rifle scopes

[SandburRanch]

I just went on the website to get more info and they want to know WHICH ACTION (LONG OR SHORT) Remington 700????? What kind of a question is that?

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If you filled in a space for caliber it was a dumb question on their part.

A .270 is a long action. My .243 Remington 700 is a short action.

Your old bases may work. While your old scope is mounted measure from the objective lens center to the top of the barrel to see if a 40mm will work.

 

[foggy1111]

I just went on the website to get more info and they want to know WHICH ACTION (LONG OR SHORT) Remington 700????? What kind of a question is that? I bought it in 1984, it's a 700 BDL cal .270
Then they ask ONE piece or 2 Piece base mount.....I don't have the gun with me at this time... I don't suppose my old Weaver rings would be tall enough to accomodate a 40MM scope......?

As said your 270 is a long action. Typically you can mount a 40mm scope with either low or medium rings...but so much depends on the bases and brand of rings.

I'd bet your old Weaver bases and rings would work just fine. How much room is under your current Redfield scope at the front bell? Could you turn the scope 90 degrees and still not touch the barrel with the scope? If so, then I think a 40mm scope would fit with the existing rings.....as that is about the size of your Redfield with the "TV type" widefield scope.

Typically those Weaver rings went with Weaver two-piece bases.

No gaurantees.

If not, new rings and bases are going to set you back about $35. or so....depending on brand / quality. The Luepold / Redfield style are easy to mount.

 

[jk96]

Take a look at the Nikon scopes. Should be able to pick up a 3x9 Pro staff on sale at Cabellas/Bass Pro from $100-$150. If you want a nice scope for the money you might step up to the Nikon Buckmaster for $200-$220. I've had a 3x9 Buckmaster mounted on my .300 win mag for 10 years and has held its zero year after year. Glass is clear and doesn't fog and good in low light.

Leupold also has it's rifleman scope on sale in 3x9 from $169 to $199 at Cabelas. Never used is but has the Leupold name behind it and reviews look good.

 

[jcm102]

The reason the other site is asking about long or short action is because there is a newer caliber 270 wsm (winchester short magnum) that is a short action magnum version of the classic 270 caliber that you have (circa 1984).

You are correct. You get what you pay for. You have already heard from "leupold" fans, bushnell, nikon, etc. All of those brands offer quality scopes. However, I would NOT reccommend the leupold rifleman. I have one and am not happy with it. The scope adjustment screws don't have a positive "click" for each incremental adjustment. We put a Nikon ($150) range on my son's 270 and I am happy with that one.

I would also caution you to be careful of the "bigger" objectives (44 & 50mm). Often times those require taller scope rings. By using the higher mounts, it puts the scope "line of sight" or sight plane even higher over the top of your barrel's firing plane. This will exagerate the "rise" and "fall" of your bullet. Stay with the 40mm objective and you'll be happy and should be able to use your existing rings / bases.

You will be happy with the clarity and light transmission of most of the modern scopes once you jump up to the $150+ price range. The more you spend, the better glass, lens coating, etc.

Good Luck

John

 

[Toyboy]

I'm another Leupold guy, scopes and bases (2 piece). I have them mounted on guns from .270 Win to .338 Win Mag and have never had to mess with them after sighting in. Although mine are 3x9x40 with duplex cross hairs, I've never hunted with any of them over 4x and that includes deer, elk and moose.. To me, the hi powered scopes that are advertised today would be more suited for a varmint gun than a serious hunting rifle. Heck a 2x7 would be adequate for probably 90% of today's hunters.

Every opinion you'll get here (even mine) is going to be skewed to what us hunters/shooters are using and comfortable with. Or what someone heard Joe Blow say was great and really don't have a clue themselves.

Go to a store and look through some different brands and then decide whats best for you. That's the only way to find one that you'll be satisfied with

As far as mounts, the ones you now have will work fine if you want to keep them if you stay with 40mm objective.