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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: muleyslayer on November 13, 2013, 06:41:53 AM

Title: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: muleyslayer on November 13, 2013, 06:41:53 AM: Hello fellow hunters, I am new to this forum and haven't formally introduced myself. My apologies, my name is Pete and I am from yakima, wa. I'm looking for a deer rifle scope for browning abolt I just purchased I was thinking a 3x9 leupold, but there might be something better out in the market. My price range is 200 to 500 dollars. Thank you for your time
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: headshot5 on November 13, 2013, 07:04:34 AM: Welcome! A Leupold scope is great place to start. Give us an idea of what caliber of a rifle you plan on putting the scope on and what you plan to hunt. Don't pass on a chance at a used Leupold either, the warranty is transferrable, and Leupold takes care of their customers no questions asked.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: bobcat on November 13, 2013, 07:21:00 AM: The Leupold VX-II is a great scope for the money. Even better is the VX-III. It should allow you to see a bit better in low light situations. I would get it in the 3.5-10x40.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: KB88 on November 13, 2013, 08:03:28 AM: With that price range you can get yourself into some great scopes. Unfortunately in-store viewing doesn't do a quality scope justice. I have a Burris fullfield ii 3x9-40; by no means a super nice quality scope, but for the money it was amazing the difference between it and $50-150 scopes. Very pleased with my low light conditions.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: muleyslayer on November 13, 2013, 09:48:29 AM: Its going on a 270 Win. I've never thought of getting 3.5 x10 but considering the lowest setting I ever have my scopes on is 4 it don't seem like a bad idea especially when most of my hunting will be in mule deer country. I've never bought a Burris but I've heard great things about them.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: coachcw on November 13, 2013, 09:52:31 AM: leupold , vx3
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 13, 2013, 10:11:13 AM: Nikon, Pentax, Bushnell, Millett, Leupold are in my circle. They all work perfectly fine. All are in your price range.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: thinkingman on November 13, 2013, 12:15:13 PM: Quote from: KB88 on November 13, 2013, 08:03:28 AM
With that price range you can get yourself into some great scopes. Unfortunately in-store viewing doesn't do a quality scope justice. I have a Burris fullfield ii 3x9-40; by no means a super nice quality scope, but for the money it was amazing the difference between it and $50-150 scopes. Very pleased with my low light conditions.
This.
Burris FFII, Bushnell Elite 4200, Nikon Monarch are going to be your best bets in the $200-250 range.
If I was spending $500, it wouldn't be on a Leupold.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: muleyslayer on November 13, 2013, 03:59:07 PM: An average how much does a 3.5x10 leupold vx-3 run? I looked at the sportsman's warehouse website and they are 560.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: Taco280AI on November 13, 2013, 04:09:27 PM: For big game rifles I've had 3-9s, 3.5-10s, 4-12s, and a 4.5-16 and have gotten rid of them all.

Now I use an FX3 6x42. Why? Cause most of the shots I've taken on game have been somewhere in the 6x area no matter how much magnification I've had. For paper I like lots of power, game not so much.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: Buckmark on November 13, 2013, 04:10:49 PM: Quote from: Taco270 on November 13, 2013, 04:09:27 PM
For big game rifles I've had 3-9s, 3.5-10s, 4-12s, and a 4.5-16 and have gotten rid of them all.

Now I use an FX3 6x42. Why? Cause most of the shots I've taken on game have been somewhere in the 6x area no matter how much magnification I've had. For paper I like lots of power, game not so much.
I was going to chime in also with think about getting a fixed 6x, for hunting....
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: Wacenturion on November 13, 2013, 04:16:11 PM: Quote from: thinkingman on November 13, 2013, 12:15:13 PM
Quote from: KB88 on November 13, 2013, 08:03:28 AM
With that price range you can get yourself into some great scopes. Unfortunately in-store viewing doesn't do a quality scope justice. I have a Burris fullfield ii 3x9-40; by no means a super nice quality scope, but for the money it was amazing the difference between it and $50-150 scopes. Very pleased with my low light conditions.
This.
Burris FFII, Bushnell Elite 4200, Nikon Monarch are going to be your best bets in the $200-250 range.
If I was spending $500, it wouldn't be on a Leupold.

Not sure where you're seeing Nikon Monarchs for $200-$250. Maybe Prostaff, but depending on variable power and reticle, Monarchs are in the mid-300-600 range.....and every bit as good as a Leupold. :twocents:
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: huntandjeep on November 13, 2013, 04:41:05 PM: Take a look at Vortex scopes also. I have there 3.5-10×50mm Diamondback and there 4-12×40 viper and they are both nice scopes for the money. The Viper actually replaced a Leupold VX3.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: muleyslayer on November 13, 2013, 04:47:16 PM: Fixed power? What is the price range on the vortex
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: bobcat on November 13, 2013, 04:58:10 PM: Quote from: muleyslayer on November 13, 2013, 03:59:07 PM
An average how much does a 3.5x10 leupold vx-3 run? I looked at the sportsman's warehouse website and they are 560.

Amazon has it for $479:

http://www.amazon.com/Leupold-VX-3-3-5-10x40mm-Duplex-Matte/dp/B001RP029G (http://www.amazon.com/Leupold-VX-3-3-5-10x40mm-Duplex-Matte/dp/B001RP029G)
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: muleyslayer on November 13, 2013, 05:15:31 PM: Thanks bobcat I'm not set yet but that's a good deal
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: Bob33 on November 13, 2013, 05:15:50 PM: Rifle scopes are overrated for the vast majority of big game hunting situations. I would get a decent $200 scope and put the savings into high quality binoculars. :twocents:
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: huntandjeep on November 13, 2013, 06:39:41 PM: Didn't catch that you wanted a fixed power. Mine are variable power the Diamondback was $240 ish and the Viper was $ 400.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: Shane54 on November 24, 2013, 07:38:37 PM: I use a Nikon pro staff 3-9 on a x-bolt works great!
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: bobdog86 on November 27, 2013, 10:10:25 PM: Quote from: Bob33 on November 13, 2013, 05:15:50 PM
Rifle scopes are overrated for the vast majority of big game hunting situations. I would get a decent $200 scope and put the savings into high quality binoculars. :twocents:
I totally agree, I have a VX3 on my 300, about $300.00. But for me, I hunt Muley's primarily where I spend hours glassing. So, top-shelp binoculars are more important, I use a pair Swarovski's 10x40's. The single most important component for me, aside from good boots.
Title: Re: deer hunting rifle scopes
Post by: Coasthunterjay on November 27, 2013, 10:35:27 PM: Quote from: huntandjeep on November 13, 2013, 04:41:05 PM
Take a look at Vortex scopes also. I have there 3.5-10×50mm Diamondback and there 4-12×40 viper and they are both nice scopes for the money. The Viper actually replaced a Leupold VX3.

:yeah:

Try there newer Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x44, with 30mm tube...its in the upper range of your price range but a smoking scope and not even Leupold can beat there warranty. This scope is an all out light hungry scope and with there awesome reticle you'll easily be able to use the full potential of your rifle. call vortex direct and sometimes theyll cut yah a deal. Vortex has hands down the best customer service.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-2-5-10x44-riflescope-with-v-plex-moa-reticle (http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-2-5-10x44-riflescope-with-v-plex-moa-reticle)