Good Scope for .338 Win Mag

[Centurion]

I am buying a .338 Win Mag rifle from a friend within the week. Does anybody have suggestions for a scope that will be good and be able to stand up to the recoil of this caliber rifle? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Especially if someone has a large bore rifle and optics they like. I looked over a friend's .338 Lapua Savage Model 110 today, and he has a Leupold Tactical scope on his. Thanks for any response.

 

[Rocknhat Kid]

Nightforce or Leupold.

 

[bigsky_songdogs]

Any quality scope will withstand that recoil, what do you plan on using it for? And how much do you want to spend?

 

[Centurion]

I want to be able to use it for long range shooting, which I have never done before. I also will use it for hunting. I'm leaning towards a Nightforce with BDC. I won't always have the money to buy one like I will have soon. If I am going to buy a Nightforce, now is the time. I have never done long range shooting of any kind with scopes. Even with ARs I just had open sights. If I had more experience with scopes and long range hunting the choice would be easier for me. My friend's Leupold Tactical didn't seem to have much eye relief, but maybe I am wrong.

 

[Tim Neitzke]

A 338WM is hardly a LR chambering, but it will get out there.

 

[Tim Neitzke]

I'd buy this in a second if I needed one.....
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/for...820#Post2411820

 

[Centurion]

Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeA 338WM is hardly a LR chambering, but it will get out there.

I don't know what's considered long range, but it should fill the bill for me. From what I have read it seems to reach out quite a ways. Thanks for the link to the scope.

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I just put a Minox 3-9 on mine. Check out CameraLand.com. The Minox has a large eye box so it will not "scope" you when you are at the range.

 

[willy1947]

I have a Leupold L scope on mine.