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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: jackson7 on December 31, 2014, 12:01:23 PM

Title: cheap scopes
Post by: jackson7 on December 31, 2014, 12:01:23 PM: gents,
can anyone enlighten me on cheap scopes for a 222 remington.i do not own the rifle , it is on loan from a friends wife who recently passed. thinking of it for coyotes. thanks for the input. happy new year to all. may it be the best of our lives. best, jackson
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: runningboard on December 31, 2014, 12:12:20 PM: check out natchez here

http://www.natchezss.com/category.cfm?contentID=categoryMain&catLevelName=405&catLevel=1 (http://www.natchezss.com/category.cfm?contentID=categoryMain&catLevelName=405&catLevel=1)

I've had god luck with Simmons for cheap scopes that work well and so far have never failed me.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2014, 12:17:50 PM: How cheap? I'd recommend the Redfield Revolution 3-9x40. It's American made and Cabelas has a $30 rebate on it right now, so with that it would be $170. The rebate ends December 31st though, so you'd need to order it today.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on December 31, 2014, 12:21:06 PM: I put Barska scopes on all my airguns. I've had good luck with them, and they are CHEAP!
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: Bean Counter on December 31, 2014, 12:21:22 PM: Happy New Year.

I would recommend decent rings and bases--you don't want loose tolerances and groups going left and right.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: Mike450r on December 31, 2014, 12:26:17 PM: Burris Reddfield Leuopold Nikon Vortex in any order are good all the way down to their cheapest scopes, simmons, bushnell, tasco bottom level scopes in the same price range 150-200 are trash.in my opinion
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: Kittman on December 31, 2014, 12:41:15 PM: Never had a problem with my 3-9x40 Tasco World Class scope. Looks good, works wonderfully in the cold humid weather.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: Rich_S on December 31, 2014, 02:36:58 PM: Go to Midway.com, click on "Clearance items", click on "Show other categories", click on "Optics" and pick out a good one. I bought two $150 Weaver 3-10X 44mm scopes for less than half price ($75).
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: Larry S. on December 31, 2014, 11:28:09 PM: For what it's worth, the phrase "Buy nice or buy twice" is the best advice I've ever heard as regards rifle scopes...or anything else, for that matter. Consider it "The Eleventh Commandment" as regards any purchases you intend to make. As an addendum, I'd also say that, if a scope doesn't carry an unlimited (and transferable) lifetime warranty, walk (and, in some cases, run) away from it - no matter how good the price looks. There are great "inexpensive" scopes out there that fit this bill of particulars. Buy one and you'll not be sorry you did.

Larry S.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: jackson7 on January 01, 2015, 11:56:38 AM: Gents,
thanks for the feedback. much appreciated. This is why I enjoy this site. A wealth of knowledge from those who have actual experience.. As for me, I am simply a bird hunter and try to help people out when I have info they may be able to use. Hope all have a great 2015.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: Bofire on January 01, 2015, 03:53:38 PM: Jackson, hit hack shops, craigs list, nickle adds. find a used Leupold, they are guarnteed for life regardless who buys them new.
if it is not perfect send it in!! :dunno:
Carl
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 01, 2015, 04:01:03 PM: I buy PENTAX scopes for some rifles. Never, ever a problem.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: thinkingman on January 02, 2015, 10:14:38 AM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on January 01, 2015, 04:01:03 PM
I buy PENTAX scopes for some rifles. Never, ever a problem.
Made by Burris...Good stuff.
Nikon ProStaff is pretty solid with great optics and around $100 if you shop carefully.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: yakimarcher on January 09, 2015, 12:13:01 PM: I just got a 3-10x40 cabelas alaskan guide scope on clearance for $67.00, which is a screaming deal retail was $199.00 I think. I went in intending to buy a nikkon pro staff but they were sold out, I had checked these out and they had good customer reviews(4.3 out of 5 average). The quality seems to be outstanding I'm going to shoot it tomorrow.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: baker5150 on January 09, 2015, 12:14:53 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on January 01, 2015, 04:01:03 PM
I buy PENTAX scopes for some rifles. Never, ever a problem.

:yeah:
Great warranty too, if you do need it.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: jackson7 on January 10, 2015, 12:25:45 PM: cabelas has a Nikon 3-9x40 active target predator for 120$
any thoughts on this scope. thanks again.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 10, 2015, 01:38:17 PM: Quote from: jackson7 on January 10, 2015, 12:25:45 PM
cabelas has a Nikon 3-9x40 active target predator for 120$
any thoughts on this scope. thanks again.

I have Nikon scopes and again, never any issues.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: jackson7 on January 10, 2015, 01:45:23 PM: what bases and rings are you using? don't know much about them either. thx for the reply.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: mountainman on January 10, 2015, 09:56:17 PM: Never buy cheap, buy affordable: )
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 10, 2015, 09:58:05 PM: Quote from: jackson7 on January 10, 2015, 01:45:23 PM
what bases and rings are you using? don't know much about them either. thx for the reply.

Deadnutz are my favorites.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: BigGoonTuna on January 14, 2015, 06:19:00 PM: weaver makes a great scope for the money. japanese glass.

redfields are good scopes too but not the bargain they were when the brand first came back. they've nearly doubled in price for the USA made models in the past 5 years.
Title: Re: cheap scopes
Post by: tgomez on March 13, 2015, 11:08:18 AM: Want cheap? Go to Wal-mart and pick up a $65 3-9x40mm. Hit up your local pawn shops, you can usually find a decent scope at a cheap price! Good luck.