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Entry-level rifle scopes
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:26 am
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:26 am
I'm looking at the following scopes and was wondering if anyone has any experience with either platform:
1. Burris Droptine 4.5-14 x 42
2. Vortex Crossfire II 4-12 x 44
3. Vortex Diamondback 4-12 x 40
Not looking to spend more than $225-$250 (not including mounts, etc), as this is very entry level and going to be used to get comfortable behind my new rifle. Other recs welcome
1. Burris Droptine 4.5-14 x 42
2. Vortex Crossfire II 4-12 x 44
3. Vortex Diamondback 4-12 x 40
Not looking to spend more than $225-$250 (not including mounts, etc), as this is very entry level and going to be used to get comfortable behind my new rifle. Other recs welcome
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Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:28 am to TexasTiger90
buy top shelf brand (swarovski, kahles, s&b) off of gunbroker used and beat up
it pays to go 1st class for opticts brotha, dont skimp
it pays to go 1st class for opticts brotha, dont skimp
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:29 am to TexasTiger90
Sig whiskey 3
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:29 am to TexasTiger90
Don’t buy cheap optics. Always buy the best you can afford. It will make shooting and hunting much more enjoyable.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:30 am to TexasTiger90
Any of those three will be fine. I have the Crossfire II and the Diamondback HP. Both have been more than adequate for my needs.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:36 am to TexasTiger90
Either of the Vortex will be fine. I have no experience with the third.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:37 am to TexasTiger90
What about Hawke? Any of you baws have one?
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:39 am to TexasTiger90
quote:
Not looking to spend more than $225-$250
More good options than you can count in that price bracket.
I'm an admitted leupold fan boy and would get a leupold.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:42 am to TexasTiger90
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:53 am to TexasTiger90
quote:Nikon Pro-Staff
Not looking to spend more than $225-$250
Posted on 12/10/20 at 11:07 am to TexasTiger90
If that's what you want to spend there are plenty of options. I wouldn't plan on being able to easily use the top end of any of those, but 4-8 should be fine.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 11:30 am to TexasTiger90
my experience with an older Burris is that is is a good solid scope. My recent experience with those other exact two Vortex POS's made me throw the SOBs away. Crossfire (china) loses zero on recoil from anything big enough for deer. Diamondback (tiawan) is the cheapest Vortex that can handle magnum recoil. Put one on my 35 Whelen and pulled it off after one hunt in favor of an older leupold VX3 I had in the safe. Horrible eye relief, horrible optics. Anytime you move your eye off the exact center of the exit pupil, the lenses either go solid white or solid black.
I've done better recently finding awesome deals on new or slightly used Leupolds VX3s on ebay. Dont need fancy reticles, illuminated, or CDS dials. A solid $400 scope that holds zero with good lenses and light quality at dawn/dusk can turn a $500 rifle into a hunting machine for life.
BTW - if anyone wants a slightly used Crossfire & Diamondback at a good package deal - $300 for the pair.
I've done better recently finding awesome deals on new or slightly used Leupolds VX3s on ebay. Dont need fancy reticles, illuminated, or CDS dials. A solid $400 scope that holds zero with good lenses and light quality at dawn/dusk can turn a $500 rifle into a hunting machine for life.
BTW - if anyone wants a slightly used Crossfire & Diamondback at a good package deal - $300 for the pair.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:22 pm to TexasTiger90
I have a diamond back that I picked up 50% a while back and it’s ok, holds zero and clear. The problem is the eye relief and edge distortion.
I have several lower end leupold (vx2 and freedom) and for the same kind of money they are better scopes.
I have several lower end leupold (vx2 and freedom) and for the same kind of money they are better scopes.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 7:26 pm to TexasTiger90
Boycott made in China.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 7:32 pm to TexasTiger90
I own 2 vortex scopes, including the Crossfire II. Both are good no issues, clear image.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 7:45 pm to TexasTiger90
Posted on 12/11/20 at 9:22 am to TexasTiger90
i have 5.... Nikon prostaffs brand new and over 10 years old... had zero issues!
Posted on 12/11/20 at 11:09 am to TexasTiger90
Burris Fullfield II is the best buy in that price range by far. Great warranty and glass thats better than the comparable Vortex and Leupold models.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 6:32 pm to TexasTiger90
Leupold Rifleman is missing from your list and should be the only cheap option considered. I like vortex but made in China is an absolute dealbreaker.
Posted on 12/12/20 at 8:26 am to TexasTiger90
Tasco has been around for ever. I have an $85 Tasoc 3 x 9 x 50 on my 270. Awesome scope !
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