Hey, I just recently built an 18" 6.8 spc and want to get a scope for a little deer/hog hunting and target shooting. Im on a budget at the moment dont want to go above $250, would like to stay under if possible. Here is what ive been looking at so far. <span style="font-weight: bold">Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 , nikon primos 3-9x40, Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40, Millet buck gold 4-16x56, or a Vortex diamondback 3-9x40.</span> Any help would be greatly appriciated. Also some reccomendation on a decent set of rings would be nice. Thanks
Rifle Scopes budget optic help
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Vortex has great glass and service.... I haven't had any experience with any of the scopes you mention, but just based of of glass and service of other scopes from the brands you mentioned, I would go Vortex.
Hope this helps-
Vortex has great glass and service.... I haven't had any experience with any of the scopes you mention, but just based of of glass and service of other scopes from the brands you mentioned, I would go Vortex.
Hope this helps-
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My recommendation is to buy used. You can often get a better scope at reasonable prices - $250 might be pushing it a bit, but be patient, know your values, and hit every classifieds section on the net. You can narrow down which sites "deal in" the type of optic you are looking for and once you've an idea on prices, hit those sites like a phone on speed dial. Eventually, you'll get lucky.
I bought <span style="text-decoration: underline"> two</span> Leupold tactical Vari X III 3.5x10s and a VXIII 2.5x8 in one week for $300 each. Yeah, they're old technology, but are still damn good scopes. You just need to be johnny-on-the-spot.....
Kaiser Norton
My recommendation is to buy used. You can often get a better scope at reasonable prices - $250 might be pushing it a bit, but be patient, know your values, and hit every classifieds section on the net. You can narrow down which sites "deal in" the type of optic you are looking for and once you've an idea on prices, hit those sites like a phone on speed dial. Eventually, you'll get lucky.
I bought <span style="text-decoration: underline"> two</span> Leupold tactical Vari X III 3.5x10s and a VXIII 2.5x8 in one week for $300 each. Yeah, they're old technology, but are still damn good scopes. You just need to be johnny-on-the-spot.....
Kaiser Norton
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Check out the Vortex Crossfire 4-16x50 Comes in mildot or dupleax Illuminated 30mm tube 4" sunshade and the Vortex VIP warrinty. I just got mine in ang Im immpressed.
Liberty Optics has them for under 250.
Call Scott he will be glade to help and answer ant questions you have.
Check out the Vortex Crossfire 4-16x50 Comes in mildot or dupleax Illuminated 30mm tube 4" sunshade and the Vortex VIP warrinty. I just got mine in ang Im immpressed.
Liberty Optics has them for under 250.
Call Scott he will be glade to help and answer ant questions you have.
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The Elite 10x certainly represents a good value but I am thinking he would be better off with a variable considering the stated purpose. I think I would be looking for a 1-6 power or the like.
The Elite 10x certainly represents a good value but I am thinking he would be better off with a variable considering the stated purpose. I think I would be looking for a 1-6 power or the like.
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Go with a Sightron II 3-9x42 for $212.00 great for hunting and target shooting at long distance with 95 moa of adjustment. Great glass and lifetime replacement warranty. For $12.00 more of your stated limit you can get one with a holdover reticle for hunting at long distance also with a 95moa of adjustment.
Go with a Sightron II 3-9x42 for $212.00 great for hunting and target shooting at long distance with 95 moa of adjustment. Great glass and lifetime replacement warranty. For $12.00 more of your stated limit you can get one with a holdover reticle for hunting at long distance also with a 95moa of adjustment.
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I have the Bushnell 3200 3-9x40 on a 45-70 that is considered a primitive weapon in Mississippi. For hunting, the rainguard is very nice. I would NOT recommend the firefly illumination feature as the reticle is HUGE in the sight picture.
I have hit both deer and hogs very successfully with the setup despite the weapon that it is on.
For the price, it is a great hunting scope.
I have the Bushnell 3200 3-9x40 on a 45-70 that is considered a primitive weapon in Mississippi. For hunting, the rainguard is very nice. I would NOT recommend the firefly illumination feature as the reticle is HUGE in the sight picture.
I have hit both deer and hogs very successfully with the setup despite the weapon that it is on.
For the price, it is a great hunting scope.
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Oh yeah, I use Warne rings with the setup, and they work just fine. TPS also has great aluminum rings that are of great quality.
Oh yeah, I use Warne rings with the setup, and they work just fine. TPS also has great aluminum rings that are of great quality.
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Out of these three which would you go with? Bushnell Elite 3200 Rifle 3-9x 40mm DOA 600 Reticle $279, Elite 3200 3-9x50 with multix reticle $259, or a 4200 3-9x40 with mulitx reticle $259.
Out of these three which would you go with? Bushnell Elite 3200 Rifle 3-9x 40mm DOA 600 Reticle $279, Elite 3200 3-9x50 with multix reticle $259, or a 4200 3-9x40 with mulitx reticle $259.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Imurhuckleberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Go with a Sightron II 3-9x42 for $212.00 great for hunting and target shooting at long distance with 95 moa of adjustment. Great glass and lifetime replacement warranty. For $12.00 more of your stated limit you can get one with a holdover reticle for hunting at long distance also with a 95moa of adjustment. </div></div>
1+ in that price range sightron wins hands down!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Imurhuckleberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Go with a Sightron II 3-9x42 for $212.00 great for hunting and target shooting at long distance with 95 moa of adjustment. Great glass and lifetime replacement warranty. For $12.00 more of your stated limit you can get one with a holdover reticle for hunting at long distance also with a 95moa of adjustment. </div></div>
1+ in that price range sightron wins hands down!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TDK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Out of these three which would you go with? Bushnell Elite 3200 Rifle 3-9x 40mm DOA 600 Reticle $279, Elite 3200 3-9x50 with multix reticle $259, or a 4200 3-9x40 with mulitx reticle $259.
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Not answering your question, but I'd go with the boys and get the S2...
John
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TDK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Out of these three which would you go with? Bushnell Elite 3200 Rifle 3-9x 40mm DOA 600 Reticle $279, Elite 3200 3-9x50 with multix reticle $259, or a 4200 3-9x40 with mulitx reticle $259.
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Not answering your question, but I'd go with the boys and get the S2...
John
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I like the Burris XTR rings. They seem very sturdy and are lower priced. I think I paid around $40-$50 for mine and have no complaints.
I like the Burris XTR rings. They seem very sturdy and are lower priced. I think I paid around $40-$50 for mine and have no complaints.
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