Author Topic: Scope Recomendations (Read 9986 times)

matt345 · « **on:** March 10, 2011, 11:38:46 AM »

I have a 243 Savage that I like to use for Mule deer hunting on the East Side. It came with a scope and to be honest I don't even see a name brand on the thing, its pretty low end I think. I would like to get some recommendations on a new Scope for it that would be mid range in price.

oneezreiter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2011, 11:41:21 AM »

Check out redfield.

bobcat · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2011, 11:44:23 AM »

Look at Cabelas online. They have the Bushnell 4200 3-9x40 right now for $199. I don't believe any other retailers have any left. It's a discontinued model that just a couple months ago was selling for $300. Even at that price it was a bargain for the quality you get. I bought one and if I had the money I'd order three or four more just to have on hand.

One of the nice features they have is what they call "Rain Guard". It's a coating on the lenses that prevents the scope from becoming too wet or fogged up from rain that you can't see through it.

NW-GSP · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:23:39 PM »

nikon buckmaster is a really good scope, I think its in the $300 range. look at the reviews on it- all good things

fishermanjoe · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:27:28 PM »

I love my leupold rifleman 4-12X40

BallisticsNut · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:32:34 PM »

Vortex Viper, for the money and no hassle life time warranty I am a happy customer.

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:38:50 PM »

hmmm...depends on what you call "mid priced". Some people on this site will tell you that a $700 scope is "mid priced", others will say that $300 is expensive glass.
What's your price range..?

Mossy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2011, 01:57:32 PM »

Quote from: NW-GSP on March 10, 2011, 01:23:39 PM

nikon buckmaster is a really good scope, I think its in the $300 range. look at the reviews on it- all good things

Picked one up last year in BDC, on sale for $199 and a $40 mail in rebate. Good scope

MtnMuley · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2011, 03:09:51 PM »

Depending on your price range, I'd pick the best Leupold you can afford. You will not be disappointed and have a lifetime warranty that they honor well.

jackelope · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2011, 03:18:42 PM »

Fall City Firearms had a pile of Leupold VX-1 3-9x40 for $219 at their grand opening a week or 2 ago. They said that was $30 cheaper than Cabelas.

wsucowboy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2011, 04:08:53 PM »

Nikon buck master is a good scope for the price you pay.

bhylton · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2011, 09:45:34 PM »

Quote from: jackelope on March 11, 2011, 03:18:42 PM

Fall City Firearms had a pile of Leupold VX-1 3-9x40 for $219 at their grand opening a week or 2 ago. They said that was $30 cheaper than Cabelas.

i have this scope in my 300 wsm. nothing fancy at all but good clear glass. transmits light well.

Quote from: MtnMuley on March 11, 2011, 03:09:51 PM

Depending on your price range, I'd pick the best Leupold you can afford. You will not be disappointed and have a lifetime warranty that they honor well.

i agree. i can almost say for certian you will be happy with any leupold you buy.. ever

halfpipe88 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2011, 03:31:23 PM »

Nikon. Clearest scopes I've used. I love their BDC.

wildmanoutdoors · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2011, 03:50:51 PM »

Nikon Monarch Ucc on sale at Amazon for 239! Killer deal for Monarch glass! I have one on a 300 WSM and its very nice! With the BDC!

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2011, 04:18:12 PM »

Look at : www.eabco.com

matt345 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:51:30 AM »

Thanks for the input, got a Leupold VX-1 3-9 by 40 yesterday at Sportco for 220.00 impressed with the lifetime warranty, cant wait to mount it and test it out!!!

bobcat · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2011, 12:34:31 PM »

Quote from: matt345 on March 23, 2011, 09:51:30 AM

Thanks for the input, got a Leupold VX-1 3-9 by 40 yesterday at Sportco for 220.00 impressed with the lifetime warranty, cant wait to mount it and test it out!!!

That's too bad. You could have got the Bushnell I suggested for $20 less, and it's a lot better scope. I like Leupold but you have to get a VX-III to get a scope that's comarable to the Bushnell 4200.

But yes, Leupold's warranty is good.

MtnMuley · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2011, 01:11:03 PM »

Quote from: bobcat on March 23, 2011, 12:34:31 PM

That's too bad. You could have got the Bushnell I suggested for $20 less, and it's a lot better scope. I like Leupold but you have to get a VX-III to get a scope that's comarable to the Bushnell 4200

I totally disagree. Personally, I don't like 4200s.

bobcat · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2011, 01:22:50 PM »

Well, to each his own. The other good thing about Leupold is they hold their value and are easy to sell on ebay, if you ever decide to upgrade.

C-Money · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2011, 02:02:17 PM »

Good choice matt345, be sure and post up some target pic's when you go out to dial it in!

dontgetcrabs · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2011, 02:59:01 PM »

You will be happy with your choice.

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:55:15 AM »

Good choice Matt. I own that same scope. You will love it.

KimberRich · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:10:25 AM »

Good choice on the Leupold. Can't beat that scope for $220 in my opinion and like someone said you can easily re-sell it if you decide to upgrade in the future.

addicted · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:19:10 PM »

range report?

Jingles · « **Reply #24 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:00:48 PM »

Don't know if you're interested in Predator hunting ( Coyotes) but I would of recommended a 6 - 18 or 20 just in case you decided to use the 243 for yotes. I have a VXII 3-x9X 40 and I'll probably trade it out for a 6-18x50 Will work great here on the east side if you do much mountain hunting which is all I do Get away from the road hunters

AWS · « **Reply #25 on:** June 02, 2011, 06:51:43 AM »

I do A LOT of coyote. Hunting infact I no longer hunt big game and concentrate on coyotes and think a 3x9 is too big of a scope for coyotes in eastern WA sage country

. My personal favorite is a 1.5x6x40mm(1 ea Burris Sightron and Bushnell) and a couple of rifles set up with 1x4x20mm(Leupold). I have one rifle a 22-250 that is set up for hunting big opn country where there is little cover like eastern MT or ND or eastern WA grasslands and that has a 2.5x10x40mm. I call coyotes and think FOV is mor important than X's on coyote scope.

AWS

addicted · « **Reply #26 on:** June 02, 2011, 11:03:51 AM »

I think FOV is also a much more important aspect of night hunting than people generally thing. The more terrain you have in your FOV in a low light situation, the more you have to compair and contrast against game making them easier to pick out.

as far as power goes......
a 6x scope makes a 300 yard shot appear to be 50 yards, if you cant take a responsible unmagnified 50 yard shot you probably shouldnt be taking the shot at all.

ebusa · « **Reply #27 on:** July 05, 2011, 01:13:15 PM »

Quote from: addicted on June 02, 2011, 11:03:51 AM

I think FOV is also a much more important aspect of night hunting than people generally thing. The more terrain you have in your FOV in a low light situation, the more you have to compair and contrast against game making them easier to pick out.

as far as power goes......
a 6x scope makes a 300 yard shot appear to be 50 yards, if you cant take a responsible unmagnified 50 yard shot you probably shouldnt be taking the shot at all.

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