, hands down.

 

[d_wit22]

Yea I think most optic companies have lifetime warranties that transfer with the scope