savage 10fp, what is a good scope for this rifle?

[m1978]

i have to say these rifles look very impressive, i was just wondering who makes a good scope for this rifle, preferrably something with mildots and a rangefinding feature.

cheers

 

[Steve David]

Bushnell Elite 3200 10X40 tactical mil-dot. Mount it with a TPS base and rings.

 

[m1978]

i've been reading the tasco super sniper is a good scope too online, i think i read here somewhere its only available in the US, is that true?

 

[Steve David]

The Super Sniper is only available in the US and Tasco no longer manufactures it, the scope is now owned and manufactured by swfa.com

 

[m1978]

thanks for the info steve, which of the two do you think is better, the elite of the super?

 

[Steve David]

Well, that is a hard question. Both are great scopes, I had a 10X Super Sniper that was on a new rifle I bought but sold it, just no what I wanted. For the money, right now there is nothing better then a Bushnell 10X. They are a fantastic scope and not a problem to get and if for some reason you need service, that would not be a problem either. Right now, if it was me, I would get the Bushnell, I bought one for my dad for his LTR, it is fantastic.

 

[Jasonsmack]

I put a cheap Barska on mine for now. As soon as I get the chance it is getting the boot and I really want to try a Burris XTR.

 

[m1978]

is the choate stock any better than the standard stock? is their anything wrong with the standard stock? and if i decide to later use a different stock is it a big deal to get it all set up?

 

[prosper]

Of your choice in stocks, I'd go MacMillan. Checking out the aftermarket prices, the MacMillan is quite expensive, and you get a great deal on one if you get it with the gun.

I think there are also some HS precision stocks with some models - again, a very expensive add-on, you get an extremely good deal if you get one with the gun.

 

[prosper]

Oh, unless you want a .223. They don't seem to be available with the HS or MacMillan stock. If I wanted a Savage in .223, I'd get the 12 Precision Varminter with the HS prec. stock.

 

[m1978]

was just talking to a fellow, he mentioned the choate was pretty good too, but yeah everyone knows mcmillans great stuff. was just looking at a cz 750. wow! can't afford that one but what a beauty.

http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=75

 

[Airborn_69]

Bushnell Elite 3200 10X40 tactical mil-dot. Mount it with a TPS base and rings.

This is exactly my setup for now but once you get more time-in with this system, you may want to consider any of the Leupold Mark LRT's or NightForce series..

I prefer the Rail Base for a mount & there are many manufacturers outhere i.e. Farrell & others you may want to check.

 

[Rem700]

Scope

I have a 2.5x10 Tasco Tactical/Varminter with Mil Dot reticle on my Savage 10FP. This rifle shoots under a 1/2 inch at 100 yards. The scope at WS in Calgary was around $80-$90. This rifle shoots as well as my Rem 700P with a Leupold 4.5x14 Tactical scope. (both in 308). I haven't tried shooting this rifle past 100 yards, with the cheaper scope things may change at the greater range. Food for thought!!!!!