Need scope advice

[ga.southern.eagle]

I have a Rem 700 Sendero and need a scope. I spoke with a very helpful Leupold rep and she has almost convinced me that the VX Freedom 4-12x40 is the way to go. She said it is almost identical to the VX3HD (minus the CDS that I don’t have to have) and will definitely handle my 300 weatherby mag recoil. And has the exact same lifetime warranty as every other Leupold. Advice?

 

[Lionheart]

Maybe need to clarify here…hunting or target shooting?
What distance will you be shooting on average?
Dangerous game?
Etc.
Then perhaps we can make suggestions…

 

[ga.southern.eagle]

Maybe need to clarify here…hunting or target shooting?
What distance will you be shooting on average?
Big or small game ?
Etc.
Then perhaps we can make suggestions…

Hunting, primarily out west. Intend to to take advantage of the caliber but can’t see my old eyes exceeding 300 yards.

 

[Lionheart]

Out west 300 yds is considered close range lol. With the wide open terrain it is difficult to get very close to animals without spooking them. A big factor for me is weight…I’m no spring chicken and when lugging a rifle around all day even ounces make a difference.
That caliber is capable out to 600 yds or more, easy.
FWIW, my choice for western hunting hunting on that rifle would be the VX-5HD 3-18x44.
Get the dial and you can shoot out to 600yds + with just a turn of the dial.
Having said that, if you are only comfortable out to 300 yds then yes, the VX Freedom 4-12x40 will work just fine.
And save you lots of money.
But I can’t leav without a comment on your caliber choice.
That’s a lot of gun (and felt recoil) for a 300 yd and in gun.
Have you considered a 7mag, .300WM or even a smaller caliber like 30/06, .280 Rem, etc?

 

[Lionheart]

But…if you are going grizzly bear and buffalo hunting and you don’t mind recoil then I have a Blazer R-93 barrel and bolt in .416 Rem Mag that will do the trick lol.

 

[ga.southern.eagle]

Out west 300 yds is considered close range lol. With the wide open terrain it is difficult to get very close to animals without spooking them. A big factor for me is weight…I’m no spring chicken and when lugging a rifle around all day even ounces make a difference.
That caliber is capable out to 600 yds or more, easy.
FWIW, my choice for western hunting hunting on that rifle would be the VX-5HD 3-18x44.
Get the dial and you can shoot out to 600yds + with just a turn of the dial.
Having said that, if you are only comfortable out to 300 yds then yes, the VX Freedom 4-12x40 will work just fine.
And save you lots of money.
But I can’t leav without a comment on your caliber choice.
That’s a lot of gun (and felt recoil) for a 300 yd and in gun.
Have you considered a 7mag, .300WM or even a smaller caliber like 30/06, .280 Rem, etc?

I really appreciate your advice and it kinda makes me feel like I was right all along wanting more magnification! The guys on the weatherby blog said don’t go higher than 14x because the eye relief will blind you. I have a vx5 on my 7mm mag and love it. And yes I know it’s a lot of recoil, but I have a Ruger No 1 in .458 win mag that I’ve taken 3 of the big 5 down with so I’m not afraid. Doesn’t mean I enjoy it though lol!

 

[ga.southern.eagle]

But…if you are going grizzly bear and buffalo hunting and you don’t mind recoil then I have a Blazer R-93 barrel and bolt in .416 Rem Mag that will do the trick lol.

Don’t tempt me!

 

[ga.southern.eagle]

But…if you are going grizzly bear and buffalo hunting and you don’t mind recoil then I have a Blazer R-93 barrel and bolt in .416 Rem Mag that will do the trick lol.

Ok I’ll bite….how much?

 

[basstracker89]

Ok I’ll bite….how much?

That didn't take long......

 

[alexs2006]

lol. Never does, does it?

That didn't take long......