Hunting Scope for 338 RUM

[gigarange]

I have a custom 338 RUM hunting rifle that I am looking to put a scope on. What would you recommend that would be able to withstand the recoil and also get the most out of this cartridge/rifle setup? Thanks

 

[WeiserBucks]

Nightforce of your choice.

 

[memtb]

I have a custom 338 RUM hunting rifle that I am looking to put a scope on. What would you recommend that would be able to withstand the recoil and also get the most out of this cartridge/rifle setup? Thanks

Are ya trying to keep the weight down to a reasonable carry weight?

If so, while great scopes, Nightforce's are generally fairly heavy. If you're tot'n it……every ounce adds up! memtb

 

[Hela52]

Vortex PST 6-24X50. Discontinued but available from individuals. The Gen l's have 4" of eye relief which helps if you're shooting without a brake. As I recall weight is "only" 23 ounces.

 

[huntinfool18]

Nx8 4-32

 

[HARPERC]

I've had mine configured a few ways depending on use. A couple of Nightforces, a couple of Leupold Mark 4's.

 

[Sealesniper]

NightForce NXS 8-32x56 with MilDot. If you have interest, I have one with rings I can part with. Came of my LPR 300 WM. Great glass and plenty of magnification. I don't thing the Mildot reticle can be beat, but scope is MOA not MIL.

 

[Huntnpack]

I have a custom 338 RUM hunting rifle that I am looking to put a scope on. What would you recommend that would be able to withstand the recoil and also get the most out of this cartridge/rifle setup? Thanks

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[Rum Man]

I just put a Arken on my Brothers 338 Rum . Holy smokes its Sweet so far at $330.00
Epl- 4... 6 x 24 68 moa of adj. In elevation , zero stop, very strong clicks when turning . Lots of good features and the price is hard to argue about .
Excited to see this get pushed out there !

Rum Man

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Custom rifle needs good glass. There are lots out there. If you are clumsy (like I am) or are riding around where it can get banged up. NF, NF, NF.

If walking to a blind from the truck, you could go with something less durable. But a RUM will produce recoil worthy of a stout scope...Just because the scope is heavy, doesn't mean it is stout. I would caution you away from ones that offer lifetime/unlimited warranties...because at some point, you will need it.

Did I say NF, NF, NF???

With that said, I have a decent Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20x 50 sitting here. Have had it on a 300 RUM and 338 Lapua. Did fine for my work. Everything's for sale.

 

[cohunt]

Budget?
The 2.5-25 March scopes tick a lot of boxes of you aren't afraid of the price

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

Steiner Predator 4 is a nice hunting scope. And fairly light.

 

[Salmonhead]

It depends entirely on intended use. I have a 2x12 VX6 on mine. I often use it in close quarters so I want the low low end. 12 on the top is a bit light for my eyeballs now days, but its gotten me out to 650 on antelope.
If I were to put another scope for more distance, I would look at a higher mag VX6, nightforce, Schmidt and Bender, March etc. I really like the idea of the 2.5-25 but I would need to spend some time with it before committing the money.