Where Do Diminishing Returns Kick in on a Scope?

[glide]

I'm looking to pick up a high power scope for my .338 Lapua. I'm not the greatest shot in the world to begin with, so I don't think I will benefit from a top-of-the-line Nightforce. But I also don't want a cheap Chinese knockoff.

Any recommendations for an average scope for an average shooter? Thanks.

 

[bpm990d]

Weaver T series are nice for the money. They are about $400.

B

 

[PaulD]

It seems to me that if you're going to shell out for a .338 Lapua rifle, let alone the ammo, that a really good scope ought to be part of the whole.

There are ways to save money on a scope and still get an excellent one. Hunt for a used one or check out http://www.samplelist.com. Leupold is probably a safe bet if you don't want to shell out for one of the really high end scopes.

 

[vellnueve]

Bushnell Elite 4200 seems about right. Not too expensive, but a quality product. They have about a dozen models.

 

[MassMark]

I like the Bushnell Elite scopes as well - they seem really robust for the money. Also, Leupold offers so many models now, that getting into quality glass at a good price is absolutely possible. Leupold is running into the VX-4 models now, but wisely chose to keep many, (if not all) of their models in the VX-1 - VX-3 line. These were their top of the line and the pricing on these models makes them hard to beat. As others have said - why invest in a .338 Lapua and not invest in a good scope for it?

 

[glide]

Not trying to cheap out, but a $1400 Nightforce doesn't look like it will do anything for me that a $400 Bushnell will not.

I think the Bushnell 4200 series is the way to go after reading some glowing reviews. Thanks for the input everyone.

 

[bfm]

Leupold is probably a safe bet .

Big +1.

 

[wahsben]

Bushnell elite, Nikon, Leupold, Weaver Grand Slam series are worth looking at and as PaulD suggested check out samplelist. Also you might want to read the forums on SWFA.

 

[Yazz]

I just purchased a Leupold VX-II at Optics Planet for my 308 G3 build. Less than three hundred. I bought a Burris mount for it but am not happy with it. It is too high. I just ordered a weaver mount. I should have it this week and let you know. Oh and its a 2-7x 33mm.

 

[PaulD]

Trijicon Accupoint is another good bet.

 

[atilla]

i have a millett DMS-1 on my .308, they can be found for under $300 and i think it's a solid scope for the price.

edit: sorry, i'm stupid... i meant a TRS-1... http://www.snipercentral.com/milletttrs.htm

 

[JohnFH]

Avoid Leopould like the plauge, I spent the last 6 months getting them to repair a brand new, didn't work out the box scope, that after 3 tries they finally admitted needed to be replaced. Customer service reps were rude, every rep had a different story, and wouldn't return calls when they said they would.

I couldn't belive there was any worse customer service then SIG, Leopould is.

 

[FalArAk]

What distance are you going to be shooting the .338 ?

 

[glide]

What distance are you going to be shooting the .338 ?

Hopefully 600 yards if I ever get my membership approved at Reading. If not; 300 for target, then whatever else I can find out in the open.