New Remington 700 SPS Tactical .223

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Hi, folks - I've ordered a Remington 700 SPS Tactical in .223, and while waiting for it to ship...I need to figure out an optics solution for it.

I'm looking at a Burris mount (2 piece steel, Weaver/Picatinny style), and Burris Zee Solid Steel rings. Any objections to that?

Preferring to keep things under $200 for rings, mount, and scope. I have a Simmons on a 10/22 that's 3-9x40 and it's crystal clear, and I've been pretty good with it. I like that their adjustments don't require a coin or anything.

I'm going to be shooting in the 100yd to 200yd range, so nothing too far. Although I like the 3-9x40 Simmons, I felt like I actually wanted to get closer in than that. What would I be looking for, then?

In an ideal situation, I'd throw a bunch of money at the optics. However, I have another money priority coming up mid-year.

Can you folks help me get it scoped up on the cheap? Any really great bargains/performance out of some cheaper scopes?

Thanks!
 
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Budgets can be tough. Used could be a good thing.

I'd look to getting a Picatinny rail. EGW rail and Burris Xtreme rings are about the best deal "for the money". In the short run there goes almost half your budget. In the long run you have rings that will work in the future.

You could get a Pic rail for the 10/22 and and swap the 1 scope to whatever rifle you want to use it on. Problem is ring height would possibly be a compromise on 1. You would have to rezero as well. Or go back to irons on the 10/22, that way you only need mounts & rings on the 700.

Sightron & Mueller are good value scopes as well.
 
Thanks for the info!

The EGW rail and Burris Xtreme rings were definitely something I thought about - but yeah, almost half the budget gone then. Still, like you said I could move up in scopes later when money allows, and have a good foundation.

Is the EGW rail (the picatinny) aluminum, or steel? A comment I read mentioned aluminum.

I never thought of swapping out the scope on the 10/22 to the 700. However, I think I'll still want a scope on the 10/22 and not have to rezero a lot...so I guess I could always buy something cheaper for the 10/22. But that IS something budget-minded to consider! I'm going to have to ponder that.

I'm going to look at some Redfield's and Sightron & Mueller. Thanks!
 
Liking the looks of the Redfield Revolution 3-9x40:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/redfield-revolution-3-9x40mm-riflescope-matte-finish-4-plex-accu-range-reticle.html

I think this one is a contender!

Not sure if I'd get the 4 plex or the accu-range. I think since my fiancee's uncle has his range set up at 100yd and 200yd, the accu-range might come in handy without rezeroing again between ranges. Is that the main purpose of the accu-range? So you can keep zeroed, and just adjust using the dots in the scope?
 
I'd save the $10 on that reticle. Drop is drop. If it is consistent then you know what it will be. If it not consistent you have an ammo or other problem. I would rather have a mil-dot reticle, you could do more with it.
 
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I'd save the $10 on that reticle. Drop is drop. If it is consistent then you know what it will be. If it not consistent you have an ammo or other problem. I would rather have a mil-dot reticle, you could do more with it.
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What can you do with the mil dots? The Tasco posted by WNTFW looks attractive.
 
Post from above"

"Preferring to keep things under $200 for rings, mount, and scope."

In other words, you are not planning on hitting anything anyway. So why bother with a scope at all? Spend the $200. on ammo and shoot the irons.
 
Offfhand said:
Post from above"

"Preferring to keep things under $200 for rings, mount, and scope."

In other words, you are not planning on hitting anything anyway. So why bother with a scope at all? Spend the $200. on ammo and shoot the irons.
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That's a fine opinion, but there are scope options within my stated budget. Please keep things high road. Thanks!
 
I'm seeing the following as options, but is this the same Tasco scope? Is it really $20 cheaper on Amazon.com, or am I missing something?

http://www.opticsplanet.net/tasco-6-24x42-targetvarmint.html

http://www.amazon.com/Tasco-Target-Varmint-6-24x42mm-Reticle/dp/B000GEY6L4

Amazon also has a version very close to the Optics Planet price, that also has a red illuminated reticle.

http://www.amazon.com/Tasco-Varmint-6-24x42-Riflescope-Illuminated/dp/B000UHV606/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1

However, I'm of the opinion to keep things simple, so would the red illuminated reticle potentially introduce more chance of something going wrong, does it use batteries, etc?

Thanks for everyone's help!
 
Sarduy gets the credit for the Tasco find.

Mildot reticles can be used to determine the range of a target. They also provide you reference points to hold up/down or left/right.

This is about the best example:
http://www.shooterready.com/

You can just turn the IR off. It can be too bright anyway. It is kind of a gimic. I have 1 scope with IR and the battery is removed from it. Also if you hunt it may be a cloudy issue as to legality. I don't shoot at night.

If you don't know a lot about scopes going cheap until you know what you like & don't like is not a bad thing. I have a scope my brother gave me because he was always knocking the turrets a few clicks in the field. I finally figured how I was knocking the turrets a while back. The turrets move too easy.

On your budget treat the scope as a learning experience. I don't have a lot of money to spend on them either.

I did shoot a Night Force - It was nice.
 
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for now it doesn't really matter what cope you going to get, but put something on it see if its shooter or not, but before choosing optics make sure your riffle can shoot... If you need scope stay with Leupold, Nikon, Bushnell 3200 or 4200, then Vortex, Millet an Mueller are good for it...If it can't hold 1/2 MOA try aluminum bedded stocks, but you have to glass bed them to perfection as well. And make sure you are using right bullets, to test you rifle use black hills ammo 60 - 77 grain bullets since you got 1:9 twist and good fortune :rolleyes:
 
Just remember REmington 700 SPS is not free floated so you must get this barrel to float frely, get HS, B&C or Choate aluminum block stock, replace trigger to Jewell or Timney
 
Just before you spend fortune on the scope spend some money on the stock, remington puts wacky stocks on their SPS line they are very hard to glass or pillar bed I bought my sps 26" varmint in 1:12 twist well I got it to shoot 0.2" at 100 yards with "shi.." scope it came with but I glass bedded this sucker
 
That's a hell of a deal on the Bushnell, about 20 bucks cheaper than what I found mine for.
 
Okay - I've thought about it, and I think I'm going to give the Redfield a shot. With Leupold making them, being made in the USA, and a lifetime warranty, I think I'm going to have to see them for myself. I think the standard 4 plex is what I'm going for.

I'm looking at the 3-9x40, but seriously considering the 4-12x40 and spending a little more.

EGW base and Burris Xtreme rings will be holding it.

Thoughts? Objections?

My only reason for turning down the Bushnell Tactical above is that it's a fixed magnification...or am I wrong about that?
 
Ok, I don't think anyone has asked yet... what are you going to be doing with the 700?

If you are hunting with it go with the Redfield. If you are punching paper go with the 10x40 Bushnell. Its an underrated value to say the least and practically bulletproof in the reliability dept. (its 50 cal capable if that tells you anything)

I really don't think you can go wrong with either. I have a Bushnell Trophy 3x9 on my Marlin XS-7 7mm-08 and it has been flawless. Its very clear with repeatable adjustments and I only paid $90 for it.

Personally, I would think that since you are buying a heavy barreled tactical rifle the 10x40 would be the best choice for you.
 
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