$1000 Scope recs

[Jwinter]

First elk hunt in 4th season Colorado. I have a Model 6 Winchester pump action that needs a new scope. Any recommendations under $1000?

 

[GSPHUNTER]

Unless I'm mistaken that came in .22 cal only.

 

[Jwinter]

Unless I'm mistaken that came in .22 cal only.

Sorry. It’s a Remington. 30-06. Just got it from my dad

 

[GSPHUNTER]

U can get a real nice scope for under $1k. Check Amazon.

 

[hiker270]

This would be a good fit for a Remington 30-06.

VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 CDS-ZL DUPLEX
$499.99

 

[Jwinter]

Thank you for the recommendation

 

[GSPHUNTER]

Do a little research. do you want fixed magnification or adjustable, what size tube, first or second focal plain, SFP is most common, is it good for for low light conditions, clarity of glass. Do this and you will be more apt to get what you need for your usage.

 

[49ereric]

fixed power scopes thinking 6X give a little better light transmission.
not many people choose them these days though.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

You can get a Zeiss V4 4-16x44 from Redhawk for under $900 out the door. It's not bombproof like the swfa, nightforce, or trijicon scopes that Form has tested, but it's more reliable than other offerings from what I understand.

Mine rode on the backpack for 20+ hunts last year and when I went to sight it in this year I didn't have to make any adjustments, still zeroed.

 

[svivian]

Low fix power seems like the logical solution just my .02

 

[GSPHUNTER]

You can get a Zeiss V4 4-16x44 from Redhawk for under $900 out the door. It's not bombproof like the swfa, nightforce, or trijicon scopes that Form has tested, but it's more reliable than other offerings from what I understand.

Mine rode on the backpack for 20+ hunts last year and when I went to sight it in this year I didn't have to make any adjustments, still zeroed.

For my money, Zeiss make nice glass. JMO.

 

[Brontosaurus]

Rifle Scope Field Evaluations

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Start here

 

[Brontosaurus]

Scope mounting to maintain zero

After multiple requests for an explanation of how to mount a scope in order to have the lowest possibility of loss of zero, a discussion of a scope mounting video, and the latest thread about scope bases and action screw coming loose, I took some pics of what I do with a rifle when I get it and...

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Then here

 

[3gunyotehtr]

With a pump, you are probably not going to be shooting extreme range. For a basic reliable scope, you can't go wrong with a Burris fullfield 3x9. Pretty economical and would pair up nice on a pump.

 

[2cylinder]

I got a zeiss v4 conquest 4-14x44 like mentioned above from redhawk rifles as a “used/demo” model and it came looking like brand new. I think it was $860 and that has been a very nice scope. Replaced a older leupold vx3 which I thought was good in lowlight conditions but the zeiss is noticeably better.

 

[Marble]

For that price point Nightforce SHV all day. I think they make a 2.5-10. All the benefits of nightforce quality in a less optioned package.

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[HuntandFly]

After reading a lot of Form’s reviews and Q&As, I went with a Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x42 for $850 new. Love the scope, might be more magnification and long range features than you need though depending on what type of shots you are able to take

 

[Rich M]

Burris Fulfield 3-9 is a good scope for that gun.
https://www.amazon.com/Burris-Fullfield-Hunting-Ballistic-Reticle/dp/B000MM2QSK?th=1

or

https://www.amazon.com/Burris-Fullf...ulfilled+iv+2.5-10&qid=1693481629&sr=8-1&th=1

Both the scopes come with standard plex too.

My dad has a fulfield scope and glass looks decent but I never hunted with it.

I fell out of love with high end scopes after a Leica failed on my 30-06 after about 300 shots. Feels nice to have an "ooh-ahh" scope but I've killed more stuff w cheap scopes. As long as they hold a zero, that's what matters.

 

[grfox92]

Remmington 760 or 7600 are typically a 300 to 400 yard gun due to their accuracy ability. That being said, you absolutely do not need a scope that dials. A Trijicon Credo 3x9 would serve you very well.

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[doc holiday13]

I bet if this thread was moved to the Optics forum and the search function was used, you might find some great options to fit the bill.