Rifle Scopes best in price range?

[NordicG3K]

I'm still relatively new here and have learned a lot, but I'd like to tap the collective experience here with regards to quality glass in different price ranges. In order to establish at least some kind of continuity I'll say that these scopes should be designed for tactical/competition use at ranges of 500 yards or further, and at least 10x in magnification (fixed or variable). Price categories are:

$0 - $300
$300 - $600
$600 - $1000
$1000 - $1500
$1500 - $2000
$2000+

So, what are your pics?

 

[deadly0311]

Re: best in price range?

$0 - $300: for a hair over 300 the SWFA Super Sniper 10x
$300 - $600: Falcon Menace
$600 - $1000: Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24
$1000 - $1500: IOR 3-18
$1500 - $2000: NF NXS
$2000+: Premier 5-25

these are all my personal choices.

 

[hoguer]

Re: best in price range?

$0 - $300 Burris FFII 4.5-14 (about $275 on eBay)
$300 - $600 Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 ($510)
$600 - $1000 IOR Valada FFP 2.5-10x42 ($950)
$1000 - $1500 Trijicon 5-20x50 ($1020) new but GREAT GLASS
$1500 - $2000 Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50/56
$2000+ USO/Schmidt Bender/Premier, whatever fits your needs best

 

[al redneck]

Re: best in price range?

$0-$300 Super Sniper (SWFA)
$300-$600 Vortex Viper or SS Variable (3-9, Not 10x )
$600-$1000 USO ST 10
$1000-$1500 NXS 3-15 or 5.5-22 ( used around $1300 )
$1500-$2000 PR Heritage 3-15
$2000+ PR Heritage 5-25

david