scopes

kenbeatus

I'm wanting the best scope for no more than $750.00(unless there is a real standout that is worth an extra $50.00-$100.00).

I have a Leupold picked out. It is the VX III 4.5-14x50mm Long Range Side Focus with a 30mm Tube. I was also wondering if the illuminated model is worth the extra money.

I was also looking into Sightron but I can't seem to find a lot of information about them. Can anyone help me out here? Are they as good as Leupold?

Are there any other brands I should look at?

I'm using this for big game and varmint hunting, maybe some target shooting (nothing serious). The gun I am using is a Remington Model 700 308.

Any information/suggestions would be helpful.

Thank You

kenbeatus

After having several scopes fail me I have gone to B&L and have not had a failure on them. Am useing a 3200 and a 4200 on 2 300 win mag Rifles, they have out lasted any other American scope so far. I still have a few Lueoples left and will use them on 243 cal and below, May be they will hold togeather. I have one at the factory being repaired now and this is the second time in 3 Mo. for that one, and it's a X3. Any way now is the time to buy B&L scopes, before they start making junk.

kenbeatus

This is some scopes that I picked up with some rifles. The scopes are all in good condition and I would like some values. Comments

Euro-Class Tosco 3-12x52

Bushnell 3x-7x Custom .22 could be brass or steel

Weaver V9-11W USA Micro Trac

KMart All Pro 3x-9x32 Japan

Leupold M8-6x Compact

Leupold 6-18 Vari-XII c

Redfield 6x-18x 5 Star

High Country Tosco 6-24

Leupold 4X12 Vari-X IIc

Redfield 1 1/2X Hand Gun

Tosco 6-24x44 the plastic is melting made in China is there any way to clean this up.


Thank, you


Emmett

kenbeatus

I have been looking for a scope for my M1A recently and ran across a company called American Technology Network Inc. that makes some nice rifle scopes at a reasonable cost. I have never heard of them and wondered if anyone had and knew anything about them. I usually go with Leupold but these guys caught my attention. Also, has anyone had any problems with SA scopes. I've heard some bad things about them, but have a hard time believing such a great company would make a product that gets such a poor reputation. Thanks for the help.

kenbeatus

Will almost all scopes fog up on the out side from your breath. I was told when a company says it's scope is fog prof it is only in the inside not the out side. Thanks for the comments Al

kenbeatus

I have a budget and I want a qualtiy scope for anound $275. Any suggestions?

kenbeatus

I'm shopping for a scope for my 300 win mag, any suggestions?

kenbeatus

Has anyone used the Simmons Aetec? I am looking at scopes and trying to decide between that and the Burris Fullfield II. The Burris is obviously a bit more expensive, and if anyone has great things to say about the Simmons Aetex I wouldn't mind saving a few dollars.

kenbeatus

I WAS ONDERIN IF ANYONE HAD ANY FEEDBACK ON COUNTER SNIPER SCOPES?

kenbeatus

When a variable power adjustment ring is hard to turn on a 3-9 power scope is there usually something specific that causes the problem? Something to adjust without sending to the factory.

kenbeatus

Which scope that you actually OWN, do you feel has the clearest image. DO NOT just say brand X or Z because that is what you have, or because it is the most expensive one that you own, please be honest. The reason that I ask this is because I own Swarovski, Zeiss, Leupold, Nikkon, Elcan, Burris, Weaver, and even a lowly BSA on a .22, but I recently purchased a Trijicon and am amazed at the quality or "clarity". <p>

I have always been the kind to lean more towards the higher end scopes, "you get what you pay for" kind of thinker. But do you think that some scopes may just be better "suited" for an individual. I guess what I am trying to say is that I do not believe that there is much difference in the higher end companies, Swarovski, Zeiss, etc.. But maybe different ones just "fit" an individuals eyesight better than others. I am not talking relief but just image quality. <p>


Does any of this make sense, or do I just have too much time on my hands to think about this?

kenbeatus

looking at a simmons 22mag 3-9x32ao and a bsa sweet 22s 6-18x40ao dose anyone have something to say about the scopes at hand, poss. and neg please help....

kenbeatus

I would love to have another Luepold scope but i cannot afford a big one. What do you think about the BSA scopes. Who else makes an affotable high power scope? Thanks for your help.

kenbeatus

Thinking of buying a new scope for my new gun. I bought a rem. model 700 mtn.rifle in 7mm08 for deer hunting,and want a good scope for it.I was looking at bushnells-elite-3200 firefly,has anybody had one of these,and if so,how did you like it? I"m open to any brand,any suggestions? I hunt mainly big-woods type terrain,thickets,open,swampy areas,creek bottoms so-forth,anybody got any suggestions? Thank-you. Dano.

kenbeatus

Was wondering about choice between leupold varxiii 3.5-10 40mm m1,or Nikon 2.5 -10 44mm illuminated. Any feedback on the nikon? Also is fixed 10 power generally used for longer distance shooting? Thanks for any info.

kenbeatus

well if the worms crawl out [^] LET THEM [;)]
what is the best scope on the market for $300.00 or less to go on a 300 Winchester short mag.

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kenbeatus

why is the windage cap on a scope on the right side blocking the ejection port instead of the left side???? anybody know

kenbeatus

Midway has the following scopes. All 3 are 3X9 40mm. Redfield Revolution with a 13.1 ft field of vision at 9X at 100 yds, priced at 149.99. Nikon Prostaff with a 11.3 ft field of vision at 9X at 100 yds, priced at 159.95. Leupold Rifleman with a 13.1 ft field of vision at 9X at 100 yds priced at 199.99. I know that Redfield is now made by Leupold. My question, is there really any difference in quality in these 3 scopes? Also, does anyone know which of these 3 scopes is best at gathering light? Thanks for your input.

kenbeatus

Which would be the better scope between the Leupold VX-III or VX3 and 3.5X10 or 4.5X14. Would be used for 100yd to 250yd range.

kenbeatus

this might be a dumb question but can someone tell me what the numbers on a scope mean like 3x9x32 40 50 what does the 3 the 9 the 32,40,and 50 stand for thanks for your help so when buying a scope what would be the thing to consider the 3 9 32 40 50

I will be using it for deer hunting just need to reach out about maybe 200 yards it will be ontop of a 7 mm rem mag

kenbeatus

Anyone got an idea of the value of a nib 8-40 Custom shop tasco mil-dot scope. I bought it a few years back for about $3xx new never used it and may want to sell it?

kenbeatus

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF A BURRIS 3X9X40 FULLFIELD II RIFLE SCOPE IS IT A GOOD SCOPE ?

thomas j. beam

kenbeatus

I have an ATV with a rubber gun mount on the front.
Normally I do not carry a scoped rifle.
If I do so, will the scope setting be affeted by the bounce, etc?

kenbeatus

what is the next better scope up from a 4x9x40 that is not to exspensive it came on my rem 710 30-06 i want a little bit better one

kenbeatus

I am looking for input on sightron scopes, good or bad? I'm looking at a S2 6.5-25x50 ao. This is a new brand to me. Can anybody help?

JustC

Burris signature

jptatum

Anything made by Burris.

He Dog

Burris Signature Select, Night Force, Schmidt and Bender. Burris is probably the best bang for the buck. Leupold VX-III is a fine scope as well.

ern98

What is your price range? What kind of shooting are you looking to do with it. General hunting scopes start at the 3x9x40, but if you are planning on longer range hunting or target shooting then higher range variables may be in order. Burris and Leupold do everything that my older eyes can keep up with. They start at about $150 and quickly go to $500. If you are decerning then there are several makes that run from the $500 to $1000, but really only make sense if you have the eyes, shooting skills and want for them. Recently I've been buying the Burris Fullfield II scopes with the balistic plex and have been impressed with them both in perfomance and cost. I think that they compare well with the Leupold VXI and VXII scopes. If the rifle you are putting this scope on is higher end and you have the budget then Burris Signature or Leupold VXIII would be the way to go. Both Leupold and Burris have excellent warranties.

dfletcher

Along with "anything made by Burris" add Leupold. But as ern98 asked, "what's your use?". I would ask what type of rifle do you have - a Benelli semi auto hunting rifle or an AR30 bolt target rifle?

Leupold & Nikon make a nice 2 to 7 with lots of eye relief. Eye relief should be a consideration on a caliber with stout recoil.

Weaver makes some very good scopes and the Bushnell Elites are pretty good also.

Mk 19

Leupold VX-III 3.5-14X40

gskyhawk

what the others have said and them take a look at

www.bearbasin.com

for prices

carbine100

..or SWFA.com
www.samplelist.com is a great place to get a bargain on a good scope.

bpost

Burris Signature scope in Burris Signature rings. You will have a unbeatable combination.

I have NINE of them. [:D][:D][:D]

rsnyder55

For my rifles, I use Zeiss, Kahles, Swarovski, and Schmidt and Bender. Oh, and I have a Leupold. Powers range from straight 4x, 1.5x6, 4x12, etc.

All are 30mm tubes except the Leupold and one Zeiss.