Author Topic: Need a new scope 350 dollar budget (Read 12332 times)

DSGrouse · « **on:** November 30, 2009, 06:15:06 PM »

Just picked up a fn PBR xp in 300 wsm. I need to outfit it with a scope. I am looking for a quality unit but not really needing a Tactical unit like the leopould mkIv.

Any recomendations and why would be greatly appriciated.

~Aaron

jackelope · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2009, 06:16:27 PM »

leupold vxII

halflife65 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2009, 06:17:56 PM »

Quote from: jackelope on November 30, 2009, 06:16:27 PM

leupold vxII

I agree 100%. I own 2 of them and they're great for the money. If you mash one, Leupold has great customer service and you can get a new one, too.

DSGrouse · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2009, 06:23:44 PM »

any specific version of that leopould?

dbllunger · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2009, 06:25:11 PM »

Leupold or Burris.....I would go for a top end VX III/gold ring or a Signature even if used with no marks. Any model will be great for the rest of your life. Made in America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tony 270WSM · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2009, 06:27:18 PM »

I have a VX-II available in the classifieds. Like new condition.

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2009, 06:47:07 PM »

Under $350? Used Leupold 3-9x40, 4-12x42 VXII or VXIII. You can't go wrong with a true lifetime warranty. No, it's not a Swaro or Zeis, but still good ole American quality.

-Steve

DSGrouse · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2009, 06:49:01 PM »

I pm'd the guy selling the ziess in the classifieds, but had not heard back from him. I will look harder at leopould's vxII and VX 3.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2009, 07:01:23 PM »

Quote from: jackelope on November 30, 2009, 06:16:27 PM

leupold vxII

x2

Jamieb · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:33:56 PM »

Leupold VX-II 3x9x40. Under $350 new.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:35:25 PM »

330.00 bi-mart new

bobcat · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:36:10 PM »

Did the price go up

They always used to be $299 everywhere I looked.

Jamieb · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:39:21 PM »

The price did go up. Cabelas has them listed at $329.99

bobcat · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:46:39 PM »

Yeah I see that. Looked them up. Looks like $329.99 everywhere except here:

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=0002456780

Tony 270WSM · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2009, 06:57:20 AM »

Your link shows it at $330 as well.

Have on in classifieds for $285, like new

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2009, 08:00:43 AM »

Keep looking for used Leupolds and be patient for one. I'm suposing that the $350 budget includes scope, mount and rings. Do not scrimp on rings.

-Steve

bobcat · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2009, 08:12:27 AM »

Quote from: Tony 270WSM on December 01, 2009, 06:57:20 AM

Your link shows it at $330 as well.

Have on in classifieds for $285, like new

Damn! You're right! Last night it showed it at $303.49

DSGrouse · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2009, 03:18:53 PM »

it is christmas time, everything has gone up.

thinkingman · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2009, 07:08:25 PM »

All my centerfires wear Burris or Nikon
Nikon Team Primos is best deal going.
Burris Fullfield II is close second.

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #19 on:** December 01, 2009, 07:12:23 PM »

I know I said Leupold.. Which is what's on my rifles. But I've got Nikon glass on both of my son's rifles. Very comparable to the VXII Leupold's. And, my sons have been rough with their rifles as new young hunters. The Nikons have held up well.

-Steve

andrew_12gauge · « **Reply #20 on:** December 01, 2009, 07:18:26 PM »

nikon all the way, very durable and good quality

washelkhntr · « **Reply #21 on:** December 01, 2009, 07:23:41 PM »

There is a VXII 3x9 on the classifieds section for a fair price.

Galpster · « **Reply #22 on:** December 01, 2009, 07:33:44 PM »

Burris all the way. It is American built and at a really good price. Very clear and built really well.

Intruder · « **Reply #23 on:** December 10, 2009, 01:30:39 PM »

Elite 4200 3 x 9... cabelas lists them at 299.99 right now. Great value! Excellent glass and coatings... comparable to the Conquest and III series Leupolds.

C-Money · « **Reply #24 on:** December 10, 2009, 01:39:47 PM »

Leupold VXII!! Great scope, great customer service. Look at Millett scope mounts and rings. Great quality, fair price.

huntnphool · « **Reply #25 on:** December 11, 2009, 09:09:23 AM »

Quote from: andrew_12gauge on December 01, 2009, 07:18:26 PM

nikon all the way, very durable and good quality

woodswalker · « **Reply #26 on:** December 11, 2009, 09:10:52 AM »

Leupold VX-II with Redfield or Leupold mounts

royalbull · « **Reply #27 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:31:21 PM »

why is everyones budget always $350

bobcat · « **Reply #28 on:** December 11, 2009, 09:05:40 PM »

Because that's just enough to get a Leupold VX-II.

jaredpost · « **Reply #29 on:** December 12, 2009, 12:35:41 AM »

I just picked up a nikon and love it. Although I got a monarch 3-12 that was $400 the buckmasters were under $300 and we just about as good. I thought the nikon optics were nicer than the comparable priced leupolds I looked at.

Mookie · « **Reply #30 on:** December 13, 2009, 04:56:59 AM »

Also Bushnell 3200 and 4200.

yorketransport · « **Reply #31 on:** December 13, 2009, 06:09:33 PM »

The Nikon Buckmasters are really nice. So are the Bushnell 3200 and 4200 scopes. Leupolds are nice, but over priced.

Andrew

poohdog · « **Reply #32 on:** December 13, 2009, 07:55:10 PM »

I have zeiss, leupold and a bushnell 3200 and love all them. I got my 3200 from bear basin was the best price and have never had single problem.

Kent Hunter · « **Reply #33 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:51:18 PM »

Get the Leupold, Burris or Nikkon. I've bought three used scopes off of eBay and have gotten great prices for all three. If you are OK with buying a used scope then check out eBay.

addicted · « **Reply #34 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:33:12 AM »

save your money and get some european glass.

the most bang for your buck is the meopta meostar line now. I love mine.
http://www.eurooptic.com/meopta/Meopta-Categories.asp?category=&vendor=XXME&parent=N6XX

other than that.... i'd a nikon up against a leopould in quality and clarity anytime. the only thing is, you can walk into leopould in oregon and get a new scope if there is something wrong. leopould and nikon are good glass but still second rate. I've been spoiled over here with some of the set ups i've hunted with.

Tony 270WSM · « **Reply #35 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:51:15 AM »

As far as I know, you certainly can't just walk into Leupold, say "I have a problem with this scope" and walk out with a new one. They need to check it out, do their tests, and a good chance they'll say nothing is wrong with it.

woodswalker · « **Reply #36 on:** December 28, 2009, 03:46:58 PM »

Take a good look at Redfield now that Leupold owns them and is building the scopes in Oregon... http://www.redfield.com/

Huntbear · « **Reply #37 on:** December 30, 2009, 11:01:59 AM »

Quote from: Tony 270WSM on December 23, 2009, 02:51:15 AM

As far as I know, you certainly can't just walk into Leupold, say "I have a problem with this scope" and walk out with a new one. They need to check it out, do their tests, and a good chance they'll say nothing is wrong with it.

Then they have changed their policies. Because I did just that about 15 yrs ago.

Hillbilly270 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 11, 2010, 10:11:34 PM »

Quote from: woodswalker on December 28, 2009, 03:46:58 PM

Take a good look at Redfield now that Leupold owns them and is building the scopes in Oregon... http://www.redfield.com/

Thanks for this tip woodswalker. I checked them out and ended up getting one today. Seemed like a great deal and the quality seemed to compare to all the leupolds i own. We will see how it works out.

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #39 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:19:59 AM »

I just picked up a new, in the box Burris Fullfield II 3x9x40, ballistic plex reticle, on eBay for $154.99 delivered.

A set of Rem 700 S.A. Dednutz DNZ base/rings and front and rear Butler Creek Blizzard see-thru flip-up covers for $64.97 delivered. I must say this is an incredible optical package for $220 on my new .308.

Then a Harris LMS bipod for $89.17 from Botach tactical, and $21.63 for a Butler Creek sling with sewn in swivels. Still under $350 to set up this rifle in style!

bobcat · « **Reply #40 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:23:56 AM »

I'd be curious to know how well the Butler Creek flip up cover works on the eyepiece end of that scope. I've got the same scope and want to get Butler Creek covers for it but I'm not sure if it will work with the way the entire eyepiece rotates as you change the power.

Rgrady35 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:43:18 AM »

The Butler Creek covers on my Burris are a pain in the ass. I'm also done with the ballistic plex. My next scope will probably a Nikon or the Redfields. Without a BDC recepticle. Any one wanna trade? I do like the clarity of the scope though.

woodswalker · « **Reply #42 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:55:50 AM »

Quote from: yorketransport on December 13, 2009, 06:09:33 PM

The Nikon Buckmasters are really nice. So are the Bushnell 3200 and 4200 scopes. Leupolds are nice, but over priced.

Andrew

Andrew, part of what you pay for is TRUE coverage if something breaks...Leupold has even fixed or replaced Ebay scopes for me....cant BEAT that coverage...AND Bushnell REFUSES to fix a BRAND NEW scope that rolled the reticule under 21 rounds of .308 win on a R-700 HB...not a hard kicker...that one now wears a Leupold.

high country · « **Reply #43 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:57:58 AM »

I own a pile of scopes. my go to rifles wear 4200's in 3x9x40.....they are available for 200-250 bux they are indestructable and optically they are in the hunt with scopes costing twice the price. I have broke just about every brand of better quality scope through the years except the 4200 and the zeiss. burris, leuy, nikon, swaro have all been sent back. leuy was the best for turn times. I have sent a few of them back and the longest wait was 3 weeks. burris was about 40 days and swaro was 3 months. I will never buy another swaro scope.

for the 350bux club there are a bunch of options. I personally would buy a used conquest or a new 4200

thinkingman · « **Reply #44 on:** January 12, 2010, 10:17:02 AM »

I have Butler Creeks on my Burris FFII and they are a pain,
In the heat of the moment, I'd just pull it off.

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