scope for 270 for 13 year old

[ridgefire]

I got my 13 year old boy a Ruger American 270 for Christmas and wondering what a decent middle of the road scope would be for this gun. I am a archery hunter and do not know a whole lot about rifles and looking for suggestions. Also, what price range should I be expecting to pay for suggested scope? Thanks

[fastdam]

Leupold VX-2. 3-9x40.       Should be around $270 give or take a little depending on where and when you buy it. And its teenager proof.

[bobcat]

Same scope fastdam suggested. Can't beat it for the price. Not sure if you'll get it for $270 though. They used to be $299 and I thought they had gone up slightly since last time I checked. If you don't want to spend that much, get the VX-1.

[carpsniperg2]

vx1 or vx2 depending on what you want to spend. Also the redfield scopes are doing pretty well and are a little less money. I have been playing with 3 of them and had pretty good luck with them so far.

[ridgefire]

anybody have a decent scope for sale that they do not use? was hoping to find something that would work for $100 or so. looking to upgrade sometime down the road if he likes rifle hunting.
 

[bigelk1030]

Might try on the classifieds here, I would guess someone would have something.
 I do have an older nice weaver that would probably work for you. Pm me.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Elknutt does some great deals on Vortex, might be able to get higher magnification for about the same price as Leopold. 

[biggfish]

Check out opticsplanet.com they have some great prices.  I gave barska scopes a gamble for my .22 its not getting a lot of shock for shooting but I throw it around a lot more than I should, but its held up to some serious abuse and their prices start around 30 bucks.

[bigsads]

vortex diamondback BDC, should be able to find one for around 159.00, great warranty of the kid drops it.  put one on my Ruger american 270, and it has been a great combo, cloverleafs at 200yrds with reloads, and knocking down steel targets with the BDC out to 500 consistently

[deerslyr]

Cant believe no ones offered up redfield yet. There new scopes are made my leupold and very affordable. My buddy had one and I was very pleased with it.

[bobcat]

Cant believe no ones offered up redfield yet. There new scopes are made my leupold and very affordable. My buddy had one and I was very pleased with it.

Carpsniper did. And that's a good option. That's what I would go with, as I believe they are made in the USA just like the Leupold's are.

[deerslyr]

I must of overlooked that haha
I think the red field would be a good start for a kid

[huntnphool]

Nikon 3-9x40 Matte Black with BDC Reticle $179.99 no tax and free shipping.
http://www.basspro.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Rifle-Scopes/product/10213139/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_THUMBNAIL

[jackelope]

Talk to elknut1 and have him set you up with a Vortex Diamondback.

[Bofire]

  Find a used Leupold it has the same warranty as new one!! I think a great scope on an average gun is better than a medium scope on a great rifle.
You bought a real good gun put on an excellant scope, my 2.
Carl

[AWS]

Young hunters tend to fiddle with things when the action is slow.  I've found the a fixed power scope is a better starters scope for young hunters.  A new Weaver Classic K-4 or K-6 has great glass and no Fast -Focus or power ring to fiddle with and spoil a first chance at a shot.

[bobcat]

That Weaver K4 would be a great choice! They are very reasonably priced too.

[coachcw]

Nikon 3-9x40 Matte Black with BDC Reticle $179.99 no tax and free shipping.
http://www.basspro.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Rifle-Scopes/product/10213139/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_THUMBNAIL

that would be a good fit or one of the newer redfields . I shot a redfield on a old m77 .270 for years without any fault . I would suggest some leupold bases though , I'm really not a weaver style fan .

[7mmBuckley]

CWUHUNTER has a leupold for sale that would be perfect.

[Birdguy]

For what it is worth my daughter has a 4.5-14 Pentax pioneer II (great deal at Sportsmans during first owner transfer) on her .270 and my son has a 3-9 Leupold on his .243 they both prefer the 4-14. My son though a LOT smaller than my daughter, is begging me for an upgrade to 4-14. He even shoots her .270 better than his .243 just not as many times...something about recoil and smaller bodies  .... . I told him he will get a new scope when he shoots a bigger rifle and we can go after bigger game. There is no shot he will take with his .243 that the 3-9 will not be just fine.