I had my heart set on a Elite 6500 scope that went up to 30 power until I realized it wasnt a FFP. I was hoping to trade my tikka T3 stainless .22-250 for a decent scope and could add a little money if necessary. Anyone have any suggestions? I liked the 6500 because it also had a very low power setting also. Anything out there similar only in a FFP?
Rifle Scopes FFP scope under $600????
- Thread starter petefixer
- Start date
Re: FFP scope under $600????
bsa and falcon unless vortex has something i think. i only know because a while back people were looking for low cost mil/mil and they both came up
bsa and falcon unless vortex has something i think. i only know because a while back people were looking for low cost mil/mil and they both came up
Re: FFP scope under $600????
midway USA caries the Weaver tactical FFP mil-mil with enhanced mil-dot reticule. it is $750, but they usually have a promo code on hear for $50 off. this is a very good scope for the money. what is your reason for wanting a 30 power scope. more power is not better on cheap scopes.
midway USA caries the Weaver tactical FFP mil-mil with enhanced mil-dot reticule. it is $750, but they usually have a promo code on hear for $50 off. this is a very good scope for the money. what is your reason for wanting a 30 power scope. more power is not better on cheap scopes.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
Look in the Optics FS section. I just sold a Vortex 4-16 ffp for 600, so deals can be had if you wait for the right scope.
Look in the Optics FS section. I just sold a Vortex 4-16 ffp for 600, so deals can be had if you wait for the right scope.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
Unfortunately you get what you pay for. Under $600 you are almost wasting your money. In that price bracket I stick to proven fixed power scopes (SWFA SS, old school bulletproof reliability.
Unfortunately you get what you pay for. Under $600 you are almost wasting your money. In that price bracket I stick to proven fixed power scopes (SWFA SS, old school bulletproof reliability.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
For FFP less than $600 I'd be looking for a good used Bushnell 3-12 x 44 FFP or SWFA SS 3-9 FFP unless you can find a smoking deal on a 4-16 Viper PST FFP.
The Bushnell's standard mildot reticle might not be as useful as the Viper PST but the Bushnell is a solid optic. Good glass, reliable tracking & knobs. Both my 3-12's have noticeably better glass than my 4-16 PST did (although I may have received a substandard example from Vortex.) I did prefer the turrets & reticle on the PST over the Bushnell.
Haven't used or looked through the SWFA 3-9 FFP but if it's anything like their other scopes you probably can't go wrong.
For FFP less than $600 I'd be looking for a good used Bushnell 3-12 x 44 FFP or SWFA SS 3-9 FFP unless you can find a smoking deal on a 4-16 Viper PST FFP.
The Bushnell's standard mildot reticle might not be as useful as the Viper PST but the Bushnell is a solid optic. Good glass, reliable tracking & knobs. Both my 3-12's have noticeably better glass than my 4-16 PST did (although I may have received a substandard example from Vortex.) I did prefer the turrets & reticle on the PST over the Bushnell.
Haven't used or looked through the SWFA 3-9 FFP but if it's anything like their other scopes you probably can't go wrong.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: irondude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How did we ever survive without FFP??
My SFP scopes still perform fine! </div></div>
The same can be said for the internet, cell phones, microwaves, fixed power scopes, and the list goes on. If there is some new tech that can make life/shooting easier, why not use it?
Now go and wait 35 mins to cook your corndog in the oven
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: irondude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How did we ever survive without FFP??
My SFP scopes still perform fine! </div></div>
The same can be said for the internet, cell phones, microwaves, fixed power scopes, and the list goes on. If there is some new tech that can make life/shooting easier, why not use it?
Now go and wait 35 mins to cook your corndog in the oven
Re: FFP scope under $600????
Well I picked up a Falcon a couple years ago to play with just to check out the concept of ffp and a mil/mil setup and have to admit its still chugging along pretty good. The only issue that has come up so far is that the travel at the end of the erector gets a little "imprecise". Tracking through the first 6-8mils is right on the money but then it gets a bit erratic, sometimes at the upper end you get a true mil of movement, sometimes it is between .7-1.4mils.
Like mentioned, you get what you pay for but grabbing a used falcon for $300 might be a good way of seeing what you need vs what you want. Worst case you send it back down the road for the same thing you paid for it and have some experience to guide your next selection.
Well I picked up a Falcon a couple years ago to play with just to check out the concept of ffp and a mil/mil setup and have to admit its still chugging along pretty good. The only issue that has come up so far is that the travel at the end of the erector gets a little "imprecise". Tracking through the first 6-8mils is right on the money but then it gets a bit erratic, sometimes at the upper end you get a true mil of movement, sometimes it is between .7-1.4mils.
Like mentioned, you get what you pay for but grabbing a used falcon for $300 might be a good way of seeing what you need vs what you want. Worst case you send it back down the road for the same thing you paid for it and have some experience to guide your next selection.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-9x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P50716.aspx
SWFA's SS 3-9x42 is $600. Has FFP, mil/mil, Mil-Quad Reticle, OK for.50 Cal.
Can't beat that.
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-9x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P50716.aspx
SWFA's SS 3-9x42 is $600. Has FFP, mil/mil, Mil-Quad Reticle, OK for.50 Cal.
Can't beat that.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
+1 on the SS 3-9 FFP. Look on the sample list on SWFA, the used optics for sale section here, or buy a new one in either Mil-Dot or Mil-Quad from SWFA. May not have the magnification range you ultimatley want, but it's a hell of alot of scope for the money - $599.00 new. You can also look at the group buy and get the 3-9 kit for $599.
+1 on the SS 3-9 FFP. Look on the sample list on SWFA, the used optics for sale section here, or buy a new one in either Mil-Dot or Mil-Quad from SWFA. May not have the magnification range you ultimatley want, but it's a hell of alot of scope for the money - $599.00 new. You can also look at the group buy and get the 3-9 kit for $599.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
Now go and wait 35 mins to cook your corndog in the oven [/quote]
Sounds good, I could go for a corn dog right now!
Now go and wait 35 mins to cook your corndog in the oven
Sounds good, I could go for a corn dog right now!
Re: FFP scope under $600????
Hey Pete, I sent you a message.
+1 for the weaver!
Hey Pete, I sent you a message.
+1 for the weaver!
Re: FFP scope under $600????
I just picked up a Weaver Tactical FFP Mil/Mil from Midway for 679.00. It has their enhanced mildot reticle and is a 3 x 15. We will see how well it does. I also have an M5 leupold 6.5x20 ffp to compare it to.
I just picked up a Weaver Tactical FFP Mil/Mil from Midway for 679.00. It has their enhanced mildot reticle and is a 3 x 15. We will see how well it does. I also have an M5 leupold 6.5x20 ffp to compare it to.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cowboycoffee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just picked up a Weaver Tactical FFP Mil/Mil from Midway for 679.00. It has their enhanced mildot reticle and is a 3 x 15. We will see how well it does. I also have an M5 leupold 6.5x20 ffp to compare it to. </div></div>
How'd you get that price? List is 749.99, and the best code I can find is $50 off $500 or more. thanks.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cowboycoffee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just picked up a Weaver Tactical FFP Mil/Mil from Midway for 679.00. It has their enhanced mildot reticle and is a 3 x 15. We will see how well it does. I also have an M5 leupold 6.5x20 ffp to compare it to. </div></div>
How'd you get that price? List is 749.99, and the best code I can find is $50 off $500 or more. thanks.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
Midway has more of the FFP Bushnell 4200 scopes instock so I would suspect that they are going to be on sale real soon.
6-24x FFP 4200
3-12x FFP 4200
Midway has more of the FFP Bushnell 4200 scopes instock so I would suspect that they are going to be on sale real soon.
6-24x FFP 4200
3-12x FFP 4200
Re: FFP scope under $600????
Midway had the Bushnell 3-12x on sale recently for $550 & 6-24x for $650.
--
Midway had the Bushnell 3-12x on sale recently for $550 & 6-24x for $650.
--
Re: FFP scope under $600????
WEaver tactical
Midway sends out a coupon for your birthday...this year I got a 10% off discount on my orders.
WEaver tactical
Midway sends out a coupon for your birthday...this year I got a 10% off discount on my orders.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
check out the new SS 3-9
check out the new SS 3-9
Re: FFP scope under $600????
The Weaver comes in today and I will put it through some paces tomorrow. I will post my review on it tomorrow.
The Weaver comes in today and I will put it through some paces tomorrow. I will post my review on it tomorrow.
Re: FFP scope under $600????
Well the UPS guy didn't show up today...so i'll have to wait for one more day for the weaver
Well the UPS guy didn't show up today...so i'll have to wait for one more day for the weaver
