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Best Scope for the money
Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:32 pm
I'm getting a new rifle. I'm going to pick up my Winchester model 70 on Friday, I've always hunted with leupold's. What do you think is the best "bang for your buck" scope out there. I would love to spend under 150 if possible. I understand that 95% of the time you get what you pay for, but are there any reasonably priced very good scopes out there?
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Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:34 pm to Tigah32
Leupold from academy 297.00 i think
Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:39 pm to Tigah32
monarch
Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:45 pm to Tigah32
The scope makes the rifle. Limiting yourself to $150 is not going to get you much scope at all.
Nikon Buckmasters is a decent scope for the money, if you have a limited budget.
Nikon Buckmasters is a decent scope for the money, if you have a limited budget.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:12 pm to 4LSU2
Ive got some nikons, and leupolds.. And im gona tell ya, look at the brand mueller. I got one as a budget scope for a gun and it is now my favorite scope! Lifetime warranty also, very good glass. Would definitely get another
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:14 pm to Tigah32
Zeiss Conquest Series
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Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:15 pm to Tigah32
quote:
I understand that 95% of the time you get what you pay for, but are there any reasonably priced very good scopes out there?
i've heard/read good things about redfield scopes. if i remember correctly they are made on the same manufacturing line as the leupolds. nikon's aren't horrible either if you don't know any better.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:24 pm to wiltznucs
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Zeiss Conquest Series
This is one hell of a scope but I believe it is out of his price range.
I recommend Redfield Revolution and Revenge scopes. They're made by Leupold now so they carry the same lifetime warranty.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:33 pm to Tigah32
Leupold Rifleman
$200 out the door
$200 out the door
Posted on 10/7/12 at 11:20 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Leupold Rifleman
A few years ago I bought one of these in 3-9X for my son at the BPS "Black Friday Sale." Actually, my wife got to the store very early, about the same time I was leaving to go deer hunting! I think it was only $129. It's a very clear scope that I can recommend.
You can probably save some money buying a 3-9X scope instead of a higher magnification scope. Getting a factory refurbished scope will also save considerable $$$. I've bought a number of factory refurb Nikon's from here LINK . Looks like they're out of the models in your price range at this time, but maybe you can find some elsewhere.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:23 am to Tigah32
Simmons Atec, Trust me.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 4:26 am to Tigah32
Vortex Optics makes some decent, reasonably priced stuff.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 6:28 am to TigerOnThe Hill
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It's a very clear scope that I can recommend.
I have two of em right now and I'm really impressed by them for the price. It's no VXIII but I find it to be significantly better than other scopes I own in that same price range.
There's also that GREAT leupold warranty
Posted on 10/8/12 at 7:58 am to Tigah32
The Redfields are getting pretty good reviews. They have a $30 rebate going on now. I'm picking one up today at lunch for my 45/70. POS Bushnell will not hold a group after 3 years on it.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 8:03 am to Tigah32
i'd look at some nikons...i've been very pleased with mine
Posted on 10/8/12 at 8:20 am to Tigah32
Nikon Buckmasters 
Gonna be more than $150 though
Gonna be more than $150 though
This post was edited on 10/8/12 at 8:21 am
Posted on 10/8/12 at 8:22 am to taurusjwf
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Redfields
this
Posted on 10/8/12 at 10:16 am to Tigah32
Weaver Grand Slam series. Brighter than my monarch and you may can find a 50mm on eBay. Love these scopes. Very clear and hold light like a boss.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 12:28 pm to beHop
Whoops, forgot about the Redfield's. My son in law has bought a couple and really likes them.
I'll also throw out a brand that's not yet been mentioned, Nitrex. I bought a Nitrex TR-1 summer '11 for a varmint gun and have been VERY impressed. Would've bought another, but they were being discontinued. This is just one of many models available at Natchez Shooter's Supply.
LINK
To get one, you may have to act quick before they're gone.
I'll also throw out a brand that's not yet been mentioned, Nitrex. I bought a Nitrex TR-1 summer '11 for a varmint gun and have been VERY impressed. Would've bought another, but they were being discontinued. This is just one of many models available at Natchez Shooter's Supply.
LINK
To get one, you may have to act quick before they're gone.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:34 pm to bapple
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Redfield
Went with Redfield last time after reading reviews and I like it.
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