whats best scope for a 300 weatherby mag - The Firearms Forum

Gunhammer · 05-28-2009, 04:07 PM

i just wanted to see what everyone thought would be the best scope for my 300 weatherby mag. i've heard scopes get knocked out of whack with high recoil rifles, i would appreciate feedback on this. i was looking at the simmons aetec.

cycloneman · 05-28-2009, 04:45 PM

It is allways best to get the best scope you can afford. That said the other weak link in the chain, are the rings and bases. Do not, do not, do not, go cheap here. I personally like steel Warne brand rings and bases. You should be able to find them on the net and at Cabelas. You also want your scope to be bolted in with 4 bolts or screws per ring. I also recommend having a gun shop mount it to torque specification for you. This means probably staying away from Wally World and going to a gun shop. Usually if you buy a scope from a gun shop they will mount it for free.

Stick to the Warne equiptment, you will not be sorry.

When it comes to scopes, rings and bases you generally get what you pay for. thats my 02.

http://www.warnescopemounts.com/fixed_rings.html

retired grunt · 05-28-2009, 06:31 PM

Read the details/warranty on a scope... Look for shockproof..unlimited ...lifetime..warranty

Suwannee Tim · 05-28-2009, 06:34 PM

The carbon steel Warne scope mounts are powder coated. I ordered a pair and was not pleased. I expected blued steel. If you know you are getting power coated and still want them, fine.

retired grunt · 05-28-2009, 06:51 PM

+1 on only steel. I have a terrible tale about aluminum rings on a muzzleloader

9 fingers · 05-29-2009, 12:28 PM

I really like the Millet Angle loc rings. As for the scope...lots of choices, depends on how much you want to spend. I have an Aetec and it is decent but it is a short scope and you have to be carefull to make sure you can mount it for proper eye relief. Even with extension rings I could not get it far enough back on my Husqvarna.

05-28-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
Gunhammer Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: rapid city, sd Posts: 4	whats best scope for a 300 weatherby mag i just wanted to see what everyone thought would be the best scope for my 300 weatherby mag. i've heard scopes get knocked out of whack with high recoil rifles, i would appreciate feedback on this. i was looking at the simmons aetec. -->

05-28-2009, 04:45 PM	#2
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,404	Re: whats best scope for a 300 weatherby mag It is allways best to get the best scope you can afford. That said the other weak link in the chain, are the rings and bases. Do not, do not, do not, go cheap here. I personally like steel Warne brand rings and bases. You should be able to find them on the net and at Cabelas. You also want your scope to be bolted in with 4 bolts or screws per ring. I also recommend having a gun shop mount it to torque specification for you. This means probably staying away from Wally World and going to a gun shop. Usually if you buy a scope from a gun shop they will mount it for free. Stick to the Warne equiptment, you will not be sorry. When it comes to scopes, rings and bases you generally get what you pay for. thats my 02. http://www.warnescopemounts.com/fixed_rings.html __________________ Who are you going to serve today? Last edited by cycloneman; 05-28-2009 at 04:49 PM..

05-28-2009, 06:31 PM	#3
retired grunt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern NY Posts: 416	Re: whats best scope for a 300 weatherby mag Read the details/warranty on a scope... Look for shockproof..unlimited ...lifetime..warranty

05-28-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
Suwannee Tim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,227	Re: whats best scope for a 300 weatherby mag The carbon steel Warne scope mounts are powder coated. I ordered a pair and was not pleased. I expected blued steel. If you know you are getting power coated and still want them, fine.

05-28-2009, 06:51 PM	#5
retired grunt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern NY Posts: 416	Re: whats best scope for a 300 weatherby mag +1 on only steel. I have a terrible tale about aluminum rings on a muzzleloader

05-29-2009, 12:28 PM	#6
9 fingers V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 134	Re: whats best scope for a 300 weatherby mag I really like the Millet Angle loc rings. As for the scope...lots of choices, depends on how much you want to spend. I have an Aetec and it is decent but it is a short scope and you have to be carefull to make sure you can mount it for proper eye relief. Even with extension rings I could not get it far enough back on my Husqvarna.