Rifle Scopes Best $1,000 scope ???? What say the Hide???

[Buzzbee]

for long range shooting and hunting. Please, no Vortex. Needs to be "fairly" lightweight (<27oz.)

 

[Mooseknuckles]

The Hide says search function will bring up a ton of results on this subject.

 

[buffalowinter]

Any used Nightforce.

 

[BoilerUP]

Bushnell LRTSi if you can find one.

 

[GrumpyOleFart]

Girlie men fear Vortex Razor II.

 

[longshot2000]

Any used Nightforce.

Probably this. Maybe a mid-magnification SHV.

 

[DPS03]

for long range shooting and hunting. Please, no Vortex. Needs to be "fairly" lightweight (<27oz.)

A lot of folks (me included) like the Brownell's 5-25x56 but I think it's heavier than you like. Japanese made and a great warranty though. Lots of options at the $1,000 mark.

 

[samson7x]

LRHS/LRTS

 

[gr8fuldoug]

We've got an opened box, new Nightforce SHV 4-14x56 - .25MOA - Forceplex Center Only Illumination for only $999.99. This may be a good option for you

 

[_Windrider_]

valdadA recon like a boss

 

[Ffjmoore]

I have a vx 3I lrp that I like. Can find them used for well under 1k

 

[JeffLebowski]

If you want new, Brownells MPO 5-25.

 

[264win]

Bushnell hdmr or lrhs

 

[sleeplz]

I'd go tasco.

 

[Totoro]

Bushy LRTS gets my vote.

 

[sandwarrior]

for long range shooting and hunting. Please, no Vortex. Needs to be "fairly" lightweight (<27oz.)

What's your issue with the scope that perfectly fits your need?

 

[Abbotm2]

Take a look at Vortex, they have have whole lines that fit your needs

 

[Dr. Strangelove_207]

Something from the Meopta Optika6 line? They punch well above their weight by all accounts.

 

[Blackrifle1]

Might not be exactly what you're looking for. Bushnell has the Elite Tactical DMR 2 Pro 3.5-21x50 at $1,559....BUT if you're a veteran, the price is discounted!

 

[texastonk]

That a great deal for vets. I bought mine almost a year ago new for $1250. ive seen them used for $1100

Might not be exactly what you're looking for. Bushnell has the Elite Tactical DMR 2 Pro 3.5-21x50 at $1,559....BUT if you're a veteran, the price is discounted $650!!! I just bought it yesterday (directly from Bushnell) and price was $949.99!

 

[dirtbiker250]

I personally have 3. 3-15x42 swfa FFP scopes. All of them track 100% perfect to 10 mils( far as I felt I needed to go). And are 24oz.

 

[longrange454]

Just put a Trijicon Credo HX 2.5-15x42 on my 308. So far i like. Havn't had a lot of time to really put it through it's paces though.

 

[Point&Shoot67]

For a scope that does everything well, I'd recommend the Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30X56 34mm tube. It does go slightly over the $1,000 and weight range but has decent glass, 32 mils of elevation, an illuminated Christmas tree reticle, zero stop, locking windage turret, and has been shown in many samples to track perfectly. It's also backed by a no BS guarantee/warranty. I know there's some that don't like Athlon but in the case of the Ares ETR and the flagship Cronos BTR I can't say that I understand why. They are rugged scopes that just plain work.

Just got the Anthlon Cronos. Took to range yesterday. Best scope I ever bought. Although $1399 is a stiff hit. In the long run, I'll be glad I did.

 

[MLS2GO]

Cameraland as I write this has Cronus Special of $1149.99. That is an great deal on that scope.

 

[Point&Shoot67]

You must have taken advantage of their sale they were having recently. If memory serves, their MAP price for the Cronos is $1,699.99. That price still isn't bad for what you get though. What you had to give for one is obviously better.

I forgot to say that I got the Military Discount. Very significant.

 

[Point&Shoot67]

Cameraland as I write this has Cronus Special of $1149.99. That is an great deal on that scope.

OK. Now I'm feeling a little sick. Seems there's always a better deal somewhere. Oh well, that life.

 

[TNhuntsman]

Here is an example of most likely my novice eye for glass or maybe it's the fact I'm not a glass whore. You decide, but keep in mind that I own both.

Athlon Optics Ares ETR $1,199.99
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Leupold Mk5 HD 5-25X56 H59 reticle $2,500
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Between my two samples of each I can tell very little difference in optical quality. Like most everyone else that has experience with the Athlon Ares ETR, I'm amazed Athlon was able to get such a quality scope out of China at the price point Athlon sells it at.

My understanding is the Ares ETR has a lot of the same components of the Cronus but assembly takes place in China instead of Japan.

 

[MK3XXX]

I sold a barely used Athlon Ares ETR with nightforce rings for $900 There are used deals out there for $1000 or less on many good options

 

[MK3XXX]

Things like this make me ask myself where was I when there was such a deal?

Thought i was buying a house at the time and wanted the extra funds, didnt get the house now im building another rifle. Just keep an eye out for deals

 

[MLS2GO]

The two share similar qualities for sure. I think one of the the biggest differences between them is the Cronos is made in Japan and the Ares is made in China. The strange thing about the Ares is to my knowledge its glass is also made in China.

I have both the Ares ETR and the Cronus BTR. The Cronus is better in small ways IMHO. There is a little more leeway in the eye relief to get a clear picture. The Turrets are both good, but different. The Ares is more audible, the Cronus smoother. On my Ares the tick marks on the turret are a tiny bit off of exactly lining up. Not enough to be a problem, just ever so slightly off. The zero stop works the same on both. I bought the Ares first and then the Cronus. I am happy with both purchases.

 

[Rocky59]

Athlon Ares ETR without a doubt, they have ED glass and they track incredibly well. VERY hard to beat this scope for its price.

 

[koshkin]

Bushnell LRTSi 4.5-18x44
Brownells MPO 3-18x50
SWFA SS 3-15x42

ILya

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Cameraland as I write this has Cronus Special of $1149.99. That is an great deal on that scope.

This weekend in our A Taste of Black Friday Sale the Cronus BTR's are only $1,149.99

 

[SepticDeath]

Athlon Ares ETR without a doubt, they have ED glass and they track incredibly well. VERY hard to beat this scope for its price.

Agree. ETR is an awesome scope for the price. I own 2 Razors and a Mark 5 and ETR isn't a slouch at it's price point. As stated above if I had one small complaint it would be the lines on both turrets not lining up perfectly. Great scope and I don't regret my purchase one bit.

 

[Tokay444]

Hide say double budget. More opportunity present.

 

[Budrichard]

I just purchased on sale from Doug an Athlon ARES BTR gen2 4.5-27X50 for $800.
Ticked all the boxes on my wish list.
27.3oz
Mounted and shot yesterday on a Ruger 10/22 Custom Shop.
Very nice scope.
Only change I would make is the turret adjustments are very sensitive, the clicks are very tactile, not mushy but a heavy hand will get mulitple clicks until you adjust to it.

 

[Tokay444]

Why when there are capable scopes at or just over the OP's budget?

Because double is better than "just over".

 

[Tokay444]

k.

 

[J@50n]

The Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 is the best scope I have under $1000. But if light weight matters, the Leupold Mark 5 HD is pretty light, and might be possible to find under $1000 used.

 

[russkim04]

Vector taurus best sub 400, athlon ares etr best sub 1000

 

[Average guy]

Call @gr8fuldoug at Cameralandny. He’s very good to deal with and will get you into the best scope for your money.

 

[308pirate]

Steiner P4Xi 4-16X56

Get it from Doug at Cameraland

 

[Budrichard]

“Vector taurus best sub 400, athlon ares etr best sub 1000”

Best price I can find on Ares ETR is $1200?

 

[clcustom1911]

for long range shooting and hunting. Please, no Vortex. Needs to be "fairly" lightweight (<27oz.)

You mean like a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44 mrad, FFP, with illumination. 28 oz. Under $1k.

Does me just fine at matches, and in the desert out to 1500. Haven't taken it hunting, but I'm sure if I can do 2 MOA steel at any given distance, I'm sure it will place a bullet into an animal at the same distances.

 

[Neurotic]

“Vector taurus best sub 400, athlon ares etr best sub 1000”

Best price I can find on Ares ETR is $1200?

I think it's $1,009 at the lowest place (typically $15 shipping and no tax)... They're a drop shipper, so don't expect much/any CS.

https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/813869021211

 

[Jscb1b]

Athlon ETR. Athlon Cronus BTR for a little over $1200.