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    Posted: November/28/2016 at 20:08
Hi all looking for some experienced shooters to give me advice on a new scope.

Rifle: Remington 783 .308
Mods: Boyds pro varmint glass bedded, and a bipod.
Rifle use: Hunting Deer and Wild Hogs in Fl and GA distance unknown 25y - ???, Targets 100y - 500y(longest ive found local)

Requirements: Mil Dots a must both elevation and windage, Good tracking,
Preferred: price under the cost of the remmy which was $299

best bang for the buck, hopefully enough info to get some recommendations.


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First off, don't be shooting 500 yards at game. Go to the range and practice a bunch first at 500 yards. Long range isn't a game for the cheapest scope and rifle combination you can find. Not saying you need a $2000 outfit to do it, but you need the kind of experience that doesn't have to ask what scope. Don't take this as a rebuke, just being honest. Everybody started somewhere and none of us started out knowing all we needed to know to shoot 500 yards at game.


Put one of the SWFA  Super Sniper 6X MQ scopes on it and practice, practice,practice. You won't have any problem being proficient enough real quick to kill game out to about 200 yards. Most shots need not be any farther than that. Just take some time and know for sure what you can do before trying 500. Actually know what you can do before trying 200,but 200 is a lot easier goal to reach fast than 500.

Good luck and good shooting.

There is NO scope anywhere with a better reticle that will track anywhere near as well as the SWFA SS for anywhere close to $300.

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SS   6X42 MQ $299 on sale thru 11/29 $259 Will have wider field of view for the closer shots.
SS 10X42 MQ $299  on sale thru 11/29 $259  Wink

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would you know what height rings i would need for the 10x on the 783 with the stock Remington base pairs. My rifle came with a stock no name 3-9 x 40 and i got no info on what height rings those even came with
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Originally posted by R H Clark R H Clark wrote:

First off, don't be shooting 500 yards at game. Go to the range and practice a bunch first at 500 yards. Long range isn't a game for the cheapest scope and rifle combination you can find. Not saying you need a $2000 outfit to do it, but you need the kind of experience that doesn't have to ask what scope. Don't take this as a rebuke, just being honest. Everybody started somewhere and none of us started out knowing all we needed to know to shoot 500 yards at game.


Put one of the SWFA  Super Sniper 6X MQ scopes on it and practice, practice,practice. You won't have any problem being proficient enough real quick to kill game out to about 200 yards. Most shots need not be any farther than that. Just take some time and know for sure what you can do before trying 500. Actually know what you can do before trying 200,but 200 is a lot easier goal to reach fast than 500.

Good luck and good shooting.

There is NO scope anywhere with a better reticle that will track anywhere near as well as the SWFA SS for anywhere close to $300.


i had no intention of hunting from 500y. the ??? was dependent on how good i get with this rifle to get a clean & fast kill. which could be 100y 200y. 500y is just the range i will be shooting at for practice and fun. Eventually i plan on putting together a 700 either sps tac .308 or 700 LR in 300 win mag for myself and giving this 783 to my wife cause she wants to go hunting with me Loco 
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If you intend to hunt with this scope the 6X SWFA SS is the one you want, or else spend a bit more and get the 3X9X42 HD MQ. The 10X would be fine for targets but not what you want for a moving deer at 30 yards. I have no idea on ring height but call SWFA and they can likely help you out.


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Originally posted by infidel305 infidel305 wrote:

would you know what height rings i would need for the 10x on the 783 with the stock Remington base pairs. My rifle came with a stock no name 3-9 x 40 and i got no info on what height rings those even came with
base is 2 Remington 700 fronts if that matters
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Originally posted by R H Clark R H Clark wrote:

If you intend to hunt with this scope the 6X SWFA SS is the one you want, or else spend a bit more and get the 3X9X42 HD MQ. The 10X would be fine for targets but not what you want for a moving deer at 30 yards. I have no idea on ring height but call SWFA and they can likely help you out.


yeah i guess youre right, 6x should be good to 800y which i dont think i will be doing with a 783. when i get my long range rifle then the 10 or 12 will probably be a choice.
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I woudl consider spending extra and getting the SS 3-9x.  Then it can better be used for hunting and target.  It is a better scope all around than the classic SS's.  Glass upgrade a lone is worth it in my opinion, especially for hunting where low light is often a big need.   
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Originally posted by supertool73 supertool73 wrote:

I woudl consider spending extra and getting the SS 3-9x.  Then it can better be used for hunting and target.  It is a better scope all around than the classic SS's.  Glass upgrade a lone is worth it in my opinion, especially for hunting where low light is often a big need.   
dont know if i want to spend the money for this rifle. I still got a $2k build coming soon for my long range gun. The key to this build is 1moa or less for cheap as possible LOL.
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To stay within your budget, the 6x42 SS is indeed your best bet.  Personally, I like the MilQuad version.

It will do everything you need.   

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