Scope question
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Topic: Scope question
Posted By: GOT14U
Subject: Scope question
Date Posted: 31 July 2010 at 04:32
| Ok my boy is wanting to replace is el cheapo scope for something decent. He has a Remington 700 and it is a .270. what are some decent priced and quality scopes? I have always been a fan of nikons so I have been leaning that way. I don't want him to spend $1000 on a Leupold tho. Any suggestions and opinions would be great. |
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 31 July 2010 at 05:56
| IN the mid-range of cost I buy Bushnell. |
Posted By: Igbo Foo
Date Posted: 31 July 2010 at 06:00
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What I'd suggest would differ according to the budget. So, could you please give us an idea of where you'd like to be money-wise? However, I have several Nikon scopes myself. I find them to be very good in optical quality, and have not had to put their warranty to the test. That being said, most of my Nikons are Monarchs. I also have one Buckmaster that has seen very little use, and one Pro Staff that just went on the gun last week & maybe has suffered the recoil of 30 .22 rimfire rounds. I also have several Leupold scopes. Being the cheap SOB that I am, I know for a stone cold fact that you can obtain a perfectly good Loopy for far less than a thousand dollars. A scope I would urge you to take a look at is the Weaver Grand Slam line. I have one, and it's glass is on a par with the better Leupold's and Nikon's in my opinion. I only have the one scope, but I would buy another if they'd start putting the reticle I want in their line-up. The best scopes that I have though, are the Zeiss Conquests. However, they are spendy. OTOH, in optics you pretty much get what you pay for. I'm happy. The only thing I'd warn you off of is Burris. I know that they are popular in some circles, but my experience, with two of 'em, is that you can do much better elsewhere. One, I literally gave away & t'other I sold. foo ------------- Wombat Snorgging: Australia's mystery perversion, Elvis's secret shame. |
Posted By: Rockydog
Date Posted: 31 July 2010 at 06:30
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You might check this thread out for an honest scope review. RD http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21176&KW=cheap+review&PID=267216#267216 - http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21176&KW=c heap+review&PID=267216#267216 ------------- When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson |
Posted By: gary murray
Date Posted: 31 July 2010 at 07:43
I just bought a new Bushnell 3x9x50 a few weeks ago for $270.00. It's not too cheap or too expensive for something that you'll only use seasonally. Gary ------------- If you can sue McDonalds for getting you fat then why can't you sue the alcohol companies for all the ugly people you ended up sleeping with? Penticton, B.C. Canada |
Posted By: RobertMT
Date Posted: 31 July 2010 at 09:06
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I just picked up a couple of these, their shipping is high though. I've got a couple of the bushnell trophy and for the price, they aren't a bad scope. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=BH733948B&src=tpCtg - http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail &prodID=BH733948B&src=tpCtg ------------- Want to stop Drunk Drivers, from Killing Sober Drivers? Ban Sober Drivers from Driving. That's how Gun Control Works. NRA Benefactor Life, GOA Patriot, SAF |
Posted By: GOT14U
Date Posted: 01 August 2010 at 03:24
| wow I got a lot to check out ...........thanks. I am wanting to stay around $300 or so, but with that being said if it meant spending a little more to get a much better grade of a scope I would. All the advice is much appreciated folks ! Like I've said before I have always loved guns but just don't know a lot about them. |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 01 August 2010 at 16:08
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Look at Leupold. They have alot of scopes priced in your range. I have heard their warranty is great. I have never had to find out. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: GOT14U
Date Posted: 01 August 2010 at 17:01
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what ya think about this one ? http://www.amazon.com/Leupold-Rifleman-3-9X50Mm-Duplex-58160/dp/B001HN5GMQ - http://www.amazon.com/Leupold-Rifleman-3-9X50Mm-Duplex-58160 /dp/B001HN5GMQ |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 01 August 2010 at 17:42
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Heres the same thing a little less expensive. Watch shipping though. I didn't look at that. Also look at SWFA They usually have good prices too. http://www.bearbasin.com/leupold-scopes.htm#leupold-rifleman-scopes - http://www.bearbasin.com/leupold-scopes.htm#leupold-rifleman -scopes Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: GOT14U
Date Posted: 02 August 2010 at 03:03
| Thanks wing master ! It also says free shipping for over I think $199 so we are good. when it's time I'll probably get it from them....Are they local to your area? I like to keep money with the small guys when it is possible |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 02 August 2010 at 16:52
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Not local, but I have bought a few scopes from them. I have always had good service and prices from them. SWFA also known as riflescopes.com is also very good. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: Tikkabuck
Date Posted: 03 August 2010 at 02:23
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Burris Fullfeild II best in my book for under $200. This came back to me just yesterday when I spoke with my son in Caliy. He bought a Tikka in .223 and I asked him what scope he was going for he said a Fullfield,I said why ? He said when they shoot yotes it's at dusk and he likes the light they gather. ------------- God,Mother,Country,and Hot Rods. Done with political crap.LOL |
Like Father like Son.Posted By: stinky
Date Posted: 16 April 2011 at 15:53
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If I was spending over $100 for a scope...I'd get a lifetime warranty. Bushnell's is, I think, 2 years. Millet (owned by Bushnell) is LT, and they are trying to change that. Redfield (a US company) and Nikon, I think are lifetime...don't know about Burris. ------------- John 14:6 |
Posted By: CB900F
Date Posted: 17 April 2011 at 02:31
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Fella's; Talk about coming back from the dead! Redfield is owned by Leupold. Leupold offers the same warranty on the Redfield line as they do on the Leupolds. I don't have one but know a couple of people who do & they are very happy. 900F ------------- Birth certificate!? He don't need no steenkink birth certificate!! |
Posted By: stinky
Date Posted: 17 April 2011 at 16:00
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I've looked at the RF Revolution...I thought that it was pretty decent.
------------- John 14:6 |
Posted By: Kingpin
Date Posted: 23 August 2011 at 15:32
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I may have seen this way too late, but, no matter how much more it cost, I would opt for the Leupold. I have tried them all. I look through rifle scopes for hours, spotting scopes too. All I can say is, quality optics make for quality viewing. Lesser (notice I didn't say cheaper) scopes are made for giving you headaches. That being said, I have come to the conclusion that most scopes produced these days, are optically perfect. Now, the split comes in service. Some scopes will take a real ass ripping and lesser ones will not. By ass ripping, I mean in terms of abuse, neglect, and accidents. There are many scopes out there, but I buy the best I can afford for longevity purposes. These days, I buy Leupolds and steel El Paso Weavers. The latter I use until I can squirrel away enough to buy a Leupold. Then there are Swarovski's, Dr. Optics, and Zeisse. For the most part, those scopes are the equivalent of a wet dream. Personally, my only gripe with them is cosmetic. I am not a lover of European style. You have probably already bought your scope and I really hope that I haven't offended you. I know that they also make Fords and Chevy's for people who don't like one or the other. In the end, it's what YOU want that matters.....................Kingpin ------------- There are times when a normal man must, spit in his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. |
Posted By: klallen
Date Posted: 24 August 2011 at 02:09
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i just purchased a redfield revolution 3-12x. i'd wanted one for a while but needed the right rifle. toyed with the idea of putting it on my useless .270 but thought it'd get more play on another project. so far, i like what i see for $219. on a light recoiling rig, .30-06 size stuff and smaller, the revolution would be an option i'd consider. burris fullfield II's are nice, too. have a couple lower cost scopes that have worked well for me, too. tasco titans (made no more). bought a sightron sII back in 2002 when they were inexpensive. great scope. they've jumped a couple price levels since then. good luck with the purchase.
k ------------- A Big Mouth Don't Make A Big Man !!! The Duke |
Posted By: mule_tail
Date Posted: 29 August 2011 at 09:53
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my howa 1500 223 has a niko sterling 3X10X44 on it until i bought that gun i never even heard of that brand but i was amazed at the quality i also like bushnells my savage m110 .280 rem has one 3X9X40 and it has never been knocked out of alignment even when my dad "accidently" dropped it on a rock
------------- mike Chinook, Montana im not a hunter, im a wildlife population control specialist. |
Posted By: varmintcaller
Date Posted: 02 November 2011 at 17:33
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I have a Leupold Rifleman scope mounted on myHowa 1500 300 Win Mag. I have used it for two hunting seasons and have had no problems with it. I also have a Leupold VariXll that I bought in 1966, mounted on a 300Wby Mag all this time. Absolutely no problems with it either. Im a firm believer in Leupold. I alson have Bushnells on a lot of my rifles and have only had to send one back for repair.
------------- Molon Labe "Come take Them" |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 03 November 2011 at 01:53
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I've been a 30+ year proponent of Bushnell, from their lowest to their highest models. After purchasing two of their trophy model recently (mid line) I noticed the weight and feel of the tube/adjustments were "flimsy". I also noticed they are made in Korea not Japan any longer. Think I'm going to Leupold for top of the line; and lower priced Rifleman and Redfield for the lower cost scopes. |