I recently purchased a Savage 110 in 30-06 that came with a heavy/varmint contour barrel from the factory. It is a bit unusual in that regard.
It came with a Simmons 3X9 midrange price scope mounted with good rings. It was sighted in close enough that I didn't need to move things much to get right on target.
I was getting acceptable groups for hunting with this setup but had been hoping for better.
I had a different rifle that needed to go down the road that had a very nice 6X24 scope on it. I installed that scope on the Savage and took it to the range.
Man, what a difference. I can actually see well enough to aim more precisely which of course helps. The scope undoubtedly tracks and holds point of aim better.
I am now getting sub MOA groups out to 200 yards with match ammunition.
This makes me wonder if putting an even better scope on the rifle would improve things further or if I have simply reached the limits of my abilities.
I hate to spend the money for a high dollar scope just to see if I can gain a fraction of an inch at long range since I don't compete. This rifle will be a great hunting rifle as it is now.
I already have a different rifle set up with a very good and higher dollar scope that can shoot better groups than I am capable of doing.
What are your thoughts? Should I spring for a great scope and a set of great rings or leave it like it is?