Rifle Scopes Long range rifle scope... on a budget

[adrian44]

I'm almost too embarrassed to ask, but I am looking to add a new scope for the times when I need something that I won't worry about much. I want to spend $200 max on something with a 50 or more objective, variable power, hand adjustable windage and elevation knobs, and can take the recoil of 300 winmag without issues. I know that for this money I shouldn't expect world class lenses, but I was hoping you can recommend scopes that are as decent as it gets for this sort of money

 

[Smooth_87]

10x42 swfa is as close as you'll get to your expectations at around $300

 

[sib1948]

^^^^ Exactly what I was thinking!

 

[ArmyJerry]

16x swfa, I have 4 of them, a great all purpose scope for the $. MRAD reticle

 

["HeysKSFirefighter]

I'm almost too embarrassed to ask, but I am looking to add a new scope for the times when I need something that I won't worry about much. I want to spend $200 max on something with a 50 or more objective, variable power, hand adjustable windage and elevation knobs, and can take the recoil of 300 winmag without issues. I know that for this money I shouldn't expect world class lenses, but I was hoping you can recommend scopes that are as decent as it gets for this sort of money

The features you want, at the price you want to pay, simply do not exist.

This is probably as close as you are going to get, and this scope is a spitting image of the Weaver GS Tactical 3-10x and reportedly is made in Japan on the exact same line as the Weaver.
Blackhawk 3-9x40 Tactical Riflescope

 

[adrian44]

The features you want, at the price you want to pay, simply do not exist.

This is probably as close as you are going to get, and this scope is a spitting image of the Weaver GS Tactical 3-10x and reportedly is made in Japan on the exact same line as the Weaver.
Blackhawk 3-9x40 Tactical Riflescope

This seems like an incredible value! Thanks.

 

[silentheart]

Let us know if the unicorn exist or it is a ugly duck.

 

[jjrgr21]

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_4_14X44_FFP_Scope_p/pa4-14xffp.htm

might try this

 

[42769vette]

Keep in mind that external hand adjust turrets are worthless if you buy a cheap scope that doesn't track.

Ill echo the SS recommendations.

 

[Downzero]

I also highly recommend that you assure that any scope you get has adjustable parallax or you can forget about hitting anything at any distance.

If you can really spend only $200 you need a fixed-power scope.

 

[s002wjh]

here is review for the primary arms budget one, i used before its pretty decent. however swfa 10x is another good choice, probably better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGroqvya_is

 

[Wyfox]

Check out Lucid Optics LUCID Rifle Scopes
I've personally shot rifles with the L5 and it works great for the money. You should be able to find one for approx $300 and the company has excellent customer service, I shoot with the owner regularly.

Here's a review Shoot one mile for just over one grand

 

[Onewolf42]

I also highly recommend that you assure that any scope you get has adjustable parallax or you can forget about hitting anything at any distance.

If you can really spend only $200 you need a fixed-power scope.

I've gotten numerous hits on the 6" target at 1000 yds using my Bushnell Elite 3200 10X scope that has no parallax/focus adjustment.

For the OP I would recommend either the Bushnell for $200 or the SWFA fixed 10/12X for $300. I have two of the SWFA 12X and I love them.