Rifle Scopes Poor mans scope options >$400?

[aberbaseball7]

Horrible budget I know. Im not where near the regular shooter most are here. I also dont compete, just do alittle coyote hunting and deer hunting. Building a 7mm-08 and looking for a scope under $400.

I ordered the Nitrex TR Two but the illumination was jacked up so its on the way back to natchezss. I like the scope otherwise but not sure to go back with the non illum version or try a different scope. I have owned a Millet TRS1 and liked it but compared to the bushnell 4200 it didnt gather light near as good.

I would like to have resettable turrets and 4-16x50 but just cant find much in my budget. I know, up my budget but I just cant.

Scopes I have looked at so far

Bushnell 4200 4-16x50 multi-x If this had reset turrets I would look no further. But with the glass should I compromise?

Hawke 4-16x50 Sidewinder 30mm Illum Mil-Dot

Bushnell Tactical Elite 3200 5-15x40mm Riflescope Multi-X

 

[Redmanss]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

You're looking for $1k+ options on a $400 budget, so you're already going to compromise on quality. Decide what options you truly NEED. Do you NEED zero stop? Do you NEED illumination? If not, then you might be able to come up with a better quality scope for your budget, just not with all the bells and whistles.

I recommend you mostly look at the Bushnell and Vortex lines. They at least have a record of tracking well and Vortex also has good CS when things don't work according to plan.

 

[armymedic.2]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

10 x super sniper 300 bucks, repeatable with no frills at all. you want frills you got to pay my friend

 

[Longrange****]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

Take a look at these:

http://swfa.com/Falcon-Menace-Riflescopes-C3324.aspx

http://swfa.com/Vortex-Crossfire-Rifle-Scopes-C1461.aspx?s=Name%20ASC&p=0

Here is a Vortex on sale:
http://swfa.com/Vortex-6-24x50-Crossfire-Rifle-Scope-P43585.aspx

Also, take a look at SWFA's display model scopes....mucho savings:
http://www.samplelist.com/ViewProducts.aspx

 

[Triman2008]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

I have a Konus M30 and like what it does for me. They have a 4.5-16 version that I think has some of the $1K option you are looking for under $400.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?pr...isting-_-984937

The glass is decent, it does have the illum. that you are looking for and adjustable turrets. Just a thought. Hope you find what you looking for.

Eric

 

[Dionis]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: armymedic.2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">10 x super sniper 300 bucks, repeatable with no frills at all. you want frills you got to pay my friend </div></div>
+1
I have 20x42 . Scope track and hold zero well. Glass is crap...

 

[WDN-K-9]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

You got $400.00 bucks??? Spend it....Look here:

http://swfa.com/Vortex-65-20x44-Viper-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P13285.aspx


Want to go a little cheaper and think maybe you could do without the mildot? Look here:

http://swfa.com/Vortex-65-20x44-Viper-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P48491.aspx

Vortex, outstanding warranty, great CS, best bang for the buck. The glass is fantastic for a $400.00 or less scope.

Glass is better than the Super Sniper, equal to the VXIII I have and the forever warranty is a BIG plus. Perfect tracking. Never an issue with returning to zero. Target knobs (covered with caps). Just such a great piece of glass for the money.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D Ice 308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: armymedic.2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">10 x super sniper 300 bucks, repeatable with no frills at all. you want frills you got to pay my friend </div></div>
+1
I have 20x42 . Scope track and hold zero well. Glass is crap... </div></div>

16X is my vote for the best <$400 scope in existence.

 

[tman300wm]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

Super Sniper 3x9 FFP Mil/Mil. It's solid, a great value, and has some nice features for the price. Granted it's not a 16x power scope, but I have seen guys hammering steel at 1000 with this model so it obviously will get the job done.

 

[Natty Bumpo]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I also dont compete, just do alittle coyote hunting and deer hunting</div></div>
There's been some suggestions for 10 and 16X Super Sniper scopes. By all accounts, good scopes and good values. But don't go with a fixed 10X or 16X for deer and coyote hunting. Get a variable that'll go down to a minimum of 3 or 4 power.

 

[Sniper6]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D Ice 308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: armymedic.2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">10 x super sniper 300 bucks, repeatable with no frills at all. you want frills you got to pay my friend </div></div>
+1
I have 20x42 . Scope track and hold zero well. Glass is crap... </div></div>

16X is my vote for the best <$400 scope in existence. </div></div>


+1 here for the SS10X42, I use my Super Sniper 10X for hunting Coyotes and I dont feel like there is a problem. Great scope for the $$
This is a Double about 3 years ago, 1 was 8 yards and the other was running away at 220yards.

 

[aberbaseball7]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

I think im going with the viper 6.5-20x44 bdc. Looks like it has all the features other then being alittle over power. So when natchezz gets my refund I'll contact swfa. Thanks for all the input

http://swfa.com/Vortex-65-20x44-Viper-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P11231.aspx

 

[Quickdraw40]

Re: Poor mans scope options >$400?

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...469#Post2313469