200+ yards, long eye relief scope needed

[Avenger]

I'm looking for a scope for some longer range shooting, but since it's going on a Mosin 91/30 with a scout mount, it needs to be long eye relief. I've gotten to the point that the scope is the limiting factor, since I'm shooting very nice consistent 2 to 2.5in groups at around 120 yards. I'd like to try longer range shooting, and a 7x mag doesn't cut it. I'd also like to be able to at least theoretically shoot out to 300+ yards with a stock Mosin and have a reasonable chance of seeing where the bullet hit.
Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[.41Dave]

Unless you are talking about a forward mounted scout scope type arrangement, the Zeiss Conquest has a consistent 4" of eye relief, which is plenty. You will be hard pressed to see bullet holes at 300 yards, no matter how good the scope is.

 

[Avenger]

Yes, it's a scout type. I'm currently using a 2-7x32 NCStar, but I need more power! I've been searching and searching, but I can't find anything. I may just be out of luck....dang.

 

[GunTech]

2-7x is the highest power EER scope i know of. I looked around for one for my wife and she picked the Leatherwood 2-7x scout.

Your only other option is to spend lots and lots of money. US Optics will build their scopes with a EER as a custom option for an extra $250. A basic SN-3 3.2-17x scope is a mere $1850. You can save a little by getting the 1.8-10 version for only $1450.

 

[rcmodel]

Have you considered a good spotting scope?
Thats what most folks use to try to see bullet holes on targets at 300 yards.

If you are talking about just seeing where the bullet strikes the ground, forget it. Any scope with more power will have a limited field of view.
As such, the scope will kick off the point of aim from recoil before the bullet gets there.
You won't be able to see the bullet strike through it no matter how powerful it is.


rcmodel

 

[Avenger]

Sorry, I guess I worded that poorly. I'm using a spotting scope to see the target to identify shot placement, but the 7x setting on the scope doesn't give me a very good view of the target at 300 yards. I can see the target, but not well enough to really aim at any particular point, let alone be able to judge what corrections I need to make.

I'm going to borrow a friend's 12x tonight and see just how badly having the scope that far forward chops up the field of view.

 

[strambo]

The problem is probably the poor optics in the NC star, not the magnification. 7 power should be plenty at 300 yds. Leupold and Burris make scout scopes that will be more rugged and have way better glass.

 

[.41Dave]

The idea of a scout scope entails low magnification, fast target acquisition and the ability to shoot with both eyes open. If you want high magnification, you would be better off with a traditional scope and mount, IMHO.