Scope Suggestion for Remington 742?

[Tennessee Jed]

I inherited a Remington 742 from my father who passed away a couple of years ago. I know this rifle very well, and I'm positive it's never had more than 5 - 10 rounds through it. Dad kept it in immaculate condition. He never even put a scope on it or adjusted the sights.

I'd like to put a scope on it, and spend some time with it on the range. I know a bit about the history of problems with 742's, but this one has so much sentimental value for me, I'll never part with it.

Do you have any suggestions for scope, scope rings and base? I don't want junk, but at the same time I don't want to spend a ton of cash scoping a rifle I don't expect to shoot better than 2 MOA. I'm just looking for a scope with respectable performance, and to let my son enjoy shooting his granddad's rifle on paper at 100 yards.

Thanks for your help.

 

[T.R.]

I've had very good luck with Millet rings and Simmons scopes. MIDWAY offers discount pricing and delivery to your doorstep.

TR

 

[Art Eatman]

I put an old Weaver K4 and Weaver mounts on mine. No problem getting groups that mostly were 1.5 MOA. Plenty good for deer to 300, 350 or thereabouts.

 

[adelbridge]

I wouldnt put anything large on that gun. I am not sure what you intend to do with it but one thing I hate is a bulky heavy scope. 2-7 X 30 makes a nice scope that can reach out 200 yards pretty easy and doesnt add weight and fits in any gun case. My go to hunting scopes are 4-12 and 4-16 X 40. I abhor anything larger than 50mm objectives. I have one gun with a 50mm objective and I am looking to swap it out. I love Vortex and Weaver for entry level scopes. Bushnell makes a good scope as well but for the same money you might be better off with a used scope from Nikon, Leupold off ebay or the classified section of THR.

 

[David Clark]

I find this to be a great scope for the money

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/43...e-4-12x-44mm-side-focus-truplex-reticle-matte

Dave

 

[chas08]

I have one of these coming for a Marlin 336 in .35 rem!
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/99...ifle-scope-25x-20mm-wide-duplex-reticle-matte
I would like one for my Remington 7400 also but the Weaver K-4 that sits on top of it now does a fine job!
As for rings, the last three rifles I've scoped have gotten a set of Talley one-piece rings and bases! I really like them!
http://www.talleymanufacturing.com/cgi-bin/public_controller.cgi?view=products&category_recnum=6

 

[Jackal]

Weaver K4 (older one) and Burris Zee rings.

 

[wyohome]

A period appropriate 4X would be my choice.