scope recommendation 700sps tac .308

[HMsailor]

any recommendations for a quality scope that will not break the bank?. its for a 700sps tac. cant decide between a 3-7x or 4-12x. illuminated or non-illum. i like the low end leupold but are any other scopes around that range?

[markderp]

I have a Vortex Razor LH 1.5-8x on my 30-06. It's a great scope but not necessarily cheap.

Vortex has some other quality options that are inexpensive (Viper or Diamondback).

[rakkasangrunt187]

For that gun, you’re better off with a higher magnification. I suggest a Vortex Crossfire II you really get your bang for your buck.


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[diving dave]

Like so many of these type of threads, what are you wishing to do with it? hunting? Long range plinking? For an entry level scope the Vortex series arent bad.

[Canonshooter]

WARNING! The Remington 700 SPS can turn into a serious money pit!

I started with the same rifle. Over the course of a few years, the only remining part of the original SPS is the receiver, and even that had a new bolt handle TIG welded and action trued before re-barreling.

To your question - mine still wears the same SWFA 10X42 HD scope I started with. For $800 It's built like a brick outhouse and I very much like the reticle, though it's not illuminated. It's given me no reason to look at anything else.

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[Tx_Aggie]

What sort of shooting are you planning on doing, at at what ranges?

[rjacobs]

make sure the gun shoots well before you spend $1 on glass for it. grab something off another gun and mount it up. Keep track of your dials.

I had a Rem 700 SPS Tac .308 with the 20" threaded barrel and it was a turd... it got sold.