[DMA1189]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone out there had any insights as to a good scope to put on my mauser k98?

 

[Jeff_850]

whats your budget?
what do you intend to use the scope for?
these are some questions that will help you determine it

 

[DMA1189]

i have about a 500 dollar budget and need something that will perform to 800 meters. I may also have the action rechambered to .308 and sell everything but the action and build a custom rifle from there.

 

[spade]

For shots to 800meters i would rechamber to either 308 or 30-06.
Buy the weaver KT-15, great 15x fixed scope.
Also Mueller makes a 25 power scope that I really really love.

 

[Jeff_850]

leupold is my personal favorite
aspecially if your shooting 800m

 

[spade]

Does leupold make anything other than a 9 Power for under 500 dollars?

 

[DMA1189]

Those sound like good suggestions but i just now read abot the tasco super sniper. does anyone have any opinions on this scope?

 

[spade]

its crap, dont buy it... smack the **** out of yourself for even thinking of it...

thats just my opinion.... but then again im always right so...

 

[Jeff_850]

you can get a 4-12x or a 4.5-14x might be a bit more than $500 ahh crap sry

is your mauser modified any? im not sure if a stock mauser 98k is your best selection for 800m shooting

 

[DMA1189]

Yes my mauser does have modifications. Its action has been squared and lapped and i have a custom shilen barrel i sent in to match the action and the contour of the original barrel minus the sights.

 

[Jeff_850]

ok just makin sure
is it still in 8mm?

what scope power range are you looking for?

 

[DMA1189]

Yes it is still 8mm, but i have heard this is a suitable sniping cartridge. What are your opinions on this. And to tell you the truth about the optics, if I cant find any I like in the is price range, I am going to save and buy an Unertl 10x with a 2inch objective and 2ft length. Thanx,