deer hunting rifle scopes

[muleyslayer]

Hello fellow hunters, I am new to this forum and haven't formally introduced myself. My apologies,  my name is Pete and I am from yakima, wa. I'm looking for a deer rifle scope for browning abolt I just purchased I was thinking a 3x9 leupold, but there might be something better out in the market. My price range is 200 to 500 dollars. Thank you for your time

[headshot5]

Welcome!  A Leupold scope is great place to start.  Give us an idea of what caliber of a rifle you plan on putting the scope on and what you plan to hunt.  Don't pass on a chance at a used Leupold either, the warranty is transferrable, and Leupold takes care of their customers no questions asked. 

[bobcat]

The Leupold VX-II is a great scope for the money. Even better is the VX-III. It should allow you to see a bit better in low light situations. I would get it in the 3.5-10x40.

[KB88]

With that price range you can get yourself into some great scopes. Unfortunately in-store viewing doesn't do a quality scope justice. I have a Burris fullfield ii 3x9-40; by no means a super nice quality scope, but for the money it was amazing the difference between it and $50-150 scopes. Very pleased with my low light conditions.

[muleyslayer]

Its going on a 270 Win. I've never thought of getting 3.5 x10 but considering the lowest setting I ever have my scopes on is 4 it don't seem like a bad idea especially when most of my hunting will be in mule deer country. I've never bought a Burris but I've heard great things about them.

[coachcw]

leupold , vx3

[CAMPMEAT]

Nikon, Pentax, Bushnell, Millett, Leupold are in my circle. They all work perfectly fine. All are in your price range.

[thinkingman]

With that price range you can get yourself into some great scopes. Unfortunately in-store viewing doesn't do a quality scope justice. I have a Burris fullfield ii 3x9-40; by no means a super nice quality scope, but for the money it was amazing the difference between it and $50-150 scopes. Very pleased with my low light conditions.

This.
Burris FFII, Bushnell Elite 4200, Nikon Monarch are going to be your best bets in the $200-250 range.
If I was spending $500, it wouldn't be on a Leupold.

[muleyslayer]

An average how much does a 3.5x10 leupold vx-3 run? I looked at the sportsman's warehouse website and they are 560.

[Taco280AI]

For big game rifles I've had 3-9s, 3.5-10s, 4-12s, and a 4.5-16 and have gotten rid of them all.

Now I use an FX3 6x42. Why? Cause most of the shots I've taken on game have been somewhere in the 6x area no matter how much magnification I've had. For paper I like lots of power, game not so much.

[Buckmark]

For big game rifles I've had 3-9s, 3.5-10s, 4-12s, and a 4.5-16 and have gotten rid of them all.

Now I use an FX3 6x42. Why? Cause most of the shots I've taken on game have been somewhere in the 6x area no matter how much magnification I've had. For paper I like lots of power, game not so much.

I was going to chime in also with think about getting a fixed 6x, for hunting....

[Wacenturion]

With that price range you can get yourself into some great scopes. Unfortunately in-store viewing doesn't do a quality scope justice. I have a Burris fullfield ii 3x9-40; by no means a super nice quality scope, but for the money it was amazing the difference between it and $50-150 scopes. Very pleased with my low light conditions.

This.
Burris FFII, Bushnell Elite 4200, Nikon Monarch are going to be your best bets in the $200-250 range.
If I was spending $500, it wouldn't be on a Leupold.

Not sure where you're seeing Nikon Monarchs for $200-$250.  Maybe Prostaff, but depending on variable power and reticle, Monarchs are in the mid-300-600 range.....and every bit as good as a Leupold.

[huntandjeep]

Take a look at Vortex scopes also. I have there 3.5-10×50mm Diamondback  and there 4-12×40 viper and they are both nice scopes for the money. The Viper actually replaced a Leupold VX3.

[muleyslayer]

Fixed power? What is the price range on the vortex

[bobcat]

An average how much does a 3.5x10 leupold vx-3 run? I looked at the sportsman's warehouse website and they are 560.

Amazon has it for $479:


http://www.amazon.com/Leupold-VX-3-3-5-10x40mm-Duplex-Matte/dp/B001RP029G

[muleyslayer]

Thanks bobcat I'm not set yet but that's a good deal

[Bob33]

Rifle scopes are overrated for the vast majority of big game hunting situations. I would get a decent $200 scope and put the savings into high quality binoculars.

[huntandjeep]

Didn't catch that you wanted a fixed power. Mine are variable power the Diamondback was $240 ish and the Viper was $ 400.

[Shane54]

I use a Nikon pro staff 3-9 on a x-bolt works great!

[bobdog86]

Rifle scopes are overrated for the vast majority of big game hunting situations. I would get a decent $200 scope and put the savings into high quality binoculars.

I totally agree, I have a VX3 on my 300, about $300.00. But for me, I hunt Muley's primarily where I spend hours glassing. So, top-shelp binoculars are more important, I use a pair Swarovski's 10x40's. The single most important component for me, aside from good boots.

[Coasthunterjay]

Take a look at Vortex scopes also. I have there 3.5-10×50mm Diamondback  and there 4-12×40 viper and they are both nice scopes for the money. The Viper actually replaced a Leupold VX3.

Try there newer Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x44, with 30mm tube...its in the upper range of your price range but a smoking scope and not even Leupold can beat there warranty. This scope is an all out light hungry scope and with there awesome reticle you'll easily be able to use the full potential of your rifle. call vortex direct and sometimes theyll cut yah a deal. Vortex has hands down the best customer service.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-2-5-10x44-riflescope-with-v-plex-moa-reticle