I just got back from deer hunting and got a doe but found out that my scope that my dad gave me for my Remington 788 in 308 caliper doesn't work very well in low light or when your shooting in the shade, so I am looking for a new scope in 4-12 power that will hold to the conditions that one will deal with while in the field and work well in low and high light. The scope that I have now is a bushnell dusk & dawn 3-9 power x 40mm. The scope I was looking at is a BSA cats eye 4-12 power x 40mm. I don't want to spend more then 200 for the scope. Any ideas??
Best scope for model 788 in 308 caliber
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In that price range I would suggest the Nikon. I think you can get a Buckmaster for around $200. If not the Prostaff at $150 is a better scope than the BSA in my opinion. Both of these are 3-9's. I would rather have a better quality scope and give up some magnification, but that is just me.
Runningman
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Think you are going to make your low light situation worse the direction you are going. Scope brightness is primarily determined exit pupil diameter. This is a mechanical function of the..... front lens diameter and Magnification.
Lens quality & coatings also play a role in low light conditions but at great $$$ cost. A higher magnification 40 mm $200 scope isn't going to be a step up for your low light situation.
Lens quality & coatings also play a role in low light conditions but at great $$$ cost. A higher magnification 40 mm $200 scope isn't going to be a step up for your low light situation.
wyohome
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I have a Vari-X II 3x9 on mine, I like it.
250 yard shot
250 yard shot
gbran
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Without spending big bucks, you might consider a 3-9x50 instead of the 3-9x40. You get more light gathering, but you might also need to get high rings to mount it.
As stated by others, more dollars will make more difference.
As stated by others, more dollars will make more difference.
rangerruck
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Without having used one, YET, I sometimes get some word on a few scope thingies. You may wanna look at the nikon or pentax, or burris, all scopes under 200 bucks and very good. But I just saw some word and testing on the newer Weaver 40-44 series. High light transfer, shot around the square at 100 yds, using the 1/4 inch clicks, and they were all 1/4 inch right on the money. this was done shooting several boxes of 30.06 ammo, never lost zero. Then tested for recoil, shoot 2 or 3 boxes of 45/70 ammo using 325 grain handloaded heaters. Stood recoil perfectly. All for under 200 bucks, for a nice matte black 3x9. or 4x12, and with either a 40mm or 44mm objective; I would get the 4x12, with the ballistic plex reticle, for your cal of rifle, and with the adjustable objective, and 44mm. Also a field and stream best choice winner for 2009.
http://www.weaveroptics.com/optics/riflescopes/40-44.aspx
and remember, their superslam series and grand slam series, uses Japanese glass, with at least 94% light transmission,
not bad!!!!
http://www.weaveroptics.com/optics/riflescopes/40-44.aspx
and remember, their superslam series and grand slam series, uses Japanese glass, with at least 94% light transmission,
not bad!!!!
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rangerruck
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I am surprised the dusk/dawn scope is not gathering enough light, but it is a 40mm front, though.
Also remember this; " if it says BSA, then run away!"
I have a 788, with a Tasco varmint series 42mm, and it is okay, but could be better for light gathering as well, sittin atop a 243.
Also remember this; " if it says BSA, then run away!"
I have a 788, with a Tasco varmint series 42mm, and it is okay, but could be better for light gathering as well, sittin atop a 243.
hardluk1
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I have a 788 in 308 and it has had a simmons atec 2.5 to 10 on in from when they first made them. New ones have better glass and are owned buy bushnel that owns redfield and weaver. All may be useing meade glass now too. Still the best remington i have had. use the same scope but higher power on a custom 7mm too, it's also a old scope.
im looking at the nikon buckmaster in 4-14 power x 40mm or the weaver super slam in 3-15 power x 50mm or 42mm they both are a little more the 200 but i don't need to rush since i got till next year before i really need it but the sooner the better.
Gordon
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3-9 Varix 2 vote again! Avoid mount systems with opposing screws on the rear ring- after 30 years with them I wized up!
if you absolutely need to stay under $200, i suggest going w/ a fixed-power 3, 4, or maybe even a 6x scope.
next gun show, stop out and look for an old leupold m-8 3x or 4x and all your problems will be solved. you can typically expect to pay about $125 - $175 for a 3x or 4x m-8.
next gun show, stop out and look for an old leupold m-8 3x or 4x and all your problems will be solved. you can typically expect to pay about $125 - $175 for a 3x or 4x m-8.
Gordon
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Game Reaper Dead Nutz scope mount system.
Gordon
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I don't have them on my .44 magnum 788, but do on my other hunting guns. Go Weaver then, the opposing rear screw systems suck.
i got this scope mount rail
http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_128&products_id=257
with these rings
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=678586
my gun had a hacked up 2 peice red field mount with standard rings on it when i got it and i found out that the scope liked to move a little bit every 100 rounds or so
http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_128&products_id=257
with these rings
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=678586
my gun had a hacked up 2 peice red field mount with standard rings on it when i got it and i found out that the scope liked to move a little bit every 100 rounds or so
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