Post by: Rifleman77 on September 12, 2011, 03:54:58 PM
Post by: whacker1 on September 12, 2011, 03:56:08 PM
What magnification do you want?
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 12, 2011, 03:57:34 PM
Post by: HoofsandWings on September 12, 2011, 04:39:58 PM
It is all of a question of how much you are willing to spend. Look at some of those with 30mm tubes. I saw some for around 2 grand.
Usually the question you need to answer is are you a good shot. If you are, then skys the limit. If not, an expensive scope is not going to help much.
Post by: bobcat on September 12, 2011, 04:44:55 PM
Post by: 87Ford on September 12, 2011, 05:31:09 PM
Post by: Bob33 on September 12, 2011, 05:31:23 PM
It's hard to beat a Leupold VX-II in the 3-9x40. They go for right around $300.It looks like there's one for sale in the classifieds right now for $200.
Post by: 400out on September 12, 2011, 05:41:35 PM
Post by: wreckerman5357 on September 12, 2011, 09:13:43 PM
There are plenty of other good scopes out there, but those are my recomendations in the $300, $200, and $100 dollar ranges. Anything more expensive, look to someone else as a lowly bodyman cannot afford Zeiss or Swarcovski optics. Hope this was somewhat helpful.
Post by: ydeardorff on September 12, 2011, 10:54:32 PM
http://www.bsaoptics.com/scope.aspx?productID=313 (http://www.bsaoptics.com/scope.aspx?productID=313)
I put 5 shots into about a 2 inch pattern at 160 yards (laying prone).
Im using a double dove tail scope mount for it. Rock solid, and with a 4 inch eye relief its really nice to use.
The illuminated reticle scope are too bright and distracting in low light, but the mil dot is perfect for all light levels even in broad daylight.
So far I love this scope on my check/mauser .270.
Post by: huntnnw on September 12, 2011, 11:04:10 PM
Post by: Rifleman77 on September 12, 2011, 11:45:52 PM
The leupy I have now is an older one that came on the gun when I bought and and surprisingly it does get knocked off pretty easy. I love Leupold so I'll check into the newer ones, I kinda figured they would get a good review. I like the one I have just want to update a little bit. The 2-300 dollar range is perfect, I was looking 3-9 or 10, maybe 12 if I wanted to push it but don't think its really all that necessary. So you guys nailed it, thanks again.
Post by: ydeardorff on September 13, 2011, 12:00:02 AM
so u buy a chitty scope cause your not a good shot?? and a spendy one cause u can shoot? I buy a good scope so it doesnt FAIL! nothing worse than having a crappy scope that gets knocked of from recoil or a fall
Heh, well Id love a swarovski, but dont have the cash,.. and yeah I guess, after not shooting a single hunting rifle for over 20 years, I think thats not bad for an old fart wearing glasses on his first box of shells. :chuckle:
As far as BSA being a good or bad scope, well thats up to each person. I love the scope thus far. I found some bushnell's and leupolds I didnt like as much and they were 2 or 3 times as much. For me if it put dinner on the table its good enough. Besides if I got a clean 100 yard shot where I live, it would be a lucky day.
Post by: Miles on September 13, 2011, 12:38:31 AM
It's hard to beat a Leupold VX-II in the 3-9x40. They go for right around $300.It looks like there's one for sale in the classifieds right now for $200.
If I was in the market for a new scope I'd be all over that. A used leupold is like a used $20 bill, it's still worth the $20 it was when it was new...
Post by: Miles on September 13, 2011, 12:41:42 AM
Thanks everyone!
The leupy I have now is an older one that came on the gun when I bought and and surprisingly it does get knocked off pretty easy. I love Leupold so I'll check into the newer ones, I kinda figured they would get a good review. I like the one I have just want to update a little bit. The 2-300 dollar range is perfect, I was looking 3-9 or 10, maybe 12 if I wanted to push it but don't think its really all that necessary. So you guys nailed it, thanks again.
Send it in to Leupy and they will fix it or replace it at no cost to you.
Post by: golfguy0912 on September 13, 2011, 04:11:22 AM
Post by: Eli346 on September 13, 2011, 05:02:15 AM
Post by: fremont on September 13, 2011, 06:18:24 AM
Post by: one shot kill on September 13, 2011, 06:54:19 AM
Post by: jackmaster on September 13, 2011, 06:55:17 AM
It's hard to beat a Leupold VX-II in the 3-9x40. They go for right around $300. Or, look at Cabelas, they have the Bushnell 4200 in the same thing for $199 right now. It's a discontinued model that a year ago was selling for $300, and even at that price it was a good scope for the money. Those are the two I'd be looking at.:yeah: x 100
Post by: Raul Duke on September 13, 2011, 06:59:02 AM
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 13, 2011, 09:22:06 AM
Thanks everyone!
The leupy I have now is an older one that came on the gun when I bought and and surprisingly it does get knocked off pretty easy. I love Leupold so I'll check into the newer ones, I kinda figured they would get a good review. I like the one I have just want to update a little bit. The 2-300 dollar range is perfect, I was looking 3-9 or 10, maybe 12 if I wanted to push it but don't think its really all that necessary. So you guys nailed it, thanks again.
Send it in to Leupy and they will fix it or replace it at no cost to you.
:yeah:
Call Service and Support at 1-800-LEUPOLD. Tell them what is going and you would like to send it in and have it checked. Don't be too surprised if they send you a brand new replacement if they find that their is an issue. :)
Post by: superdown on September 13, 2011, 09:44:01 AM
Post by: HoofsandWings on September 13, 2011, 04:08:27 PM
so u buy a chitty scope cause your not a good shot?? and a spendy one cause u can shoot? I buy a good scope so it doesnt FAIL! nothing worse than having a crappy scope that gets knocked of from recoil or a fallEven expensive scopes fail. What constitutes "chitty" is subjective. I have brand new Nikons in a drawer because I consider Nikons second class.
Post by: huntnnw on September 14, 2011, 01:30:05 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on September 14, 2011, 07:48:14 AM
Post by: high country on September 14, 2011, 08:10:34 AM
I wouldn't put a Bushnell,Nikon,redfield or others of similar fashion on any rifle i own... Leupold is where I would start. Yeah the high end can fail,but the point is it rarely does as oppose to cheap glass..that's where u pay for what you get
I used to have a similar opinion. If you take a 4200 for a test drive you will have a tough time chooseing otherwise for even close money. I totally abhorred the idea of putting a bushnell on a $3500 gun, but after breaking every other scope I put on it, I was out of choices. (those scopes killed include some famous leupolds, nikon, burrow and a swaro) I was surprised to say the least. I liked it enough that I pulled the leica from my go to rifle and sold it to buy 5 more 4200's. I would not touch a 3200 but the 4200 is far and away the most underrated scope out there. If I had to class the hunting scopes it would be simple.....
$200 gets you a 4200
$400 gets you a conquest
$1500 gets you a s&b
Those are pretty much the steps imo.
Post by: blmathis12 on September 28, 2011, 04:02:51 PM
Post by: grizzlyadams on October 01, 2011, 12:50:49 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 01, 2011, 01:02:00 PM
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+1, if they are out of your budget then Nikon Monarch Series. :tup:
Post by: Cap.Silver on October 01, 2011, 01:09:06 PM
Post by: high country on October 01, 2011, 01:10:43 PM