Scope my rifle

[HiMtnHntr]

Rifle: Tikka T3x 300 wsm
Use: mountain hunting Elk/deer/antelope
Shots: 100-400, occasional 500, longer practice at the range

Considerations:
- rifle will see hard use
- dialing turret w/ zero stop
- parallax adjustment
- variable power
- 9x min max magnification
- sub 20 oz, preferably far less
- Oh, and around $500 …

I will consider other specs as they come, for example, FFP vs SFP - could go either way for the right scope, same can be said for mOA vs Mils, etc…

FYI, I have gone through and am continuing to go through the massive amounts of info on this topic offered on this site.

I know I am limited with the $500 or thereabouts budget, but that just is what it is.

Thanks for your opinions (and/or offers) on a reliable scope for this setup.

 

[Kyguy]

For your specs... There is NONE. Literally not one scope available to meet all of your specs in a reputable brand.

Especially the $500 price.

Especially the sub 20oz and preferably far less.

Especially with a zero stop added to the above.

Especially with parallax adjustment added to the above.

Especially with 9x minimum top end.

The new Burris Fullfield 3-12 can get you close, you'll have to buy the external turret with zero stop. No one knows if they're durable yet.

You'll find all kinds of off brand stuff on Amazon or ebay that might meet those specifications but good luck with that.

 

[MuleyFever]

 

[HiMtnHntr]

For you specs... There is NONE. Literally not one scope available to meet all of your specs in a reputable brand.

Especially the $500 price.

Especially the sub 20oz and preferably far less.

Especially with a zero stop added to the above.

Especially with parallax adjustment added to the above.

Especially with 9x minimum top end.

The new Burris Fullfield 3-12 can get you close, you'll have to buy the external turret with zero stop. No one knows if they're durable yet.

You'll find all kinds of off brand stuff on Amazon or ebay that might meet those specifications but good luck with that.

Yeah, been looking at the Burris, thanks.
Also, looking for used/good on the classifieds.

 

[Kyguy]

I'm not trying to piss in your cheerios.... you're not going to find a used scope with all of that at $500 either. Like I said, it literally DOES NOT exist.

 

[Brendan]

Having had an Elk / Deer hunt ruined by a scope failure before I realized and went to my backup, it's a hell of a lot cheaper to just spend the money and buy something like a Nightforce up front.

Plenty of other places you should cut costs before your riflescope (Like literally probably everywhere else)

 

[HiMtnHntr]

It’s all good. I got time to pick a scope. I’m not opposed to wiggling a bit on my considerations given the right scope. Could give up on parallax as long as it’s got turret and zero stop.

I have 3 boys and two other outfitted 300 wsm, which have been very effective. Just adding one more to the arsenal.

I think I’ve done a good job of proving I don’t know as much about the current market of scopes as some on this forum. Haven’t needed to shop for a scope for quite a few years.

I’m sure I’ll get a lot more laughs from the scope know-it-alls, but I’d much prefer productive advice.

 

[Mike D Texas]

I’m not sure what you want anyone to say.

You are asking for something that does not exist. Totally unrealistic expectations. It seems like you came here and didn’t get the answer you wanted to hear; you heard reality.

If you can afford to hunt elk, you can afford more than a $500 scope.


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[Q_Sertorius]

The only thing I have used that comes close to your specifications is the SWFA 3-9x (with $20 aftermarket zero stop).

 

[BjornF16]

Close is SWFA 3-15 Gen 2, but price and weight are slightly out of bed.

SS 3-15x42 30mm MQ GEN 2 - Zero Stop

In sub-zero temperatures or searing desert heat (-50 degrees to +130 degrees Fahrenheit, and altitudes of 30,000 feet to depths of 15 feet in salt water) the waterproof, shockproof, fogproof SS performs. Whatever the weapon, from .223 to .50 BMG, the SS handles the recoil. Whatever the target...

swfa.com

If your limiting shots to 500 yards, why do you need 9x+ and parallax adjustment?

Checkout the Scope Evals in the Long Range Hunting section

 

[HiMtnHntr]

Thank you guys.

 

[BjornF16]

The only thing I have used that comes close to your specifications is the SWFA 3-9x (with $20 aftermarket zero stop).

If you can find the SWFA 3-9 used, that would absolutely be closest to what you would need

Sub 20 oz, 9x top end, can add zero stop…just lacking parallax adjustment (which you really don’t need for your stated ranges.

SWFA 3-9x42 SS HD - MIL-Quad Reticle, 30mm Tube, .1 MIL Clicks, FFP

In sub-zero temperatures or searing desert heat (-50 degrees to +130 degrees Fahrenheit, and altitudes of 30,000 feet to depths of 15 feet in salt water) the waterproof, shockproof, fogproof SS performs. Whatever the weapon, from .223 to .50 BMG, the SS handles the recoil. Whatever the target...

swfa.com

 

[House21]

If you can afford to hunt elk, you can afford more than a $500

Not necessarily true, it cost me $75 for tags to hunt elk every year and then what ever fuel the 10 minute drive cost from my house.

However the scope you are asking for doesn’t exist. If one did and it was reliable, I doubt they would ever be able to keep up with demand

 

[BjornF16]

However the scope you are asking for doesn’t exist. If one did and it was reliable, I doubt they would ever be able to keep up with demand

SWFA 3-9 sell out fast when in stock, then remain out of stock for some time…just sayin’

 

[House21]

SWFA 3-9 sell out fast when in stock, then remain out of stock for some time…just sayin’

The SWFA 3-9 doesn’t have a zero stop, or does it?

 

[gbflyer]

I have used this scope extensively (not like some of the killers on here) without issue:

Product Description

Product Description | Camera Land NY

cameralandny.com

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I have used this scope extensively (not like some of the killers on here) without issue:

Product Description

Product Description | Camera Land NY

cameralandny.com

Thanks!

 

[BjornF16]

The SWFA 3-9 doesn’t have a zero stop, or does it?

Easy to add

 

[BjornF16]

Here is a thread on adding zero stop shims

Post in thread 'Swfa zero stop shims ?'

Aug 30, 2023

I just ordered a set of SWFA zero stops on ebay from seller "tmkulin". Last time I checked they were out of stock, so I'm happy to see them available now.

Zero Stop for SWFA Super Sniper Scopes | eBay

We manufacture zero stop shim sets for use with SWFA Super Sniper scopes. You MUST select the correct turret type or the shim set will not work with your scope. It will be marked milrad or MOA. The shim sets for all the fixed power scopes and also the 3-15 are all identical and interchangeable.

www.ebay.com

I reached out and they should have the 3-9 zero stops available shortly again as well

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