Optics for a 30-06 advice please

[stratts]

Hi guys,
I'm gonna be needing some glass for the 30-06 coming my way and am not sure what level of optics I need to be saving for?

I will be shooting no further than 150 yds for starters and have a nice old Jap Tasco 3-9x50 with a 30-30 reticle if it's the same tube diameter as the rings. Would this handle the recoil ok to get me going as it's a nice clear scope but was originally on an FAC air rifle from 20 years ago.

If not what would you suggest without breaking the bank?

Cheers

Stratts

 

[Paul at Fechan]

3-12 and get a zeiss to 'fit in'

 

[bewsher500]

150yds?

6x42 Swaro, Schmidt or similar
8x50/56 if you really must!
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its a point a shoot rifle at point and shoot distances.

 

[cockerdog]

Any decent 6x42 or above its a mine field of options out there.

 

[Munty_Hunter]

Absolutely love my Zeiss classic 7x50 (£360) and have shot Deer to 240m and foxes further. Don't overcomplicate what doesn't need to be!

 

[sikadog]

Stratts
The BSA would be naked without a 6 x 42 swarovski I took it off last night it had been on 20 years.

 

[Claret_Dabbler]

A 7x or 8x is a pretty good general deer stalking scope. However 30/06 is the ultimate general purpose rifle, and that needs a variable. If the cash is available, I would go with a Swaro 1.7-10x42. MacLeod has non illuminated versions for under £900.

 

[tusker]

Have had a Bushnell 3-9X50 on mine for about 5 years now been to Africa and 4 seasons hind and stag stalking in Scotland as well as the usual Roe Fallow . Bright light , no light first thing in the morning and last knockings. The only shots missed were the ones I messed up great scope. If I were you spend the cash you save on stalking. Just because its cheaper dosent mean its no good.

Tusker

 

[nicholiath]

I have a 6x42 meopta on my 30.06

 

[sikadog]

Stratts
If you are going to buy a scope make sure it has a 1" tube, 30mm rings are nearly impossible to find to fit a BSA I think Bewsher sold a set on Ebay last year for £150

 

[Brithunter]

Ahhh actually it's not difficult to modify rings fort eh ZKK/CZ 550 to fit the BSA actions of the Hunter/Regent/Majestic and 1st pattern Monarchs.

Also Lynx/B-Square still make them I think you will find as do Apel.

 

[sikadog]

Kevin the only problem was the lack of recoil pin

 

[stratts]

Thanks for the advice chaps the idea is to keep things as cheap as poss for the time being so unfortunately £900 is a no go for a scope!!!

I can see the lr going back up for sale to fund some glass instead of a rifle, lol!!!

What about my old tasco in the short term, would it handle the recoil without damage?

Cheers

 

[bewsher500]

well my £50 Nikko Stirling handles the .270 without a problem so I don't see why not

​sharp way to find out!

 

[sikadog]

Should not be a problem Stratts

 

[pendle]

I have nikko sterling scopes [jap glass] on all my rifles 6.5, 243 , 22.250 they work great

 

[stratts]

Cheers guys that's refreshing to hear as I have 2 Nikko Sterling Gamekings on my rimmies and I really like them!!

Again SD has come up trumps though and Biker1 has offered to loan me a Meopta 6x42 til I get sorted!!

 

[Brithunter]

There you go and not the first time someone has done so on this forum either.