lower price scope??
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lower price scope??
Are there any good silhouette scopes that are in the $300 to $400 range? If so, please tell me which ones, details, name and magnification? I don't like a "1" fixed magnification.
If there are good ones that are used, that will help too.
Thanks so much.
If there are good ones that are used, that will help too.
Thanks so much.
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Re: lower price scope??
My vote would go towards a used Leupold vxII 6-18 with target knobs.
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Out of all the other viewers, no one else has any ideas?
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Re: lower price scope??
Problem for me is the price range. Not alot of new choices in that range. I have a vortex crossfire 2 6-18 that has a .4mil dot reticle that would work.newpep wrote:Out of all the other viewers, no one else has any ideas?
More likely is to keep your eyes open for a quality used scope.
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The Weaver KT16 was a good choice in that range, but Weaver dropped that model. If you find a used one in good shape, get it!
Even a used Leupold VXII/VX2 6-18x40 with target turrets is worth $450, although a non-target model would cost less. The least expensive new scope I can vouch for costs $599, way outside your budget, but if you're going to spend $300-$400 anyway, try to hold out until either you find a bargain used scope or you can afford a good one. Most of us have gone through this and learned the hard way.
Fortunately, good glass holds value really well, and when it's time to trade-up something like the Leupold VX2 6-18x40 would resell easily, although that's a really versatile scope to keep handy. Beware of any deals "too good to be true", because there are counterfeits out there.
Even a used Leupold VXII/VX2 6-18x40 with target turrets is worth $450, although a non-target model would cost less. The least expensive new scope I can vouch for costs $599, way outside your budget, but if you're going to spend $300-$400 anyway, try to hold out until either you find a bargain used scope or you can afford a good one. Most of us have gone through this and learned the hard way.
Fortunately, good glass holds value really well, and when it's time to trade-up something like the Leupold VX2 6-18x40 would resell easily, although that's a really versatile scope to keep handy. Beware of any deals "too good to be true", because there are counterfeits out there.
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Re: lower price scope??
I see used Weavers all the time on RFC and other places for around $300-325, Might be the small dot and 1/8th clicks but its a Weaver in his range. Or perhaps he could find a Bushnell 4200 6-24 with the dot closer to $350-400 that would allow him adjust the mag till he got used to it. That would be my suggestions.
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Re: lower price scope??
In that price range you can get a weaver V16 or V24. I really like my V16. Good glass. It repeats. I sent it to T K Lee and he put a hefty dot in it. Others have bought V24's. The inky knock in these is the view has low contrast. Kinda washed out as compared to a leupold. Another choice is the sightron S2, but I like the weavers better
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I don't want a fixed scope, I need to be able to adjust as I get better. I am using mine on 9 now, I know that is low, but have to start some where.
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What is the feeling out there about a Nikon Monarch 4-15X50? I don't plan on doing anything more than 100 meters, normal small bore silhouette.
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Re: lower price scope??
Dee wrote:I see used Weavers all the time on RFC and other places for around $300-325, Might be the small dot and 1/8th clicks but its a Weaver in his range. Or perhaps he could find a Bushnell 4200 6-24 with the dot closer to $350-400 that would allow him adjust the mag till he got used to it. That would be my suggestions.
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newpep, Nikon does not have the tracking reliability that Weaver, Leupold and Sightron have. Great glass but this sport is constantly adjusting elevation at the very least.
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Thanks Mary, I am learning. How about a FS Sightron SII 416x42 ?
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Price on the Sightron is $280.00.
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Trying to research the model you listed and it appears there are a lot of variations. In this game there are advantages to having a reticle you are comfortable with, typically crosshairs or dot, mil dot tends to be too much of a distraction for most shooters. Number of clicks per minute of angle is another thing to watch for, 4 clicks per minute is a lot easier to deal with than 8 when in a match situation where there are plenty of other distractions. The ability to have distinct clicks and finger knobs as opposed to coin adjustments is another plus. Power choice is good, I tend to go a little heavier (18 to 40, or 6 to 24) but that again is a personal choice, and should match your abilities. Bell diameter is good, stick to 42mm or less to avoid mounting issues, 42 and 40 are good choices, 36 tends to loose the available light and in early morning late evening can be a disadvantage, and 50mm gets to a mounting problem and stay within the rules for scope height.
Remember scopes are transferable to other rifles, so investing in good glass is never a loss and in most Weavers, Leupolds and some Sightrons the value of used is still strong.
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Remember scopes are transferable to other rifles, so investing in good glass is never a loss and in most Weavers, Leupolds and some Sightrons the value of used is still strong.
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Re: lower price scope??
If I didn't have an established frame of reference (or preference), and could buy this scope at that price, that's what I'd do. I did a quick check at opticsplanet.com and the non-Big Sky scope was listed at $365. That would appear to be a great price on a scope that would serve well on a varmint/deer/antelope rifle IF you decide to get a bit more power later.newpep wrote:Price on the Sightron is $280.00.
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