I got a Tikka T3x lite for Christmas and need suggestions for a scope. The gun is in 300 win mag and has the 620mm (24.3”) barrel. I’ve got a little experience with a Remington 700 and the M3a/MK4 Leupold scope on a work gun. Id like a decent scope but would rather my pants not be takin down over the price. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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The Mule. :-
I assume this is primarily for hunting only? Are light weight/low light important?
What's your realistic top dollar for glass? Do you have a ring setup in mind?
Thanks for the response!
Yes, mostly hunting.
The guns pretty light so a light weight scope would be nice but not mandatory. Same with low light abilities.
Anything too much over $1200 i’d have trouble explaining to my wife.
Medium rings seem the most practical. At least in my very limited experience.
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I would look hard at this:
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compa...5x44mm-cds-zl2
Likes pretty much everything in every caliber.
I have a T3 Lite in 3006 and I have been pleased with my Talley Rings. I had a Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40 scope on it - no complaints - great scope for the money but way below $1200. Over the holidays I picked up a like new Leupold VX6 2-12x42 and that is a VERY nice scope.
I'd be looking at the Nightforce SHV 4-14 F1 in that price range. Reticle may be a bit thin for heavy woods, so check it out in person and see if it works for you.
Otherwise the Trij Accupower 3-9 is available with a Mil or MOA setup and capped turrets. They seem like a great deal for the price.
Im a bit of a scope junkie, but it’s ok bc I’ll admit it [emoji16]
You didn’t say range or anything about FFP or SFP. I’m assuming you’ll be shooting inside 300yds and you’ll be ok with SFP.
Under $1200 look no further
https://www.eurooptic.com/RZR-1572-R...-RZR-1572.aspx
I own a Nightforce SHV, it is a little heavy for hunting in my opinion.
Scopes are like anything anything else. Diminishing returns...$1200 puts you in a peculiar spot. I personally would stay under 1k or be willing to go 1700-2000
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For the OP -if you are LE /MIL Vortex has an excellent LE/MIL sales program.Originally Posted by TCFD273
I’ve been extremely happy with my Burris XTR 2 3-15x50 FFP Mil/Mil.
https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/...cope-3-15x50mm
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I mounted a Vortex PST 2 1-6 on my Tikka Lite as low as possible and had to build up the comb with foam and ACE wrap to get a good cheek weld. A scope in medium wrings may be to high. If I were to do it over I would go with a 1" tube in those Warne ring/mounts as low as possible. There is a thread on here where the Warne rings are discussed.
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