I bουght thіѕ rifle a week ago, It’s going tο bе mу primary bіg game rifle(mule deer – elk аnd black bear)\
Im looking fοr аn optic, maybe a Leupold, thаt wіll bе grеаt fοr a range οf 200-700yds. I’m looking fοr maybe 3 οf уουr favored scopes thаt i саn research mу self.
Leupold VX-3 4. 5-14×50
Here is what it looks like, but shop around and I’m sure you can find a better price.
http://www. cabelas. com/product/Shooting/Optics/Riflescopes%7C/pc/104792580/c/104752080/sc/104535180/Leupoldreg-VX-3-Riflescopes/748758. uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-optics-riflescopes%2F_%2FN-1100246%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104535180%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat104752080&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat104752080%3Bcat104535180
I think a 3-9x is the most popular variable power scope for big game hunting. Though, 700 yards is a FAR shot to take on an animal. Most people wont take a shot past 350 or so, unless shooting paper from a bench.
Look into Leupold as you said, also look at Bushnell Elite, and Nikon Monarchs. All good glass in your price range.
With your budget I’d go with Leupold. You should be able to find a very nice model for under $700. Get a Leupold and never look back. If I could afford it I would use Leupold’s on all my guns.
I’d recommend either a 3-9x or 4-12x for the most versatility on your rifle. But there’s nothing wrong with a fixed 4x or 6x either.