what type and power scope should i get to shoot upto 600 yards. it will be mounted on my remington 700 varmit?

Answer 1

Bound's hubby here:

I have a Remington 700 Varmint Special that I use for 1000 yard rifle matches. I use a Weaver KT15 fixed power scope. I am happy with this arrangement, but would prefer a dot reticle. I have an 8-32x44 BSA target scope as a back-up. If I were to buy a new scope for this rifle, I would get a Weaver T10 or T12. A 10x scope or larger will give you the target definition you need. Leupold makes great scopes, but they're a bit pricey. You can't go wrong with a Weaver or a Leupold scope.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I like both Nikon and Leupold as brand wise.
On my 223 I have a 4.5 x 14 Mil Dot that work very well on prairie dogs.
On my 25-06 I have a 6 x 18 Target Dot that lets me push past the 600 yard on prairie dogs.
Both Nikon and Leupold have a life time warranty that makes the investment worth the extra money.
I hunt Oklahoma, Kansas and Wyoming I hope to hit Montana next year.
When you go hunting in your back yard or go across country you don’t wont equipment failure spoil your hunt.
I would recommend Quality and high magnification for prairie dogs and most other varmints.

D58

Answer 3

I like Leupolds and Nikon, but im cheap and can only afford Tasco and Bushnell, which are good quality scopes, they just dont get as fancy as others, but are accurate and reliable. Id go with at least a 16 power, but i think you would need a bigger one for 600 yards, but i only shoot about 400 or so with my 12 power scope.

Answer 4

Depends on the target. For paper punching or small targets I would pick a Nightforce NSX 8-32x56 with the MLR reticle. It will allow you to use hold-offs for wind and bullet drop. If this is a tactical rifle or fur hunting larger game then you don't want that type of magnification. A 3.5-15x50 should do the job with a MLR or mil dot reticle. Now if you have more money to spend upgrade to a US Optics scope. They are premium and worth the extra money.

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Answer 5

Look at a Burris with the ballistic plex, in 4-14 power, runs about 300-350 and the optics are very clear, gathers light well, and is covered with Burris's lifetime guarantee. The reticle has three additional aiming points below the main cross hair and comes with instructions and a caliber chart to match these up with. Of course you still need to verify this with you gun and load but the system works well.

Answer 6

If benchrest shooting, the higher the better, like up to 24x, 36x, or more.

If hunting, then 4-12x or 4-16x would be good. I wouldn't go higher than 20x. Just make sure you have low to mid magnification or you might lose the animal in the scope. 50mm objective lenses will provide a lot of light and clarity.

Answer 7

I use a Twenty(20*) Power Redfield Target Scope on my Rem 700, great combination and no problem hitting Groundhogs always in the head....When you get it you will see what I mean.... Happy Trails..

Answer 8

You don't say what pests you plan to execute, but if it were mine, I'd put a Leupold VX-II 4-12x50 on it.