just bought a browning xbolt 270wsm. scope??

enf303 · #1 01-01-2009, 06:53 PM

I just picked up a browning x bolt medalion in 270wsm. she's a butte. I want to put a scope on her but dom't want to braek the bank. bushnell3200?.4200? or maybee nikon ? what do you guys recomend i think i'll probarbly spend $300-$400

lawlu · #2 01-01-2009, 06:56 PM

Leupold VXII - buy it from Prophet River. Great guy to deal with.

SHORTMAG · #3 01-01-2009, 08:33 PM

If you are gonna hunt an all weather, then go with the Elite 4200/W/rainguard....Leupy don't have that feature(unless you buy it eXtra...100.00...and screw em on!!

eric2381 · #4 01-01-2009, 09:11 PM

Leupold. After shooting Bushnells for most of my life, I have changed all of my rifles over to Leupolds. Good and clear, with dependable turrets. Plus thier warranty service is excellent, if it's ever needed. Good luck, Eric

Renslip · #5 01-01-2009, 09:24 PM

Friend of mine just bought the Xbolt in the 300wsm. Loves it. He put the leupold VX-L 4.5-14x50mm with the half moon out the bottom. Worth the money!! Hope you like yours as much as he does

jaylow? · #6 01-01-2009, 09:32 PM

for 300-400 . you can get a 3200 , maybe some 4200's. from nikon you can get the buckmasters, not to sure what you can get for the monarchs at that price. probably a leupold vx2 for sure a rifleman. burris fullfield2. browning scopes, most. (there just bushnells though). bump up your budget by a 100 or so and your options will grow. check out ebay or opticsplanet.com you can get really good prices. way better than you'll ever find here.

Scott N · #7 01-02-2009, 07:45 AM

Here's another vote for a Leupold VXII. A 3X9X40 is a nice all round scope.

JWilliscroft · #8 01-02-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lawlu

Leupold VXII - buy it from Prophet River. Great guy to deal with.

I'm unfamiliar with Prophet River. Please tell more !!

#9 01-02-2009, 09:56 AM

I just an x-bolt in 243 and placed a elite 3200 on it...nice combo. Let us know how that 270 wsm shoots, that may be my next rifle!

Ice Fishing Maniac · #10 01-02-2009, 01:46 PM

VX 2 gets my first vote, then maybe a Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 with Ballistic Plex or the Bushnell Elite 3200

Selkirk · #11 01-02-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by enf303

" . . . i think i'll probarbly spend $300-$400"

My recommendation would be to hold off until you can 'up' that amount by a fair bit. Because of the large number of threads on this forum about the importance of good optics (use the Search button), I won't get into the details on how important it is to match a rifle with a very good scope.

When putting together a new rig, there is a general 'rule-of-thumb' that many of us follow (including myself). It goes something like this; "Spend as much on the scope, as you did on the rifle".

jaybull · #12 01-02-2009, 05:29 PM

I spent 800 on my scope and in the 800 range i don't think you could go wrong with any name.jmo

Tundra Monkey · #13 01-02-2009, 07:01 PM

For $800 you can get a 1" swaro out of the States.....their $$'s though....Visa don't care

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lawlu · #14 01-02-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JWilliscroft

I'm unfamiliar with Prophet River. Please tell more !!

Hey JWilliscroft. I just bought a Tikka T3 from Clay at ProphetRiver. Have nothing but great things to say about him. Try going to his website to search for a Leupy, I think he has some of the better prices on those. PM me if you can't find it on google.