New rifle for me.. :-)

soulracer · 05-02-2008, 10:05 AM

Not asking any questions..just wanted to let everyone know. :-)
Buying a Savage 10FP in .308 cal. Should have it soon..will have to wait to shoot though till I can get a decent scope, mounts, etc.
Was looking at that Remington 700 vtr also..I have seen it mentioned a lot lately..but, Savage is coming in at over $150 less and is a great rifle from what I have heard/read.

Well, I guess I do have a couple of questions then..
Question 1- Where is a good place to get a good scope at low cost. Low cost = 200-ish. Want something around 4-6x 40 or 42mm. Thinking about looking at Burris, Bushnell, and Nikon offerings.
Question 2 - how can I hide a rifle from my wife..she does not know I am buying it. ;-)

Aaronb2245 · 05-30-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by soulracer

Not asking any questions..just wanted to let everyone know. :-)
Buying a Savage 10FP in .308 cal. Should have it soon..will have to wait to shoot though till I can get a decent scope, mounts, etc.
Was looking at that Remington 700 vtr also..I have seen it mentioned a lot lately..but, Savage is coming in at over $150 less and is a great rifle from what I have heard/read.

Well, I guess I do have a couple of questions then..
Question 1- Where is a good place to get a good scope at low cost. Low cost = 200-ish. Want something around 4-6x 40 or 42mm. Thinking about looking at Burris, Bushnell, and Nikon offerings.
Question 2 - how can I hide a rifle from my wife..she does not know I am buying it. ;-)

If you haven't already picked your poison yet I have gone through a number of scopes lately testing to see what I like. What I have found is that the Nikon scopes in the close to 200 dollar range are damn good. I picked a 3-9x 40 buckmaster camo finish for like 149 at a store going out of business. I think the normal cost at the time for it was 189.99. Any how I've found it to be a good scope and has done well on my 30-06.

kycowboy · 06-01-2008, 08:56 AM

Sounds like a good setup. I agree with aaron. Try a Nikon 3-9x40 prostaff scope. They retail for like, $230 out where I live, and I love how clear they are.
Cowboy

Ron AKA · 06-01-2008, 09:30 AM

I hear good things about The Optics Zone, but no personal experience. The Bushnell Elite 3200 I think is a good value in that price range.

The Optic Zone - Product Catalog

If you are interested in silver I see they have a good price on the Weaver Grand Slam.

Large Selection of Discounted Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders and More!

Ron

turner · 06-01-2008, 09:32 AM

Congrats on your new rifle! I wouldn't argue that a Nikon would be a very fine choice, but have a look at these others as well. I own all of these scopes and think both the Burris FFII and Elite 3200s are exceptional deals. Best of luck!

Graf & Sons - BUSHNELL 3-9x40mm E-3200 RAINGUARD GLOSS MULTI-X

Graf & Sons - NIKON 3-9x40mm PROSTAFF MATTE PLEX

Graf & Sons - BURRIS 3-9x40m FULLFIELD- II PLEX BLACK

MidwayUSA - Burris Fullfield 2 Rifle Scope 2-7x 35mm 3P#4 Reticle Matte

MidwayUSA - Bushnell Elite 3200 Rifle Scope 2-7x 32mm Multi-X Reticle Matte

MidwayUSA - Nikon Prostaff Shotgun Scope 2-7x 32mm Shotgun Hunter Nikoplex Reticle Matte

MidwayUSA - Leupold VX-I Rifle Scope 2-7x 33mm Duplex Reticle Matte

toolman · 06-01-2008, 10:41 AM

Sightron make a really nice scope as well. I have an SI series and it is very clear and bright with the added bonus of a lifetime warranty and finger-adjustable W&E turrets. I got it for around $100 delivered off of eBay. They also have a model with a ranging reticle.

http://www.sightron.com/

05-02-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
soulracer Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57 Images: 6	New rifle for me.. :-) Not asking any questions..just wanted to let everyone know. :-) Buying a Savage 10FP in .308 cal. Should have it soon..will have to wait to shoot though till I can get a decent scope, mounts, etc. Was looking at that Remington 700 vtr also..I have seen it mentioned a lot lately..but, Savage is coming in at over $150 less and is a great rifle from what I have heard/read. Well, I guess I do have a couple of questions then.. Question 1- Where is a good place to get a good scope at low cost. Low cost = 200-ish. Want something around 4-6x 40 or 42mm. Thinking about looking at Burris, Bushnell, and Nikon offerings. Question 2 - how can I hide a rifle from my wife..she does not know I am buying it. ;-)

06-01-2008, 10:41 AM	#6
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	Sightron make a really nice scope as well. I have an SI series and it is very clear and bright with the added bonus of a lifetime warranty and finger-adjustable W&E turrets. I got it for around $100 delivered off of eBay. They also have a model with a ranging reticle. http://www.sightron.com/ __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun! Last edited by toolman; 06-01-2008 at 10:43 AM.

06-01-2008, 08:56 AM	#3
kycowboy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 37	Sounds like a good setup. I agree with aaron. Try a Nikon 3-9x40 prostaff scope. They retail for like, $230 out where I live, and I love how clear they are. Cowboy

06-01-2008, 09:30 AM	#4
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	I hear good things about The Optics Zone, but no personal experience. The Bushnell Elite 3200 I think is a good value in that price range. The Optic Zone - Product Catalog If you are interested in silver I see they have a good price on the Weaver Grand Slam. Large Selection of Discounted Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders and More! Ron

06-01-2008, 09:32 AM	#5
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623	Congrats on your new rifle! I wouldn't argue that a Nikon would be a very fine choice, but have a look at these others as well. I own all of these scopes and think both the Burris FFII and Elite 3200s are exceptional deals. Best of luck! Graf & Sons - BUSHNELL 3-9x40mm E-3200 RAINGUARD GLOSS MULTI-X Graf & Sons - NIKON 3-9x40mm PROSTAFF MATTE PLEX Graf & Sons - BURRIS 3-9x40m FULLFIELD- II PLEX BLACK MidwayUSA - Burris Fullfield 2 Rifle Scope 2-7x 35mm 3P#4 Reticle Matte MidwayUSA - Bushnell Elite 3200 Rifle Scope 2-7x 32mm Multi-X Reticle Matte MidwayUSA - Nikon Prostaff Shotgun Scope 2-7x 32mm Shotgun Hunter Nikoplex Reticle Matte MidwayUSA - Leupold VX-I Rifle Scope 2-7x 33mm Duplex Reticle Matte