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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: allboy on July 01, 2010, 12:39:02 PM

Title: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: allboy on July 01, 2010, 12:39:02 PM: Can anyone recommend a brand/ model 3X9x40 scope in the $150-$300 dollar range? I have purchased the Nikons in the past and had good luck with them. That was many years back so I'm interested to hear what you all are buying as of late.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: GoldTip on July 01, 2010, 12:41:30 PM: Leupold VX II would come in at the upper end of that range, could check a pawn shop and find one in the $200 range probably. Just no way you can go wrong with a Leupy. :twocents:
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 01, 2010, 01:06:44 PM: vx II if you can find one for around 300 should be able 2 or just get a vx I and you will be good to go
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: addicted on July 01, 2010, 02:54:39 PM: Meopta. either the artemis or the meopro seiries are at the top of you price range, Top of the line too.
http://www.eurooptic.com/Meopta/Meopta-3-9x42-Artemis-3000-Series-Rifle-Scope.asp?category=MA04&vendor=XXME&parent=XXME (http://www.eurooptic.com/Meopta/Meopta-3-9x42-Artemis-3000-Series-Rifle-Scope.asp?category=MA04&vendor=XXME&parent=XXME)
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Holg3107 on July 01, 2010, 03:35:35 PM: Burris Fulfield II imo is the best bang for your buck scope, I like the leupolds but would for out the extra cash for a vxIII. I like the burris over the vxII. :twocents:
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Rgrady35 on July 01, 2010, 03:56:06 PM: I have Burris Fullfield II. The only issue I have with mine is when you adjust the magnification the whole rear objective rotates with it. A real PITA if ya use scope covers. Other than that it is a good clear scope, although my next scope will not have a ballistic compensator gauge on it. I would rather just use the good old fashion cross hairs.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: hunter-4-life on July 01, 2010, 03:59:00 PM: I also like the Burris FullField II. I think it transmits light better than the VXI and VXII. Its in my opinion the best bang for your buck.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: huntandjeep on July 01, 2010, 08:06:04 PM: i'm with you guys burris fulfield 2
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: methowman on July 01, 2010, 08:12:50 PM: Leupold vari x II is hard to beat, I have one I would sell for 200 its in good condition & has a lifetime warranty
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: bearpaw on July 01, 2010, 08:47:09 PM: I have many Leopolds, but I honestly beleive Nikon has sharper glass than even a VX-III. However, if you buy Leopold I think you are supporting american workers. :twocents:
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: wastickslinger on July 01, 2010, 08:59:39 PM: Quote from: methowman on July 01, 2010, 08:12:50 PM
Leupold vari x II is hard to beat, I have one I would sell for 200 its in good condition & has a lifetime warranty

Thats got my vote.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: bobcat on July 01, 2010, 09:16:27 PM: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=549804 (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=549804)
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 01, 2010, 10:04:20 PM: Another vote for Leupy.. :twocents: :tup:
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: thinkingman on July 02, 2010, 08:31:34 AM: Your money?....Leupold
My money?....Bushnell Elite 4200 or Nikon Team Primos.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Caretaker on July 02, 2010, 08:35:48 AM: Nikon 3x9x40 BDL
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 02, 2010, 08:38:15 AM: Just for the record, this month's Eastman's HJ says the Vortex Viper is a good buy for around $300. Never owned a Vortex, used one of their spotting scopes in Montana last fall (actually, my hunting partner had one), and it wasn't great, but it was the cheap model, probably to be expected.
I am not personally recommending it, but it might be worth looking into... :dunno:
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: littlemac on July 02, 2010, 08:39:21 AM: I really have had great service with my Leupold scopes and wouldn't have tried others until Don at Kesselring's suggested I look through a Zeiss.

I have Zeiss on three big mags now and really like the site picture and clarity.

I don't have the years of experience with Zeiss that I do with Leupold to say it is as good long term in the field but so far they have been great.

Can't go wrong with the Leupold but if you can pick up a Zeiss in the $3 to $400 range it would be worth checking out. I have seen an occasional one used for under $300.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 02, 2010, 08:41:16 AM: Can you buy a Ziess in that range? I always thought they were $600-$700 scopes...?
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Caretaker on July 02, 2010, 08:41:32 AM: Sorry, typo. Meant to type BDC. Great scopes for around $250. I bought one on sale for $120 online a while back. Used it on my .270 wsm.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: strutnrut1984 on July 02, 2010, 08:45:48 AM: Leupold vx1 199+tax
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: littlemac on July 02, 2010, 09:00:50 AM: Quote from: Pathfinder101 on July 02, 2010, 08:41:16 AM
Can you buy a Ziess in that range? I always thought they were $600-$700 scopes...?

eBay has a few. Quick search has this at $389 no shipping not sure on sales tax saving.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ZEISS-3-9-X-40-MC-CONQUEST-Z-PLEX-RETICLE-5214609920-/120360813735?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c061044a7 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ZEISS-3-9-X-40-MC-CONQUEST-Z-PLEX-RETICLE-5214609920-/120360813735?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c061044a7)
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Coasthunterjay on July 02, 2010, 09:32:39 AM: burris fullfield II
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: bobcat on July 02, 2010, 09:42:35 AM: The Burris Fullfield II is a really good scope, I don't know if you can get a better scope for the money:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=282680 (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=282680)
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: SkookumHntr on July 02, 2010, 09:57:59 AM: -I would look into those new redfields as well, They look real nice, and I believe leupold makes them! Same quality it looked to me :twocents:
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: allboy on July 02, 2010, 02:14:47 PM: Thanks for all the feedback. I for sure have had some excellent recomendations.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: addicted on July 03, 2010, 11:39:40 AM: bushnell scope cheif with a command post 8)
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on July 03, 2010, 12:55:04 PM: Try here. They have been very good to me.

http://swfa.com/Nikon-Team-Primos-Riflescopes-C1407.aspx (http://swfa.com/Nikon-Team-Primos-Riflescopes-C1407.aspx)
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: jetjockey on July 06, 2010, 06:25:56 PM: This is an easy one. Minox Z3a 3-9x40 for $289 delivered to your house from Doug at cameralandny. I haven't looked through one, but all the reviews say they are easily on par with the Leupy VX3 and Zeiss Conquest. The next choice would be spend a little more money and get a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 delivered to your house for $369. However, all the reviews say the Minox is just as good as the Zeiss but in a small package like the Leupy, so why buy the Zeiss? For those of you that don't know of Minox, they used to be owned by Leica and are very, very good Euro glass. Their warranty is transferable and no questions asked. I dropped a pair of my Minox bino's and they fixed them for free.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=66000 (http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=66000)

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/zeiss.pl?page=521460 (http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/zeiss.pl?page=521460)

Heres a great review

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/3831789/Minox_ZA_5_2_10x40_Review_Part (http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/3831789/Minox_ZA_5_2_10x40_Review_Part)
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Huntbear on July 08, 2010, 04:33:03 PM: Quote from: addicted on July 03, 2010, 11:39:40 AM
bushnell scope cheif with a command post 8)

Wow, that brings back memories. My mom killed many a deer with a Rem. 760 with a Bushnell scope with a post. It was the gun I learned to shoot hunting rifles on. Great scope.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: ebusa on July 08, 2010, 07:40:53 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on July 08, 2010, 04:33:03 PM
Quote from: addicted on July 03, 2010, 11:39:40 AM
bushnell scope cheif with a command post 8)

Wow, that brings back memories. My mom killed many a deer with a Rem. 760 with a Bushnell scope with a post. It was the gun I learned to shoot hunting rifles on. Great scope.

Those are good ole scopes! My dad has one on his 760 and uses it every year! He has he set on the crosshairs but can switch it to the post. I think it's the scopechief II.

For a scope under $200 my recommendations would be the new Redfield Revolution, under $300 - Lepould VXII, under 400- Zeiss Conquest
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: wadu1 on July 08, 2010, 08:11:34 PM: I like the Burris it comes with a another 3X9X40 rim fire on sale for $199.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: high country on July 12, 2010, 08:19:33 PM: 4200 elite in 3x9x40mm......can't beat it for the $$. look around they go for 250 new often. my next step would be a 3-9x40 conquest.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: ML_Hunter on July 14, 2010, 08:16:39 PM: The Cabelas Alaskan Guide Scope is an excellent Scope with clear optics and excellent light trasmition. A scope Leupold scope of the same quilty would sell for $500 and the Alaskan Guide scope only runs about $260.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0080446713428a&navCount=3&podId=0080446&parentId=cat20760&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat602006-cat601558-cat20760&catalogCode=XA&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20760&hasJS=true (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0080446713428a&navCount=3&podId=0080446&parentId=cat20760&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat602006-cat601558-cat20760&catalogCode=XA&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20760&hasJS=true)

So now that I put my plug in for Cableas ;) I must say that I'm a Nikon guy! I would strongly sudgest the Nikon Buckmaster which runs $210 or $220 for the BDC or mil-dot reticle. Again clear optics, strong body, lifetime warenty from Nikon, water & fog proof, there's no reason to spend more money on higher dollar scopes.

I much prefer Nikon to Leupold but thats my :twocents:.
Title: Re: Best 3X9X40 for under $300
Post by: Deep Forks on July 22, 2010, 03:48:18 AM: I own Burris Fullfields a couple Nikons and many Leupold's and I like them all. The Leupold's VXIII my favorite but my last 3 scopes have been Vortex and I like them as well as the VXIII, for less money. The Viper is gaining market share fast, wouldn't put it up with the Conquest but has very good glass for the money and has an unconditional warranty. Call a Vortex rep.and have a chat, you won't be dissapointed.
Deep Forks John