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Title: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: TeacherMan on April 12, 2012, 09:45:21 PM
I'm Feeling a little scope poor I've been buying rifles but not scopes, lol. With that said I'm wanting to get one for my new 28" pro hunter barrel. I've always been a Leupold guy but really don't have the cash to buy a $800 scope. I'm Looking for 4.5-14 to 6.5-20.

Pentax,Burris, Bushnell?

Thanks
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 12, 2012, 09:55:12 PM
Have you thought about the Nikon Monarch 4-16?  They are around 450
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: TeacherMan on April 12, 2012, 09:59:42 PM
I was looking at the Burris Fullfield 6.5-20x50
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 12, 2012, 10:03:21 PM
I was looking at the Burris Fullfield 6.5-20x50

Burris Makes a good scope!  If you could go up to $600 Weavers new Super slam scopes are awsome I got a 5-20x50 w/ 30 mm tube for $609
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on April 12, 2012, 10:12:42 PM
I have Burris Fullfields, Nikon Buckmasters, and a Nikon Coyote special--all good, and well within the budget.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: mr user on April 12, 2012, 10:27:39 PM
Bushnell elite scopes are also good for the money.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: AWS on April 13, 2012, 08:16:24 AM


http://www.cameralandny.Here's a great buy on a very good

scope.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper6-20x44

At $279. they are great, I have one on one of my rigs.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: C-Money on April 13, 2012, 08:29:44 AM
Have you seen the Redfields? They are made by Leupold, and have the same Leupold warrenty. You should be able to get a very nice scope in a Redfield for that price range!
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: GreyWolf on April 13, 2012, 08:47:10 AM
I had the same budget when I bought the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42sf, love it!
18oz, lifetime warranty & it costs around $450 depending on the reticle you choose.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: couesbitten on April 13, 2012, 08:51:48 AM
 :yeah:  I'd go with another Monarch in a minute, love the one I have!
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: TeacherMan on April 13, 2012, 01:44:43 PM
I had the same budget when I bought the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42sf, love it!
18oz, lifetime warranty & it costs around $450 depending on the reticle you choose.

They look nice, just looked at Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 SF Matt BDC Ret. There are tons on Ebay with dealers that have the warrenty with them. Always a little nervous about ebay but always seems like I can save $50-$100 on a scope  :dunno:
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: Huntboy on April 13, 2012, 02:11:22 PM
They look nice, just looked at Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 SF Matt BDC Ret. There are tons on Ebay with dealers that have the warrenty with them. Always a little nervous about ebay but always seems like I can save $50-$100 on a scope  :dunno:

Bought that exact scope with turrets for $349 last month at Wholesale Sports.


Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: TeacherMan on April 13, 2012, 02:20:23 PM
They look nice, just looked at Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 SF Matt BDC Ret. There are tons on Ebay with dealers that have the warrenty with them. Always a little nervous about ebay but always seems like I can save $50-$100 on a scope  :dunno:

Bought that exact scope with turrets for $349 last month at Wholesale Sports.


Your killing me, Sportsmans in Wasilla AK they are 549.99  :bash: Were is Wholesale Sports at? I could pay for it over the phone and have a buddy get it for me in WA?

thanks

Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: Carl on April 13, 2012, 03:01:27 PM
How about a Zeiss Conquest Rifle Scope 3-9x40mm MC Z-Plex for @ $450?
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: TeacherMan on April 13, 2012, 07:30:46 PM
How about a Zeiss Conquest Rifle Scope 3-9x40mm MC Z-Plex for @ $450?

I'm looking for a little more scope. I like to launch lead out to 600yds. I got a yote a couple years back at 617 and have taken several deer out to 550 and a nice bear at 475. I love long range shooting. With that said I've always used a Leupold 6.5-20x50 and practice a lot!!!
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: bobcat on April 13, 2012, 07:43:04 PM
They look nice, just looked at Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 SF Matt BDC Ret. There are tons on Ebay with dealers that have the warrenty with them. Always a little nervous about ebay but always seems like I can save $50-$100 on a scope  :dunno:

Bought that exact scope with turrets for $349 last month at Wholesale Sports.


Your killing me, Sportsmans in Wasilla AK they are 549.99  :bash: Were is Wholesale Sports at? I could pay for it over the phone and have a buddy get it for me in WA?

thanks


It's $519.95 at Wholesale Sports online: 

 http://us.wholesalesports.com/storefront/scopes/centerfire-rifle-scopes/monarch-riflescope/prod1168165.html



Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: Deep Forks on April 14, 2012, 01:53:15 AM
Vortex Viper HS-LR 4x16x44 bdc reticle with turrets.  Unconditional warranty.  vortexoptic.com
Great scope and warranty covers everything except losing it.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: GreyWolf on April 15, 2012, 09:41:11 PM
They look nice, just looked at Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 SF Matt BDC Ret. There are tons on Ebay with dealers that have the warrenty with them. Always a little nervous about ebay but always seems like I can save $50-$100 on a scope  :dunno:

Bought that exact scope with turrets for $349 last month at Wholesale Sports.


Your killing me, Sportsmans in Wasilla AK they are 549.99  :bash: Were is Wholesale Sports at? I could pay for it over the phone and have a buddy get it for me in WA?

thanks


It's $519.95 at Wholesale Sports online: 

 http://us.wholesalesports.com/storefront/scopes/centerfire-rifle-scopes/monarch-riflescope/prod1168165.html

I sold that scope for $435 a while back because I am not a fan of the BDC reticle (I=just my opinion) GREAT glass!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi868.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab241%2F68GreyWolf%2F68%2520Forum%2FSDC11746-1.jpg&hash=0c0ac9ced300460b4a43d9aaaab54969ead83ac3)
It's $472.22 @ http://www.amazon.com/Monarch-Riflescope-5-20x44SF-Matte-BDC/dp/B000OZU94I with free shipping.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: high country on April 16, 2012, 08:10:49 AM
I see used 6500's for that price often.....that is a lot of scope for the $$. I would take a $400 conquest and add turrets if it were me.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: buckfvr on April 16, 2012, 08:40:34 AM
Why would anyone want BDC reticle AND turrets ?????
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 16, 2012, 03:37:46 PM
I love my Burris scopes. I have a fullfield 6.5-20 x50 on my 7mm and I had turrets added. Killed an elk at 592 with it. I also have a fullfield tac30 6.5-20 x50 on my 300 rum and it is sweet. I have shot that gun to 850 and the scope tracks very well. Check outdoors4less.net for cheap prices.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: TeacherMan on April 16, 2012, 06:56:54 PM
I love my Burris scopes. I have a fullfield 6.5-20 x50 on my 7mm and I had turrets added. Killed an elk at 592 with it. I also have a fullfield tac30 6.5-20 x50 on my 300 rum and it is sweet. I have shot that gun to 850 and the scope tracks very well. Check outdoors4less.net for cheap prices.

How does that work with adding the turrets? What do they come with?

thanks
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 16, 2012, 09:02:13 PM


How does that work with adding the turrets? What do they come with?

thanks
fullfield 2 scopes come with regular adjustments. Need a penny or screw driver. For turrets you send the scope in and they install target nobs for 80 dollars.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: TeacherMan on April 16, 2012, 09:11:04 PM


How does that work with adding the turrets? What do they come with?

thanks
fullfield 2 scopes come with regular adjustments. Need a penny or screw driver. For turrets you send the scope in and they install target nobs for 80 dollars.

You give then the info on the load your shooting? Those target nobs your talking about is that like a BDC reticle or do you actually adjust the nobs to the yardage like the Huskamaw system you see on Western Extremes the TV series.

Thanks
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 17, 2012, 02:39:44 PM
As far as I know Burris doesn't do ballistically matched turrets. The nobs are marked in moa and clicks. I had Kenton industries make me a custom nob for my 7 mag that was around $100 and it just replaces the moa nob with an Allen screw.
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: lazydrifter on April 20, 2012, 04:01:23 AM
keep an eye out on this site.  I've seen some great deals.

http://www.samplelist.com/ViewProducts.aspx
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on April 20, 2012, 04:09:25 AM
Another website that has good blowout deals from time to time is.  I have seen all types of stuff for sale on there.

www.dvor.com
Title: Re: Good scopes under $500?
Post by: Deep Forks on April 20, 2012, 04:18:21 AM
Check that Vortex Viper 4x16x44 with turrets and great glass.  Unmatched warranty.  You'll love it.  My son, my self and cousin all own it and works great. :tup: 
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