[okla_bowhunter]

just got a new remington 30-06 !! It has so much more kick than my .243 the first time i shot it the gun recoiled and the scope hit my forehead lol, woke me up real quick. i would like to upgrade the scope though, any suggestions or reviews for this gun or a particular scope? (i usually bow hunt so i dont know which is which when it comes to rifles)

 

[tbighunter]

You will get alot of advice on this site,but we really need some more info on the gun and scope.

 

[spiker]

have somebody knowledgeable check your scope mounting to make sure you have enough eye relief.30/06 certainly kicks more than a 243 but it shouldnt be hitting off your forehead.

 

[WisconsinDeer]

These are good scopes at a decent price, they're made by Leupold which is a very good brand.

Redfield Revolution Rifle Scope 3-9x 40mm 4-Plex Reticle Matte - MidwayUSA

 

[Hunting Man]

3X9X40 is a good scope for deer hunting. Most scope face hits are short eye relief and shooting from a prone position. Most scopes with a 3" eye relief should keep things from face contact. This is simply the distance from the eye to the scope that allows the full diameter sight picture to be clear. If your scope is correctly set up for you then every time you shoulder the rifle the scope sight picture will be clear. Everyone's rifle/scope mounting should be set for them and then re-sight the gun at the range. As for scope brands, Leupold is a great make, the older Redfields hold up to anything, don't know about the new ones, Burris, Nikon, lots out there to look at.

 

[okla_bowhunter]

the gun is a remington model 700 bolt action 30-06. the scope appears to be generic but does say 3-9 X 40 on it. at the gun range it was OKAY zoom at 100 yards. but just not quite happy with it. hope that helps. and thanks for the link WisconsinDeer, hope yall beat them Buckeyes this weekend

 

[Hunting Man]

OSU Buckeyes #1 right now not the other OSU as in sooners! I hope after next Sat night they remain there!

 

[okla_bowhunter]

haha no offense to ohio, my sooners just need some help to slide up definately not playing as good as our record

 

[rdrader2002]

"OSU Buckeyes #1 right now not the other OSU as in sooners! I hope after next Sat night they remain there!"

Did you think that "someone" could post something like this and NO ONE comment back???

Just for giggles and grins, the Sooners are from OU. The "other" team in the state is the OSU Cowboys. Had to set the record straight!

 

[Hunting Man]

you're right, it's hard for me to keep track of all those small schools. :lol:

 

[Karl.Luhr]

Notes on replacement scopes

I don't know your finances, but if you can afford it I would recommend that you plan on spending atleast 150.xx for your new scope. I agree that the new Redfield line of scopes are alot of scope for the money. I also think that you get alot of scope when you buy from Nikon. I personally have several Leopolds which I like but they are going to cost over 350.xx for the vari-x 3s. I also recently bought a Nikon African series that I like as much as my Leopolds but it's price was around 250.xx. For the extra 75-100 dollars over the cheap scopes you will get better lenses and better coatings on the lenses. This is not always obvious in the store but you will see it out in the woods. Another area where quality matters is in the scope adjustments. Better scopes do what you ask of them, two clicks in a direction actually will move your group in the direction selected and the amount selected. Another thing to think about is the scopes around 150.xx should not have a moving zero when you change the scope from say 3 to 9 power.

Karl

 

[okla_bowhunter]

thanks karl, yeah my budget is a little tight with my new baby boy (named hunter) of course. really appreciate all the help yall, thanks

 

[WisconsinDeer]

If you're on a bit of a tight budget these Bushnell Trophy scopes are good. I've got the regular Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40 and I like it. I had it mounted on my .243 but I'm giving it to my dad to put on his 30-06. I paid $100 for it and its a good deal for a good scope.

Bushnell Trophy XLT Rifle Scope 3-9x 40mm Multi-X Reticle Matte - MidwayUSA

 

[Karl.Luhr]

A new future hunter named Hunter...

Congradulations on the future hunter. I would recommend you try to buy the expensive toys now. In 18 years you get the pleasure of paying for college. I am in that mode for the first time this year. It isn't any fun...

Karl

 

[Hunting Man]

e-bay has over 400 pages of scopes new and used, be patient and you'll find a good buy.