Another scope question?

Question

http://www.tactical-store.com/ts-br-rs-xtr312x50.html#

I plan on putting this scope on a savage 308 for hunting, target shooting, and plinking

I just can't bring my self to pony up the $1200$ for a nice leupold snif snif

Basically will this scope take a beating and suit me well for shots from 75-800 yards

I am also considering
http://www.tactical-store.com/ts-lu-rs-4-12x50.html

http://www.tactical-store.com/ts-lu-rs-4-12x40.html

http://www.tactical-store.com/ts-lu-rs-6-18x40-aot.html

I also plan I going to Cabela's to take a closer look at each one of these scopes to see how I like them

maybe you have a better suggestion than the ones I have listed

Answer 1

I don't know how much long range shooting you have done in the past or intend to do now, but..I would definitely recommend the Leupold VX-II 6-18X 40mm AOT Scope with either a "Fine" Duplex or Target Dot reticule.(If you can afford the difference get the Target Dot Reticule) Mounted on a 308 Win caliber rifle it will hold up and give you the best edge shooting extended ranges. The price is excellent too. I personally don't think you can go wrong with this choice...
I have one of these on a Remington 700 308 Custom Long Range Target Rifle that I use in Competitions and Matches, and I love it (200,400 and 800 yards).....You are right to go check them out in person though. Cabela's won't be able to match the price but it's a good place to go look at them......

Answer 2

Check out the Super Sniper line of scopes. As you can probably guess by their name, they're made for long range shooting. They're like a store brand, though, so the prices are pretty good. While a variable power scope is in the works, the only ones that now exist are fixed power. 10x, 16x, and 20x. I have the 10x rear focus. For the price, it's pretty unlikely that you'll get any better (though "better" doesn't mean much if you want a variable powered scope).

http://www.supersniper.com/
http://www.swfa.com/c-231-super-sniper-rifle-scopes.aspx

Answer 3

The Burris scopes will be fine. I think a Leupold would be better. You might want to wait a bit and save up the extra money for the Leupold, because you will probably have that scope for many years.

Answer 4

Check out www.midwayusa.com

They offer about 800 different scopes. They list most of the Leopold line and I think for a bit less money then the Tactical Store. Might also look at the Buris line of scopes while you are at the sight.

Answer 5

out of those I would suggest the 4-12x50. That is about all the magnification you need, and the 50 part means more light collecting ability.

Answer 6

any scope that falls in with 3-12x magnification and a 30-50 objective lens should do good. I like the duplex crosshairs and cat's eye (german rectical).

Answer 7

All four are excellent, quality, and well built choices for both the gun and use.