Scope my Kimber Ascent 30-06

[mmbackpacker]

So I just became a lifetime member of Backcountry Hunter and Anglers (a conservation group I think that everyone on here should look into and get behind!). Along with the membership comes a Kimber Mountain Ascent, I choose 30-06 and now I am in the market for a scope.

The budget is pretty lame, especially with the price these rifles have on the shelf, but I am really looking for something that'll do for the next 204 years, and I am primarily a longbow hunter, so I'd like to stay in the sub $350 range. I don't plan on spending a lot of time at the range or in the field shooting with this rifle, so I am not as quick to buy glass of the highest quality to avoid a headache like I am with binos and spotting scopes, so no lecturing about how I should spend twice as much on the scope as I did on the rifle, it's just not in the budget! Even though the rifle is stainless, I don't like the silver colored scopes all that much, so fashion wise, flat black would be ideal.

I have narrowed the preliminary selection to a Vortex diamondback in 3-9x40 or a Leupold VX2 3-9x33. While the leupold is 2.5 ounces lighter, the vortext has a couple things going for it. Customer service, BDC, and they are also supporters of BHA.

I am totally open to other suggestions in my price range.

 

[Stid2677]

Congrats on joining Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, I'm also a member of the Alaska chapter. I have that same rifle in 280AI and 30-06, I have a Luppy VX2 3x9x40 with CDS and I'm very happy with it. I have a Swaro 4x12x50 BT on the 280AI, it is nicer that the Luppy, but the Luppy is hard to beat for the money.

 

[mmbackpacker]

Funny thing is your pics and reviews are a part of what made me decide to go with the platinum membership over the gold or silver! Thanks for your input. I have been a yearly member of BHA for the last several years, and am excited to step it up a notch!

 

[badkneesbro]

I have that Leupy vx2. Dropped it on a concrete bench @ the range one day, scratched up the finish a little, then killed two muelies with it.

 

[hodgeman]

That rifle just begs for a Leupold FXII 6x36. Great optics, in your price range... and only 10oz.

 

[Steve O]

That rifle just begs for a Leupold FXII 6x36. Great optics, in your price range... and only 10oz.

Yep. Or a 4x. Leupold all the way.

 

[Stid2677]

Just a quick tip for anyone that has a Kimber MA,, both mine had the set screw that locks the firing pin come loose. This allows the firing pin to move and can cause misfires. I backed both mine out and added some Lock Tite to the threads and tightened them back up.

Just an FYI

 

[mmbackpacker]

Just a quick tip for anyone that has a Kimber MA,, both mine had the set screw that locks the firing pin come loose. This allows the firing pin to move and can cause misfires. I backed both mine out and added some Lock Tite to the threads and tightened them back up.

Just an FYI

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Browtine]

That rifle just begs for a Leupold FXII 6x36. Great optics, in your price range... and only 10oz.

^^^Would be a great choice.

My Montana in .308 wears a VX3 2.5-8x36

 

[Mtnboy]

Zeiss Terra series is pretty close to that price range.

I just picked one up for a Tikka but haven't had a chance to get it mounted and shoot with it yet.

 

[mtnclimber]

Just a quick tip for anyone that has a Kimber MA,, both mine had the set screw that locks the firing pin come loose. This allows the firing pin to move and can cause misfires. I backed both mine out and added some Lock Tite to the threads and tightened them back up.

Just an FYI

Ive had my action screw fall out on a sheep hunt.

 

[16Bore]

Leupie M8 6x42 M1 elevation turret. Should be able to pick up that scope for about $230, M1 will run $100ish.

 

[VernAK]

You went all out for the lightest in rifles so there's no sense in putting a heavy scope on it.......and for reliability to last those 200 years.....as several above are saying....go with leupold 4X or 6X.......

 

[Tony Trietch]

Just a quick tip for anyone that has a Kimber MA,, both mine had the set screw that locks the firing pin come loose. This allows the firing pin to move and can cause misfires. I backed both mine out and added some Lock Tite to the threads and tightened them back up.

Just an FYI

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

Another vote for VX2 3x9x40 with CDS. I put one on my T3 super light and I am super happy with it.

 

[mtswampfox]

That rifle just begs for a Leupold FXII 6x36. Great optics, in your price range... and only 10oz.

have this scope on my go to deer rifle winchester featherweight compact 243. got tired of fumbling with the variable and 6 is a good choice for my area hunting 50-100 yard shots

 

[AZ Vince]

I put a Zeiss Conquest 3 - 9 X 40 with a Z 600 reticle on my 30-06.
If you can find one they might be a good option to consider. Zeiss no longer makes them but there are a few still out there. The Terra replaced the Conquest.

 

[blgoode]

Only thing about mounting a scope on the long action is you may need extended bases to get the scope to move rearward enough. I'd go leupold of some sort. VX2 3-9 would fit that long action better than the 2.5-8 vx3

 

[16Bore]

have this scope on my go to deer rifle winchester featherweight compact 243. got tired of fumbling with the variable and 6 is a good choice for my area hunting 50-100 yard shots

500 aint no thang, if you don't mind 13.5oz...

 

[mmbackpacker]

I ended up going with a Leupold VX2 3-9x40 with the CDS. Now, if the Kimber would just show up!