Better scope for a Savage 110 chambered in .308

ButchA · Guest

Thanks...

I know what you mean. But, the Simmons scope that is on there is from a "package deal" when the rifle was originally sold new back in 1997. That scope doesn't even have a popular make/model. It just says, "21017" and "Made in China" on the underside and Simmons "3-9x32" around the objective. Honest, I would rank it with Tasco and BSA.

Also, another issue that I have to take into consideration (if you look back at the photo of my Savage 110)... Look at the distance in the mounting rings. I need a scope that has, at minimum, a 6" mounting tube length. Either that, or I'll have to get a whole new base or ring extensions.

I am a deer hunter and not a 600 yard competitive target shooter. No offense to anyone... I just need a better scope in the 3-9x40 side for deer hunting out to 200-250 yards that won't break the bank, but still be rugged, and have beautiful clear optics. I mean, the Savage 110 was only $349.95 when I bought it! I'm sorry, but I just can't see slapping a $1000 scope on a $350 rifle. Say what you want...

Lately, the Bushnell Elite series have caught my attention because of the "rainguard" optics and their long mounting tube length.

Anyway, I have lots of time to shop for a new scope that will work perfectly with the old Savage 110 .308.

Butch A.

Raff · Guest

ButchA,

Good luck with your scope search. My situation is nearly identical to yours...I keep a couple open sight lever guns around for the thickets and my 110s for 100-yard plus shooting. My hunting is confined to North America. I don't shoot competition and have no desire to. And I can only fill deer/elk tags for a month or so, but I can fly fish year round! All animals that have ended up in my Nikon or Bushnell crosshairs have made their way into the freezer, oblivious to the fact they were downed with a "cheap" scope!

There are literally dozens and dozens of scopes that will fill your needs. I know the Nikons are great optics for the money....in fact, like somebody else mentioned, I've NEVER heard anyone complain about a Nikon. Like I mentioned earlier, I own the entire Pro staff series. And don't let anyone tell you that upgrading from your present scope to a Nikon Pro staff or Bushnell Legend or Elite is a waste of money. I know the cheap Simmons you are talking about....one of my 110s came with the same! Going to a Nikon, Bushnell or even the Simmons Whitetail Classic 3.5-10X40 is a quantum leap!

Once again, good luck!

Raff

Raff · Guest

Almost forgot.....by spending a few extra dollars on a 1-piece base with multiple ring slots you can solve the mounting length issue. Many manufacturers make them in aluminum and/or steel. I picked up two B-Square 1-piece bases for 110s with flat rear receiver (your rear receiver is either rounded or flat). These are Weaver-style and are fully compatible with Weaver-style rings. You'll get the eye relief you desire.

MrGman · Guest

http://www.opticsplanet.net/browning-3-9x40-mm-riflescope-883940m.html.

Check this one out. It has a 6 inch tube length, its in your price range, great optics. Will last the rest of your life and your rifle's. This and plenty of other scopes in the $200 to $250 price range will work great, meet all your needs. There are Bushnells in the 3200 series, Nikon Buckmaster series that will work.

Brownings are made by Bushnell and have a different set of A/R coatings that give more light transmission than the 3200 series. I really love mine. They are fog and waterproof, if you still want raingard get the Bushnell 3200 3X9.

Wvladimire · Guest

I use this model IOR for deer hunting. I have one on my Browning Gold 12 and my .50 cal muzzle loader. Works great for me and you CANNOT beat the glass in an IOR.

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Wvladimire · Guest

And you may want to go with a better ring and base set up too. Tactical Precision Systmes has excellent bases and rings for the money. So does Woods Trophy Hunter setups. And Burris and Leupold also have some nice set ups that won't set you back in cash.

What some people seem to forget, is that they spend a good deal of money on rifle and optics, then want to go cheap with the rings and bases. I know from experience that when I dropped my muzzle loader out of my tree stand, with the rings, bases, and scope I have on it. My zero setting, did not move when test fires three times. So IMHO spend the extra money and get a GOOD set of rings and base. It's worth it in the long run.

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ButchA · Guest