Scope Question

[Derp]

I've made my mind up for my first rifle. It will be a (lefty) .243 WIN . I'm not sure what price range, make or where I will buy it from, but atleast I've made up my mind on the type of rifle.

The question though is, what scope would suit this? I know the .243 WIN can be accurate to 200 yds.

Thanks!:)

[todbartell]

243 can be accurate to 1000+ yards, depending on the rifle and shooter. A quality 3-9x40mm is a good choice for most any cartridge including 243. It is what I use on mine.

for a good left hand 243, take a look at the Remington Model 700 CDL. They are accurate, handsome, light enough to carry but heavy enough to be able to shoot well at the range.

http://www.remington.com/images/products/firearms/lh/700cdl_lh%5B1%5D.jpg


as far as hunting ammo goes for the 243, dont need to look much further than the Federal Vital Shock 85 grain Barnes X load. The Federal Power Shock 80 grain soft point would make for good practice ammo that should fly fairly close to what the Barnes X load will.

good luck with whatever gun you actually go with 8-)

[Tinney]

Look no further Derp, that right there is the best you'll see.

[Derp]

thanks for the info tod, i'll look into that, and will probably get that rifle.

[Derp]

I just bought a new Simmons Pro Hunter Rifle Scope 3-9x40

you can find it here on this site:

http://www.riflescopes.com/departments/247/rifle_scopes/simmons_rifle_scopes/simmons_prohunter_rifle_scopes.htm

i dont have a ton of money, so I had to start somewhere lol. Hope I didn't make a mistake in buying this scope

what do you guys think?

[BigD]

I just saw one of the above at Del Selin's in Vernon on Saturday, beautiful rifle!

[Derp]

I just bought a new Simmons Pro Hunter Rifle Scope 3-9x40

you can find it here on this site:

http://www.riflescopes.com/departments/247/rifle_scopes/simmons_rifle_scopes/simmons_prohunter_rifle_scopes.htm

i dont have a ton of money, so I had to start somewhere lol. Hope I didn't make a mistake in buying this scope

what do you guys think?

so what do you guys think about this scope i bought?

[30-06]

i bought amost the same one but it is the Eight Point Fully Coated not the pro hunter.very clear scope.i have 2 of them .one on my 308.win and the other still in the box.i shot my first deer with it.good scope..

(P.s-Have The Other Simmons Eight Point 3-9X40 For Sale 40$.Used It For Not Even A Season,Shock Proof,Water And Fog Proof)

[todbartell]

for a first scope on a budget it should get the job done

[Derp]

i bought amost the same one but it is the Eight Point Fully Coated not the pro hunter.very clear scope.i have 2 of them .one on my 308.win and the other still in the box.i shot my first deer with it.good scope..

(P.s-Have The Other Simmons Eight Point 3-9X40 For Sale 40$.Used It For Not Even A Season,Shock Proof,Water And Fog Proof)

I plan on using the pro hunter scope that i just bought on my future .243 and I might buy your 8 point for a .22LR or something when I get my pal. haha I don't even have my pal yet (classes start monday) and I'm already buying stuff.

Oh and what kind of rings or mounting system should I buy for the scope I just bought? anyone know (what kind, and price)

Thanks

[todbartell]

if you get that Remington 700, get Leupold, Burris, or Talleys, price is around $60-75

I would avoid types like Weaver, Lynx, Millet, etc although a Weaver base & Burris Zee ring isnt a bad combo. Not a fan of the Weaver rings myself

[Mr. Dean]

Derp,
I'm headed to the range (Poco) Thursday morning. PM me if your interested.

[Derp]

New scope bought today:

http://www.riflescopes.com/products/510481/simmons_3-9x40_prosport_master_series_rifle_scope.htm

So now I got 2 beginner scopes

Simmons 3-9x40 ProSport master Series Rifle Scope
and
Simmons 3-9x40 ProHunter Rifle Scope

I'd say I'm set as scopes go for now lol :) .

What do you guys think about these purchases?

[K-1]

Just a note, if you get the 700 CDL careful of the black forend cap. Its made of the same stuff as the bottom of the grip,,, some kind of hard plastic. It's hollow and will shatter if droped on. I had to get a new stock because when mine broke the pins that hold it on split the wood.

[todbartell]

What do you guys think about these purchases?

I think you better stop or you wont be able to afford to get your PAL :D

[Derp]

haha good point. I better get my pal first then start the spending spree

I already paid for the courses, final core exam tomorrow! woo and PAL starting on monday

[.308win]

Check these out....
http://www.wholesalesports.com/onlinestore/control/category/~category_id=10300023010734/~pcategory=10300023

[.308win]

My bad, those were .22 rings....These are centerfire rings.....
http://www.wholesalesports.com/onlinestore/control/category/~category_id=10300023010732/~pcategory=10300023

[Mattimoose]

if you get that Remington 700, get Leupold, Burris, or Talleys, price is around $60-75

I would avoid types like Weaver, Lynx, Millet, etc although a Weaver base & Burris Zee ring isnt a bad combo. Not a fan of the Weaver rings myself

Have you tried the Weaver "Grand Slams" with all stees bases and rings? I have them on my .338. They are good for on-off repeatability as far as zero is concerned, Not as positive as SAKO rings but nothing will ever beat integral bases.

[garsher]

.243 win, isent that a weak round? What can you take with it? Deer?

[todbartell]

243 is "weak" compared to other cartridges like a 270 or 300 Magnum, but it is perfectly capable of taking game weighing up to 500 pounds, out to ranges of 300 yards. It will work for moose or elk in a pinch but it's not ideal. Place a bullet in the vitals and caliber size and impact energy takes a back seat

[twoSevenO]

243 is "weak" compared to other cartridges like a 270 or 300 Magnum, but it is perfectly capable of taking game weighing up to 500 pounds, out to ranges of 300 yards. It will work for moose or elk in a pinch but it's not ideal. Place a bullet in the vitals and caliber size and impact energy takes a back seat

no no no .... you got it all wrong. It's all about the all-in-ones that do the killing, gutting and skinning for you :lol:

Another vote for the 700CDL :)

[Mattimoose]

no no no .... you got it all wrong. It's all about the all-in-ones that do the killing, gutting and skinning for you :lol:

Another vote for the 700CDL :)

Spoken like a true .270 owner!LOL:mrgreen: