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Good scopes under $500?
« on: April 12, 2012, 09:45:21 PM »
I'm Feeling a little scope poor I've been buying rifles but not scopes, lol. With that said I'm wanting to get one for my new 28" pro hunter barrel. I've always been a Leupold guy but really don't have the cash to buy a $800 scope. I'm Looking for 4.5-14 to 6.5-20.

Pentax,Burris, Bushnell?

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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2012, 09:55:12 PM »
Have you thought about the Nikon Monarch 4-16?  They are around 450

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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2012, 09:59:42 PM »
I was looking at the Burris Fullfield 6.5-20x50
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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2012, 10:03:21 PM »
I was looking at the Burris Fullfield 6.5-20x50

Burris Makes a good scope!  If you could go up to $600 Weavers new Super slam scopes are awsome I got a 5-20x50 w/ 30 mm tube for $609

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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2012, 10:12:42 PM »
I have Burris Fullfields, Nikon Buckmasters, and a Nikon Coyote special--all good, and well within the budget.
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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2012, 10:27:39 PM »
Bushnell elite scopes are also good for the money.
« Last Edit: August 09, 2012, 07:24:43 PM by mr user »

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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2012, 08:16:24 AM »


http://www.cameralandny.Here's a great buy on a very good

scope.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper6-20x44

At $279. they are great, I have one on one of my rigs.
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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2012, 08:29:44 AM »
Have you seen the Redfields? They are made by Leupold, and have the same Leupold warrenty. You should be able to get a very nice scope in a Redfield for that price range!
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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2012, 08:47:10 AM »
I had the same budget when I bought the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42sf, love it!
18oz, lifetime warranty & it costs around $450 depending on the reticle you choose.

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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2012, 08:51:48 AM »
 :yeah:  I'd go with another Monarch in a minute, love the one I have!
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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2012, 01:44:43 PM »
I had the same budget when I bought the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42sf, love it!
18oz, lifetime warranty & it costs around $450 depending on the reticle you choose.

They look nice, just looked at Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 SF Matt BDC Ret. There are tons on Ebay with dealers that have the warrenty with them. Always a little nervous about ebay but always seems like I can save $50-$100 on a scope  :dunno:
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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2012, 02:11:22 PM »
They look nice, just looked at Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 SF Matt BDC Ret. There are tons on Ebay with dealers that have the warrenty with them. Always a little nervous about ebay but always seems like I can save $50-$100 on a scope  :dunno:

Bought that exact scope with turrets for $349 last month at Wholesale Sports.


« Last Edit: April 13, 2012, 07:44:24 PM by bobcat »
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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2012, 02:20:23 PM »
They look nice, just looked at Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 SF Matt BDC Ret. There are tons on Ebay with dealers that have the warrenty with them. Always a little nervous about ebay but always seems like I can save $50-$100 on a scope  :dunno:

Bought that exact scope with turrets for $349 last month at Wholesale Sports.


Your killing me, Sportsmans in Wasilla AK they are 549.99  :bash: Were is Wholesale Sports at? I could pay for it over the phone and have a buddy get it for me in WA?

thanks

« Last Edit: April 13, 2012, 07:45:21 PM by bobcat »
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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2012, 03:01:27 PM »
How about a Zeiss Conquest Rifle Scope 3-9x40mm MC Z-Plex for @ $450?

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Re: Good scopes under $500?
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2012, 07:30:46 PM »
How about a Zeiss Conquest Rifle Scope 3-9x40mm MC Z-Plex for @ $450?

I'm looking for a little more scope. I like to launch lead out to 600yds. I got a yote a couple years back at 617 and have taken several deer out to 550 and a nice bear at 475. I love long range shooting. With that said I've always used a Leupold 6.5-20x50 and practice a lot!!!
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