Scope for 300wsm

[Whaledriver]

Looking for a good scope for a xbolt 300wsm. Max range would be around 500 yards. Had good luck with a Leupy vx5. Might go with that again. Was also looking at the vx6, Zeiss v6 and Trijicon. It will be strapped to a pack so taking a bump or two would be important. Be good in low light also. Anything else to look at before I make a decision? Thanks in advance!

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It's our pleasure, as a long standing supporting vendor here, to discuss the different available options and special opportunities with you. Please give a call, 516-217-1000, when you have the time. Thanks

 

[Mikido]

Swfa fixed 10 while they’re still in stock. Can’t go wrong.

 

[nobody]

Maven RS1.2

 

[roymunson]

the Maven RS 1.2s have my attention if I were looking to buy now. I put a Nightforce NXS 2.5x10 on mine. Doesn't seem like a lot of magnification, but it's enough to find the vitals at your distance. and it's light.

I shot my elk at 400 this year, no problems. I practice at the range at 600 and can get it done. On some of the smaller plates it's a little light on magnification, but it's a good scope and holds zero.

May be other cheaper options out there, but this one has done me well on my Model 70 300 WSM

 

[Desk Jockey]

Not much of a rifle guy compared to some here but I have been on hunts where vortex and Leopolds failed for other hunters. One was on a pretty pricey elk trip. That sent me towards nightforce. You pay more and they are heavy but they work and can stand some abuse.

 

[IowaNative]

Have the same gun in the same caliber. Went with a NF NX8 4-32 from Cameraland and have been super happy. Started shooting to 600 yards and the extra mag helps a ton.

That caliber is used on the f class circuit and guys will ring targets out to 1000.

 

[Mikido]

Swfa fixed 10 while they’re still in stock. Can’t go wrong.

There’s one in the classifieds. Screaming deal

 

[Wrench]

I have 3 300wsm rifles. They wear: swfa 3-9hd, nx8 and a meopta/conquest

I'd never run a vx series scope on any rifle that has more recoil than a 22lr or is going to ride on a atv. They just don't have a good history....and a 300wsm can bark pretty hard.

 

[hunting1]

Mine wears a NF NXS 2-10 and couldn't be happier. The other has a SWFA fixed 10, not bad either but prefer lower magnification for stalking.