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Can you help me decide what scope would be best for my Rem. model 700 heavy barrel 22-250.

Don't want to spend too much but don't want to waste money on crap.

This would be for shooting from a range type situation, for FUN ;):D

I wear glasses and think that has to be considered, but not sure.

I have found two Tasco models that I kinda like and am not sure which would be better, or if either would be any good at all, as they are inexpensive relative to many others. Do you think they would hold up under the recoil?

Also wondering are there any special considerations for the mount.

I have had my rifle since 1967 (new then) and only fired it 5x. Have been out of the sport and want to casually get back in, to some degree.

I have found the following two, but am open to your suggestions.

Tasco 6-24x42

Tasco 6-24x44

The eye relief on both is 3", is that OK for glasses?

They have different reticles, which would be preffered?

Thanks in advance,

JIM
 
Eye relief should not be an issue for a 22-250.

I have had little luck with Tasco, for range or field work. The Nikon 4.5-14x40 Buckmaster is a pretty nice scope for a varmint type rifle, but way more money.
 
I would discourage anything tasco or BSA for that rife.. you have a damn fine rifle there, you will never get its(or your) potential in shooting it with inferior scopes... look at nikon or bushnell... great scopes that believe it or not are affordable. Much cheaper in the long run than buying multiple cheap scopes or wasting ammunition trying to do what your scope wont allow. A quality optic on a quality gun will keep you in the sport much longer than a combination of one quality piece and a substandard one.
 
I too agree with going with a Nikon or a nicer Bushnell. Heck even a low end Leupold can be had for a decent price. Poke around some of the forums and see if anyone is selling a used scope. Snipers hide seems to always have some for sale.
 
+3 - what's already been said. You have a nice rifle in a good, long range-capable caliber.

IMO, Tasco scopes are trash. The adjustments are imprecise, they don't hold zero and they shoot loose. I'd be taking the $60 - $120 and putting it toward a good quality scope. YMMV. WTFDIK.
 
A rifle that nice deserves good glass, but I understand the limitations of a finite paycheck. I'd stick w/ Bushnell at a minimum, Burris if you can save for a few months, Leupold if someone leaves you an inheritance.
 
Leupold 6.5-24 is perfect for your 22-250 with the varmint reticle. If you cant get that cash, try a Bushnell Banner. They dont cost alot of money ($150) but I think you get a good deal of quality for your buck. Next to my Leupolds, its my #2 fav.
 
Agreed 100% with the recommendation of Nikon or Bushnell. Both are great optics and should be strongly considered. Leupold VX-III is also a good scope, but is cost prohibitive, I can't recommend any other Leupold due to the cost/glass quality index, the others are a poor value IMO.

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"cost/glass quality index" ? What is that? If something published where can I find it?
thanks
 
"cost/glass quality index" ? What is that? If something published where can I find it?
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That is my system for determining the value of a scope (higher price lesser quality = bad)...would you like me to publish it? :p
 
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"cost/glass quality index" ? What is that? If something published where can I find it?

That is my system for determining the value of a scope (higher price lesser quality = bad)...would you like me to publish it?
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Absolutely, I'm sure lots of people would find it helpful. Especially knowing how you determine the quality of the glass. Thanks again_________________
 
As has been said I would stay away from the Tasco options. Today they are built in China by the lowest bidder. They are built to a price point, the lowest price. As such you get the lowest quality. Same with BSA, Barska, the non Elite models from Bushnell, Centerpoint, and Simmons.

Everyone defines value in a scope differently. Some find anything more than $50 to be a waste. Others want only the best and are willing to spend multiple thousands on a scope. You seem to be a casual shooter at best, yet you have a decent rifle that deserves at least decent glass.

I have a few suggestions. If you absolutely can't justify more than $100-$150 look at a few scopes. The Nikon Prostaff will fit in this range. A somewhat off brand that has a great reputation of late is Mueller. Their APV is a good budget scope. It fits between the bulk of what comes from China and what comes from Japan or even the Philippines. Pentax is another brand that can get you in the door fairly cheap and is a step above the bargain basement brands such as BSA and Tasco.

If you have a little more money to spend, in my opinion, you get a bit more scope for not much more money. The Nikon Buckmaster, Bushnell Elite 3200, Weaver line, Sightron SII, Leupold VX-II, Burris, and a few more less known brands all are a big step mechanical build quality as well as a optical quality. In all honesty I feel it is fairly easy to get a scope that looks good in good light. Even the cheaper scopes can surprise you in that regard. That said the faults I find with the cheaper scopes are that the mechanics are cheaply made, break more often, and are not repeatable nor to scale. You get out of a lot of these problems when buying one of the above mentioned scopes.

From there I think you see the laws of diminishing returns come in to play. You really have to see a few out in the field to determine what is worth the additional price. You won't get twice the clarity with a scope that costs twice as much but everyone has their own idea of what that difference is worth. It may be well worth it to you to look at great glass or you may be happy with the models listed above. It is a decision only you can make. If I can suggest one thing though, avoid as much of the China made stuff as you can. That is experience speaking.
 
Tasco, no way.

Simmons, no.

We need to start over. You don't need anything too terrible expensive for a fun gun, but you don't want the worst options either, given the potential of that rifle. I recommend target turrets for a fun range gun.

You didn't say what the budget it, specifically, which is the most important thing to know.

How much do you have to spend total, including shipping/tax? The more you can spend, the better, but what the true actual max budget, and do you want new only, or are you will to go used?
 
A lot of good advice here. I'd like to add that maybe you should look into Mueller scopes. They are affordable, have tons of high ehd features, and can be bought for a song. Snoop around the net and read some reviews of them. The Mueller might be the scope for you.

P.S I had my Rem 700 in .308 topped with a 30x3x9 sport dot Mueller. Three deer seasons, a couple hundred rounds, and a drop from my loading bench of three and a half feet, and it always stayed on center. Steel Leupold rings over dual dovetail bases. When the rifle fell it fell directly on the top turret of the scope denting the cap. Stayed on center.
 
Especially knowing how you determine the quality of the glass.
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I tried to listen for good glass, but all I heard was clicks...smelling it didn't work...feeling the lenses left smudges and fingerprints...so I finally tried looking through it and that works pretty good. I recommend that to anyone looking to purchase a optic. :D
 
FWIW, I've got a older Simmons Whitetail Classic in 6.5-20x50 on my 22-250 varmint rifle. I didn't think much of that scope on any of my other guns, but it's an absolutely perfect fit on the 22-250. This is an older Simmon's scope, but I know that they're still around and you can probably find it as cheap as one of the Tasco's you're looking at, and you'll end up with a better scope. Yes, I know Simmon's is not an expensive scope, but they're not all bad. If you're trying to get off cheap, you might give them a look.
 
I understand you don't want to spend a lot of money, but tasco is taking it to the extreme epecially for that rifle. The lowest i would go would be bush. Personally i prefer loopy, but thats your decision. Keep in mind you get what you pay for when it comes to glass and it does make a difference especially in the long run.
 
Well I am going to buck the trend here.

I have had VERY good luck with a Tasco Varmint scope. It is the 2.5-10X model. I mounted it on an ancient Swiss K31.

K31.jpg

With this supposedly crappy scope on this antique rifle I have been able to produce 5 shot groups like this at 100 yards.

K31tightgroup.jpg

I have done this on more than one occasion with this rifle and scope combo along with my handloads.

I just bought one of the 6-24X Tasco varmint scopes for the Remington 700 in .223 that I recently purchased.

I think these scopes are really great values. I have had very good luck with mine. I'll report back later with how the 6-24X works.
 
No on the Tasco for me, too.

The only Simmons I'd own is one of the old 44 Mag series scopes (in fact, I have a couple and they work fine for casual shooting)

Mueller sounds like your best option for what you're probably looking to spend.

By the way, I am a huge fan of the Bushnell Elite 3200's...

--Duck911
 
you should check into the vortex scopes. In particular, the viper line is an extremely good value. I would put the clarity above leupold vxIII any day. you can get a 6.5-20x50 for around $425 with the $50 rebate they have going on right now...
 
I'm comming around.......

OK, so how about a Bushnell 6-18x40 @199.... ?

Is the magnification enough and what about the multi x reticle that it will have? Is that OK for targets?
I am used to a fine cross hair, but my ideas and knowledge are old fashioned, so not sure??

No one mentioned the reticle selection yet, is that purely personal.

I like the Leupold and Viper models mentioned but can't quite come to terms with the price to expected use ratio. I could find the $$, but would I get that back if I decided to sell out??

I might try the Tasco just to see if the "whole thing" is something I want to take up again or if I want to leave it alone.

Considering my age I might be better off sticking with my Win 52B and Lyman 22 and be done with it, but I have the 700 and mucho rounds and wanted to give it a go before I put it up for sale, ha, ha. :rolleyes:

If you all don't mind please carry this on a little more.

:) JIM
 
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