Hunting Scope for 338 RUM

[Nimrodmar10]

The Vortex Razor HD Gen 3 is a solid piece of kit. I've got one on a 338 Lapua Magnum. Just make sure you use a good set of rings to hold your scope in place. Go with 6 screw ring caps.

 

[gigarange]

Thanks for all the replies! This will be for long range as I have shorter distances covered. Being a custom rifle, I would like to top it with quality glass.

 

[memtb]

gigarange, I just noticed that you're new……Welcome from North Central Wyoming! memtb

 

[Teri Anne]

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

I have a Vortex Strike Eagle 5 - 25 x 56 on my Remington 700 338 Win Mag. I also use Vortex Pro rings and have had no problems with the combination. Should work well with your 338 RUM.

 

[memtb]

I have a Vortex Strike Eagle 5 - 25 x 56 on my Remington 700 338 Win Mag. I also use Vortex Pro rings and have had no problems with the combination. Should work well with your 338 RUM.

I tend to agree with Teri Anne. If your ..338 RUM is as heavy as I suspect it is…..recoil shouldn't be that bad.

A relatively lightweight .338 WM jumps a bit also. My used a Leupold vari x III for years before going to a Leupold 3.5-10 CDS…..neither have shown any issues!

I don't think that you have to go to extremes with the scope…..unless you shoot it a tremendous amount, handle it very roughly, money is no object, or carry weight is of no consequence! A less expensive, quality, relatively lightweight scope should serve you well! memtb

 

[belldar]

Mine wears a NF NXS 5.5-22x50 NPR1. If I'm going to use my rifles they wear Nightforce optics of any flavor. I can't recommend them strongly enough and still stake my life and reputation on them

 

[Bux240]

I have a 0338 edge and I shoot a Nightforce on it with no problems or concerns about recoil. They are "pricey" but well worth the money IMO.