Help Me Narrow Down Scope Choice for Savage 220

Vandy · Nov 24, 2014

I am in the process of trying to purchase a new scope for a Savage 220f. I have selected the below options, based purely on specs. I am hoping to look through as many of these as possible over the next few weeks, but I wanted to get some feedback on them as I have no personal experience with any of these models.

As I said, this will go on a Savage 220 and shots will range from up close to out to 200 yards, potentially. Low light performance is important. I am not too concerned with a ballistic type reticle, but I am not opposed to one either.

I appreciate any thoughts you might have on these scope options. All are in the $280 - $300 range at SWFA (have not bothered to price shop yet). I am setting $300 as my upper limit.

Bushnell Elite
Leupold Ultimate Slam
Nikon ProStaff 5
Vortex Viper

Thanks for your thoughts!

inkd · Nov 24, 2014

Vandy said:
I am in the process of trying to purchase a new scope for a Savage 220f. I have selected the below options, based purely on specs. I am hoping to look through as many of these as possible over the next few weeks, but I wanted to get some feedback on them as I have no personal experience with any of these models.

As I said, this will go on a Savage 220 and shots will range from up close to out to 200 yards, potentially. Low light performance is important. I am not too concerned with a ballistic type reticle, but I am not opposed to one either.

I appreciate any thoughts you might have on these scope options. All are in the $280 - $300 range at SWFA (have not bothered to price shop yet). I am setting $300 as my upper limit.

Bushnell Elite

Leupold Ultimate Slam

Nikon ProStaff 5

Vortex Viper

Thanks for your thoughts!

I have Nikons on the majority of the hunting long guns I own and love them.

Personally, I like the plain duplex reticle. I'm not a big fan of the circle around the crosshair stuff.

CharlieFoxtrot · Nov 24, 2014

I have used a savage 220 for three seasons now. It has a Nikon SlugHunter 3-9x40 BDC 200 on it. Love it and its does everything I need it to do. I shoot nothing but Remington Accutip 2 3/4" slugs through it. Was out yesterday just brushing up and first three rounds were a 1 3/4" group at 100 yards.

Vandy · Nov 24, 2014

I have looked at the Nikon SlugHunter, but am turned off a bit by the BDC. The idea of aiming through open circles does not sound too appealing to me. I have not, however, used one in person so I could be wrong.

In terms of the ballistic reticles of the scopes I listed, the Vortex Deadhold seems to be the most versatile as it is based on M.O.A. rather than a supposed distance. Granted, I could probably figure out the M.O.A. for other ballistic reticles if I had them and wanted to. The deadhold reticle also does not seem like it would clutter up the image like some others. On paper, its reticle seems to have finer aiming points than the Ultimate Slam. With the Nikon ProStaff 5 and Bushnell Elite, I would probably go with the standard duplex reticle.

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