Rifle Scopes What are the class leaders per price point for the 3-4.5 bottom end scopes?

[Tbd-96]

Basically I’m looking for the best 3-4.5 power bottom end scopes at the $3k, $2.5k, $2k, $1.5k price points (plus or minus $250 and used scopes included). I’m personally maxing out at the 2.5k price point but would love to come even further down if possible.

I’ve had Mark 5HDs and I think I would have been happy with them, but I wasn’t happy with their pr2 reticle as it wasn’t legible until deep in the zoom range and the mirage performance wasn’t the best.

I’ve heard good things about the LRP S3 and ATACR 4-16, but I’d love to hear y’all’s opinions about what else is out there and what would be a meaningful upgrade.

Thanks.

 

[DarinC]

Nothing but good things to say about the S3. A friend sold all his ATACR’s (both 5-25 and 7-35’s) and replaced them with s3’s. Currently saving to buy a third I like them so much.

 

[jetjock07]

S3 is a great scope for the money especially when on sale. I have one on my comp centerfire and rimfire. Like it much better than the Leupolds. I know of a team that was sponsored by “V” and they have dropped them for the Zeiss.

 

[Rob01]

Don’t forget the Tract Toric 4-25x50 also. Worth a look.

 

[wpeach1912]

For hunting, I like my Razor LHT 4.5-22. The reticle is quite visible on 4.5 power and the glass is pretty good. Better glass than my 3.3-18 XTR3

 

[carbonbased]

This is a pretty darn comprehensive list (broke down to price brackets) put together by resident scope expert @koshkin

The DLO Recommendations: Riflescopes » OpticsThoughts

 

[Kickin45]

Stryker 3.5-21

 

[FuhQ]

For the $3K+ range, the Kahles K318i is an amazing scope. I run one on my main hunting rifle. For the $2K range, the Zeiss LRP S3 is a great scope.

Kahles K318i CCW 3.5-18x50mm CCW SKMR4 Riflescope w/Right Windage 10711

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www.eurooptic.com

EuroOptic has an absolutely SMOKIN price on a "demo" (open box) K318i right now for almost $1000 off... This is the same exact scope I run.

Kahles K318i 3.5-18x50 CCW SKMR3 w-right Demo Condition B Riflescope 10633

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www.eurooptic.com

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It would be my pleasure to discuss different options and special pricing. If you have a few minutes to chat please give a call, 516-217-1000
Thanks,
Doug

 

[Secant]

Depending on use, a used TT315M (hunting) or ZCO420 (general purpose) are the top contenders for me in the $3k price point. In the sub $2k range, I'd look at a 4-16x42 ATACR or maybe a 3.6-18 MK5.

 

[Crewdog135]

Steiner T6x 3-18 has been solid.

 

[Tbd-96]

Taking delivery of a LRP s3 4-25 tomorrow. I will report back with comparisons between that scope and the mk5s.