What should I put on my new Sav. 12BVSS, 223 for scope, base, and rings? Will be used more at range, max 300yds and a PD hunt this next summer. I would spend 600.00 for these items.
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Firefighter, if it were my rifle, base would be Weaver one piece Tactical, part #48338, to allow maximum flexibilty in ring placement. Rings would be self-aligning Burris Z-rings which are available 1 inch or 30 mm. That part was easy.
You will probably get as many opinions as respondents on the scope. My personal rule of thumb is that the scope should cost as much as the rifle. Think you will have to up your money amount but I don`t know what kind of sales are available south of the border.
With that rifle you may eventually get interested in 600 yard shooting so I would go with the Bushnell 4200 6-24x with tactical knobs. The Burris Z-rings will let you gain elevation.
Anyway, that is my 2 cents worth.
You will probably get as many opinions as respondents on the scope. My personal rule of thumb is that the scope should cost as much as the rifle. Think you will have to up your money amount but I don`t know what kind of sales are available south of the border.
With that rifle you may eventually get interested in 600 yard shooting so I would go with the Bushnell 4200 6-24x with tactical knobs. The Burris Z-rings will let you gain elevation.
Anyway, that is my 2 cents worth.
long40shot
Gold $$ Contributor
Hello,
You might look into the Leupold VX-I , 4x12x40. I just put one on my AR-15 and I really like it, very clear, and no AO to mess with all the time. You have three different reticles to choose from.
-Matt
You might look into the Leupold VX-I , 4x12x40. I just put one on my AR-15 and I really like it, very clear, and no AO to mess with all the time. You have three different reticles to choose from.
-Matt
MarkS
Silver $$ Contributor
Firefighter, if it were my rifle, base would be Weaver one piece Tactical, part #48338, to allow maximum flexibilty in ring placement. Rings would be self-aligning Burris Z-rings which are available 1 inch or 30 mm. That part was easy.
I will second 1000yardstare's bases and rings, that is all I buy new.
I am looking at a Weaver V24 for my Savage 204. I have had a V16 it was a great scope.
Mark Schronce
I will second 1000yardstare's bases and rings, that is all I buy new.
I am looking at a Weaver V24 for my Savage 204. I have had a V16 it was a great scope.
Mark Schronce
i have a couple weaver v24s. I CAN see holes at 600. I LOVE THEM
I have the same rifle and went with Weaver bases,Burris Z rings and a Burris 8-32 signature seires and have no regrets
For a factory rifle I like Warne bases and rings. I've had such good luck with about six sets now. I move scopes around quite a bit and these rings have never left any marks on any of my scopes.
I wouldn't go with anything other than a variable power scope on that gun. Being able to dial it down during mirage conditions or shorter range hunting is a must. So a 5-20x or a 6-24x would be ideal, but even a 4-16x or a 4.5-14x would be okay. Really depends on how small the targets are.
You can't go wrong with any of the major brands. In order I would select a Nikon Monarch, Sightron II, Leupold or Burris. Lots of other good choices in the price range you indicated.
Be sure to try some Hornady bullets in it, specifically the 60 grain V-max if it is a 1:9 twist. From my experience and what I've read on a number of forums the Savages seem to favor Hornady bullets. No idea if that is a hard and fast rule, but it is the impression I've gotten.
I wouldn't go with anything other than a variable power scope on that gun. Being able to dial it down during mirage conditions or shorter range hunting is a must. So a 5-20x or a 6-24x would be ideal, but even a 4-16x or a 4.5-14x would be okay. Really depends on how small the targets are.
You can't go wrong with any of the major brands. In order I would select a Nikon Monarch, Sightron II, Leupold or Burris. Lots of other good choices in the price range you indicated.
Be sure to try some Hornady bullets in it, specifically the 60 grain V-max if it is a 1:9 twist. From my experience and what I've read on a number of forums the Savages seem to favor Hornady bullets. No idea if that is a hard and fast rule, but it is the impression I've gotten.
Thanks guys for your great ideas, keep them comming, this forum page is great just like the people that reply on it!!!
One other thought. If you want to chronograph, a variable scope is a must. Need to dial down to a maximum of 6x to line up properly and avoid blasting a photocell. Not that we know anyone who would do that. Why are you looking at me?
I shoot a very similar rifle, a Savage VLP in 22/250. I have Leupold standard bases and rings with a Nikon Monarch 3-12x42 SF. The Leupold bases are 2 piece with the front that turns in and the back is adjustable side to side. Love em! The scope, I wish I would have waited for the Monarch 4-16 SF but, the 3-12 is a very good scope also! The $600 limit would facilitate all of this!
Mike
Mike
What height rings, low, med., or high for a 6x24 scope and the max. distance of 600yds?
Firefighter I have Burris med signature zee rings model #420521 on my BVSS with a 8-32-44mm burris signature scope and have about 3/16 between bell and barrel and you can get use the offset inserts to keep your scope travel centered for long range zero hope this helps mark
My Bushnell 4200 6-24 has a 50 mm objective which actually measures 60 mm on the outside of the bell. Put Butler Creek flip-up lens covers on which adds a few more mm. MacLennon barrel measures 1.15 inch in diameter under the bell. Used Burris "high" 30 mm rings which gives 1/8 inch clearance between bell and barrel.
I have 4 (going on a fifth here shortly) varmint rigs and two of them have Leupold VXIII in 6.5X20X40mm which shoot no problem out to 600 yrds and beyond. The third rig has a Leupold VX-3 LR 8.5X25x50mm that can shoot out to 800 yds, forth has a Leupold Mark4 8.5x25x50mm and my new one I am building is actually a short range .17HMR that I just purchased a Vortex Viper to try out.
I don't think you can go wrong with Leupold, Pentax Lightseeker, Elite 4200-6500 series, Sightron SIII BigSky or the Vortex Viper scopes.
Only other recommendation would be... whatever scope you choose, get them with the fine cross hairs, target or MOA Dot reticle. Stay away from the duplex Multi-plex and mil dot... just no necessary for varminting... especially if you by target turrets and build a ballistic chart for your bullet/rifle combination.
Skeeter
I don't think you can go wrong with Leupold, Pentax Lightseeker, Elite 4200-6500 series, Sightron SIII BigSky or the Vortex Viper scopes.
Only other recommendation would be... whatever scope you choose, get them with the fine cross hairs, target or MOA Dot reticle. Stay away from the duplex Multi-plex and mil dot... just no necessary for varminting... especially if you by target turrets and build a ballistic chart for your bullet/rifle combination.
Skeeter
1000yardstare said:
Ahhhh,, ya might try just taking the bolt out and looking through the barrel.. Scopes (AO or not) can fool ya at twenty feet...
As to the original topic,,, I'll have to agree with the Weaver suggestions for staying within your price range... Or any price range for that matter.. They're a good utilitarian scope.. Not as good as some,,, but better than a whole lot of em out there..
Just my opinion,, and probably worth half of the two cents I'd charge for it..
Luck
Charlie
My varmint rig will receive a Leatherwood/Hi-Lux Top Angle Proffessional, 7x-30x 50mm with 30mm tube. Base will be the new one pc Picatinny MilSpec Weaver Style from E-Arthur Brown,with Warne Rings. I own a 3x9 Hi-Lux on TC Encore Muzzle Loader and these lenses are photographic clear. My girlfriend shot a Big Buck in VERY Heavy Fog and she said deer was crystal clear in scope. This scope is very durable, bright and tough built. Scope comes with Sunshade and Mill Dot. These items stayed in my budget and had some left over to order a Lucus Bore Guide for my new rig. Thanks all for your ideas.
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