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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: Ducknut97 on August 07, 2012, 10:46:20 PM

Title: Cheap but good
Post by: Ducknut97 on August 07, 2012, 10:46:20 PM: I am looking for a quality scope that I can get for under $100, hopefully around $60 to $80. Any suggestions.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: bobcat on August 07, 2012, 10:54:53 PM: This is about the cheapest, "goodest" scope I can recommend:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/174349/weaver-classic-k-series-rifle-scope-4x-38mm-dual-x-reticle-matte (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/174349/weaver-classic-k-series-rifle-scope-4x-38mm-dual-x-reticle-matte)

Only problem is it's $130. You might try ebay and get a used scope. You still won't get much for under $100.

This is for a hunting rifle, correct?
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: huntnnw on August 08, 2012, 06:10:42 AM: U may find a used leupold vari x II for a $100
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 08, 2012, 06:56:30 AM: Quote from: Ducknut97 on August 07, 2012, 10:46:20 PM
I am looking for a quality scope that I can get for under $100, hopefully around $60 to $80. Any suggestions.

ebay. Look up Pentax scopes. Lifetime warrenty. I have 6 of them from 22.250 upto 338 Federal with zero problems.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: lazydrifter on August 08, 2012, 08:21:12 AM: Keep an eye on this site. Used trade in scopes. I've bought 3 or 4 from them and all have been great. If you sign up for their email notifications you will get a new email usually every day with what's new on their list. I've used the Pentax line also and they've held up real well. But I've bought some used Leupold and Burris scopes off this site for under a $100.00.

http://www.samplelist.com/ViewProducts.aspx (http://www.samplelist.com/ViewProducts.aspx)

Brant
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: mazama on August 08, 2012, 12:24:19 PM: I bought a Pentax ballicsts plex for$69, like it better than my my Leoplld or Burris scope,shot it out to 400yds was surprised at the clarity for a cheap scope.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: snowshoes22 on August 08, 2012, 03:42:48 PM: Check out Centerpoint
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: link on August 08, 2012, 09:38:00 PM: You're not going to get a "quality" (new) scope for under $100. You may get one that seems good at first, but I would not put much faith in one.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: dvolmer on August 09, 2012, 10:05:56 AM: The best cheap scope you will find is a Nikon Prostaff.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 09, 2012, 10:10:32 AM: Sometimes Pawn Shops have good deals on used Leupolds.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: sticky on August 09, 2012, 01:51:23 PM: Natchez Shooters Supply has a Bushnell Trophy XLT 3x9x40 with multi-X reticle on sale for $109.95.

They come with Butler Creek flip up scope covers & there's no sales tax. Shipping is the only other cost, probably less than ten bucks from TN.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: Ducknut97 on August 24, 2012, 06:40:14 PM: Has anyone used Barska Scopes, I have a couple of their binoculars and I love them.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: jackelope on August 24, 2012, 08:12:49 PM: I'd keep an eye on the classifieds and buy a used one.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: Biggerhammer on August 28, 2012, 10:35:44 PM: Quote from: jackelope on August 24, 2012, 08:12:49 PM
I'd keep an eye on the classifieds and buy a used one.

I know a bunch of younger guys that run bargain stuff and the one that has stood out time and time again has been a Bushnell Dusk to Dawn 4-12 Variable objective. 99.00 at Bi-Mart locally. I was actualy going to pick one up the other day to throw on a older Rem700 in .222 I got for a truck rifle. The rifle was already a little wore so I figured on getting optics that I wouldn't mind if they got banged around a bit.
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: Wacenturion on September 25, 2012, 06:29:35 PM: Quote from: dvolmer on August 09, 2012, 10:05:56 AM
The best cheap scope you will find is a Nikon Prostaff.

Boy...I'll second that. Been putting Monarchs on my rifles but picked up a ProStaff a couple weeks ago and then again today.....exceptional clarity for the price.

Also, until October 6, 2012, there is a $30 rebate from Nikon on all BDC scopes. If you like that reticle, even better deal. Just got a Cabelas coupon offering today ($20 0ff $100-$199...etc, etc. up to $75 0ff $500), valid till tomorrow. Thinking about buying three 3x9x40 BDC ProStaff scopes for a couple rifles I don't have scopes for. After rebate and sale price, along with that coupon, before tax...each scope is $115. Hard to beat. :tup:
Title: Re: Cheap but good
Post by: Moose-head on September 25, 2012, 06:58:12 PM: Another website. I have been happy with purchases made at Sierra Trading Post
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~scope/?perPage=24 (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~scope/?perPage=24)