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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 10:44 am to 2geaux
quote:
Don’t buy cheap optics. Always buy the best you can afford.
If you can afford to buy nightforce or swarovski glass then by all means go for it. But "cheap scopes" today are 100x better than what many of our dads and grandpas killed 100s of deer with.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:45 am to 257WBY
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:49 am to 2geaux
I shot better with a bushnell elite 3-9x40 than I do now with my dads old zeiss 3-12 x56.
I would say get a solid scope like he’s looking at and spend the money on good binos.
I would say get a solid scope like he’s looking at and spend the money on good binos.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:49 am to 257WBY
Posted on 12/10/20 at 10:51 am to Success
Leupold V3 from cameraland
Great value and a scope you’ll keep forever.
Great value and a scope you’ll keep forever.
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 mylsuhat
Nikon only if it’s a super bargain. They’re getting out of the scope business.
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 11:08 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
quote:Love them. Also, I absolutely disagree with the notion of never buying cheap optics. many are fine. Especially Hawke and Bushnell.
What about Hawke? Any of you baws have one?
Posted on 12/10/20 at 11:13 am to mylsuhat
I recently bought a Prostaff 3-9x50 for $139 off Euro Optics. Looks like they are back to regular price. I have 2 already on other guns so I stuck with what I liked even if they are getting out of the business.
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