Hey folks, I've got an old Remington model 700 .308 that belonged to my dad. He bought it sometime in the late 70's and it was left to me when he passed. It currently has an old Tasco 3x9 on it which he mounted when he bought the rifle, the glass is actually pretty good on those older Tasco scopes and for sentimental reasons I've left the gun exactly as he had it. However, the last time I took it out to shoot it I noticed the scope was pretty fuzzy during late evening hours. I really hate to do it but at this point I think my dad would've replaced the scope himself anyway and it's a fine rifle which really deserves a nice optic.
My current budget allows me to spend around $150. I'd love to spend more on an optic for such a fine rifle but that's just not possible at the moment. So, keeping in mind that 300 yards would probably be the absolute longest shot I would ever need to make around here what are some good quality scopes in that price range that you guys have experience with? Aside from taking it deer hunting a few times a year the rifle stays in my safe so I don't need anything super tactical or fancy just a good, clear, durable optic for deer, hogs, or coyotes out to 300 yards.
My current budget allows me to spend around $150. I'd love to spend more on an optic for such a fine rifle but that's just not possible at the moment. So, keeping in mind that 300 yards would probably be the absolute longest shot I would ever need to make around here what are some good quality scopes in that price range that you guys have experience with? Aside from taking it deer hunting a few times a year the rifle stays in my safe so I don't need anything super tactical or fancy just a good, clear, durable optic for deer, hogs, or coyotes out to 300 yards.
