Picking My .300 WM Scope

[hzy1369]

Nightforce SHV 4-14x50 F1 is on my 700 in 300WM Great glass well over 100 rounds

 

[Hoss50]

Burris Veracity, Burris XTR, Meopta, Nightforce SHV, others mentioned above, and don't sleep on some of Bushnells higher end stuff.

I personally like the Burris Veracity 3x15x50 I have better than my Vortex Viper 6x24x50 HSLR.

 

[fmetz]

Great advice!

fmetz

 

[BEEMAN]

No problems with my NF SHV on my 300 win. Sightron S3 and PST Gen 2 are others I'd look at. Zeiss V4 Demo from Redhawks rifles may fit the requirements as well.

 

[FEENIX]

Hey there,

Long time shooter, but just getting my first bolt gun for hunting season (and some 500+ yard shooting for fun)
Picked up a Bergara B-14 HMR in .300 WM

My question revolves around my scope choice. I understand there are a plethora of great scopes to be had in the $700-1,000 range, particularly from Vortex such as the Razor, Strike Eagle, or Viper PST Gen 2. All around 5-24x50.

My biggest concern when reading/watching reviews, however, is that most of them have 200-400 rounds fired out of a 6.5 Creedmoore or a .308, and not a cannon like the .300 WM. These copes withstanding the recoil is my concern.

My question is this: Are there any scopes in the sub $1k price point that have a history of doing better on high recoil-impulse rifles than others?
Just in my short time researching, I'm finding that these scopes are ALL subject to bad batches, and that the whole "Made in Phillipines" vs. "Made in China" doesn't actually translate to better or worse QC. Doesn't help the Strike Eagle is so new either from a history comparison perspective either.

Thoughts/opinions (other than the "gitchu a $2,400 NF") are appreciated!

For your consideration, I got this earlier this week and ended up ordering a second one from Midway for <$300, esp. for a lifetime warranty, illuminated with a lifetime supply of batteries, and 100 MOA.

 

[Old Rooster]

Just ordered one FEENIX.
I have looked through one some years ago and found it was super clear with no aberration.
It should be here next week.
Thanks for the heads up buddy.

 

[FEENIX]

Just ordered one FEENIX.
I have looked through one some years ago and found it was super clear with no aberration.
It should be here next week.
Thanks for the heads up buddy.

Aye Sir! For the price, I could not resist.

 

[DWier]

Had a couple Burris back in early 2000. They were ok but not great. Might have to look at them again.

 

[Old Rooster]

I have bought several scopes from Doug at Cameraland and am very pleased.
If there is a better deal on scopes he will tell you.If you have questions he is THE guy to talk to.
Give the scope guru a call and he can give you more ideas.
Old Rooster

 

[Blood money]

I would check out Arken optics.

 

[morgaj1]

For your consideration, I got this earlier this week and ended up ordering a second one from Midway for <$300, esp. for a lifetime warranty, illuminated with a lifetime supply of batteries, and 100 MOA.

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That looks like a really good deal. Does it have a zero stop?

 

[FEENIX]

That looks like a really good deal. Does it have a zero stop?

They call it zero-reset ...

 

[Old Rooster]

Just got my Crimson Trace scope in FEENEX,about 10 minutes ago.
Crystal clear, knobs are tight.Within minutes it became easier to dial up the illuminated dial.
I like the scope.
Old Rooster

 

[Jon Bischof]

Feenix & Old Rooster, Comparing your Crimson Trace to other scopes for clarity, how would it compare to the old Leupold Vari-X 3, Bushnell Elite, or one of the other scopes you have. I know it is not an expensive scope, but I just wonder if it might be as good or better than Riton or the new Burris Signature. How does it rank for resolution/clarity?