Good scope for Rem 700 under $200. Is it possible?

[XDinmyXJ]

I got ahold of a Remington 700 finally and would like to put a better scope on it. Is there anything out there under $200 thats gonna work good for me? Its gonna mostly be a target gun but want to be able to hunt Coyotes or Deer with it.

 

[243rem700]

For that price range I would stick to fixed power optics. You will be able to buy a higher quality fixed scope than a variable scope.

 

[thegeez]

I would say Bushnell would have about the best for the money-I have a cuople of them and am very happy with them

 

[USMC_0311]

Whats on it now? and what caliber is the 700?

 

[42769vette]

for under 200 bucks i would go with a simmons whitetail classic. if you can get up to 300 bucks look into the super sniper

 

[fireball168]

If I can ever get them back in stock the new 4-12 Redfield has been well received by my customers.

With tax, a bit less than $175 out the door.

 

[Cpt Caveman]

Google "factory refurbished nikon scopes" I've got one on my 243, can't remember exactly the model but its a good scope and the price is right.

 

[ironjaw]

ya cpt. caveman, I second that. I own 2 3X9-40 nikon scopes and the optics are great. but what ever you get--XD--plz heed my advice and DO NOT GET a BSA contender. They are complete junk.

 

[RelicHound]

this one!
Nikon Prostaff Rifle Scope 4-12x 40mm Nikoplex Reticle Matte - MidwayUSA

I love the Nikon prostaffs..very good quality for the money.

 

[IndyGunworks]

for under 200 bucks i would go with a simmons whitetail classic. if you can get up to 300 bucks look into the super sniper

this would be my reccomendation as well.

 

[buzzard pickins]

I second vette. Natchez Shoot supply carries Whitetail Classic cheap.

 

[42769vette]

i had the whitetail classic on a 50 cal muzzleloader for many years before it took a dump. i bet i had 500 muzzleloader rds threw it and i took it off a 243 before that and off a 7mm before the 243.

 

[DocIndy]

I put a 6.5-20x50 Whitetail Classis on a friends Savage .17HMR that was ordered from Natchez for less than Midways price. I was really surprised by the quality of the glass for the money. Bushnell makes OK glass too....its not Leupold or Zeiss but not everyone can afford that. I've got a Bushnell Banner 6-18x50 on my .223 and it hasn't failed me yet. It was a toss-up between the Whitetail classic and the Bushnell.

 

[XDinmyXJ]

It has a tasco 6 power on it now and its a .243. It had a whitetail expedition on it but i didn't have the extra cash to throw on top of my gun in the trade so he stuck this one on.

Here are a couple i found:

Bushnell Banner 6-24x40:
Amazon.com: Bushnell Banner 6-24x40 Rifle Scope Mill Dot Reticle: Sports & Outdoors

Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40
Amazon.com: Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40 Riflescope (Matte, BDC): Sports & Outdoors

I am beginning to like Amazon more and more!

 

[simpson1922]

My vote is for a nikon prostaff i have a 3-9x40 on a 22-250 and it is great glass for the money 150+tax at the gun store i go to.

 

[XDinmyXJ]

I like the whitetail classic. Its on sale on Midway USA right now.

 

[42769vette]

I like the whitetail classic. Its on sale on Midway USA right now.

you wont be sorry

 

[XDinmyXJ]

you wont be sorry

Thats what I am thinking! Now to choose truplex or MilDot!

 

[USMC_0311]

Natches has several brands of scopes on sale right now.

Natchez Shooters Supply - April 2010 Sales Flier - page 21http://catalogs.natchezss.com/F042010/t1.asp?src=BA1244

I have been looking at some of the milet long range side focus scopes myself. They are more than 200 but less then 300. I like the easy grip knobs for your adjustments. Still a lot of good scopes on sell at Natches.

 

[XDinmyXJ]

Natches has several brands of scopes on sale right now.

Natchez Shooters Supply - April 2010 Sales Flier - page 21http://catalogs.natchezss.com/F042010/t1.asp?src=BA1244

I have been looking at some of the milet long range side focus scopes myself. They are more than 200 but less then 300. I like the easy grip knobs for your adjustments. Still a lot of good scopes on sell at Natches.

I have decided on a whitetail classic. I looked at Natches but they didn't have any whitetail classics.