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Riflescope recommendation
Posted on 7/8/19 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 7/8/19 at 4:32 pm
Looking for a decent scope for my .270 for deer hunting. Max range is probably 200 yds. Would like something with some decent visibility at dusk/dawn. Anything out there in $300 range. Can’t really afford those super high end scopes. What you baws got?
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Posted on 7/8/19 at 4:38 pm to GaDawg9977
Still a fan of Redfield Revolutions.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 4:39 pm to GaDawg9977
I'm like you and just can't justify spending big money on a scope to shoot 200 yards. Have always liked Leupold scopes but picked up a Nikon Pro-Staff 5 on sale last year and have been really impressed with it.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 4:53 pm to GaDawg9977
Nikon Pro Staff
Posted on 7/8/19 at 9:12 pm to GaDawg9977
Vortex Viper, or Leupold VX 3
Posted on 7/8/19 at 9:36 pm to GaDawg9977
Recently bought a sig whiskey 3 and have been pretty impressed for the price. Got if for 99 on ebay bnib
Posted on 7/8/19 at 9:47 pm to GaDawg9977
I bought a Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50 last fall for my '06 and really like it. Decent glass but for me the selling point was great eye relief and a pretty forgiving eye box. Think I paid 249.00 on sale.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:23 pm to GaDawg9977
My BIL has a Nikon prostaff with a BDC reticle on a browning 270. It is dependable out to 200yds using good factory ammo. Scope holds zero from recoil. I'm partial to leupolds. Put a vx freedom on my 45-70 and sighted it for 100yds. Satisfied so far, stands up to recoil, drilled a nice 8pt with it last season.
Posted on 7/9/19 at 6:49 am to GaDawg9977
Most people will knock this ,because it is a relatively inexpensive scope that you can pick up at Academy; however, the Vortex Crossfire II is really a bargain.
Posted on 7/9/19 at 7:11 am to GaDawg9977
I would pick a lightly used Leupold VX3 up off of rokslide or longrangeshooting personally. If you wanted budget new the Nikon prostaff's served me very well for typical whitetail hunting.
Posted on 7/9/19 at 9:21 am to GaDawg9977
100% Vortex.. I would get the Viper, you cant beat their warranty. My buddy lost my turret caps last year sighting it in for me. I sent them an email to purchase replacements and they sent me new caps for free. They were at my house within 3 days.
Posted on 7/9/19 at 10:31 am to GaDawg9977
Natchez is having a big sale on Nikons right now. Grab a monarch 3 with your preferred reticle and call it a day. I’d go 2.5-10 at those distances.
Posted on 7/9/19 at 12:41 pm to GaDawg9977
Vortex viper 3-9 is $299 right now
Posted on 7/9/19 at 1:11 pm to GaDawg9977
3-9X or 3-10X w/ 40-44 mm Objective. Don't need an adjustable objective or target knobs. As far as brand, I'd suggest a Redfield Revolution or whatever product line is in your price range from Nikon, Leupold, Burris or Vortex. One other tip, one can frequently find factor refurbs or blems at deeply discounted prices from Natchez Shooters Supply. I've bought a couple scopes from them like that and have been very pleased.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 10:46 pm to GaDawg9977
i don’t own a Vortex scope, but have heard great reviews of them. I do own a pair of Vortex binos and am extremely pleased with them.
Nikon has some good options in your budget.
I would recommend saving a little more money and get into the $500-700 range for a scope if that is an option. You have several months before a scope is needed to kill a deer at 200 yards and the purchase is well worth the expense once you see the difference in glass quality taking the next step.
Go 50mm if you can.
Nikon has some good options in your budget.
I would recommend saving a little more money and get into the $500-700 range for a scope if that is an option. You have several months before a scope is needed to kill a deer at 200 yards and the purchase is well worth the expense once you see the difference in glass quality taking the next step.
Go 50mm if you can.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 6:57 pm to GaDawg9977
I looked through every 300 dollar scope I could find a couple years ago. I liked the Nikon Prostaff most. Completely happy with it on my 270. Anchored one out 290 steps with it last year.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:25 pm to GaDawg9977
A good redfield would be great. They have good glass and are very reasonably priced.
I own a $200 Nikon that I dont like at all.
I own a $200 Nikon that I dont like at all.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:39 pm to GaDawg9977
I’ve always been happy with Leupold products.
Leupold in that range.
Leupold in that range.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 8:04 am to GaDawg9977
I hunted with the Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 on my .30-06 for 15+ years. It’s a great entry level scope you can get for under $200
Upgraded last season to the Vortex Razor HD LH 3-15x42
Upgraded last season to the Vortex Razor HD LH 3-15x42
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 8:06 am
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