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sholling · April 4, 2009, 04:54 PM

If you can squeeze together $210 plus shipping then I'd go for the Nikon Team Primos 3-9x40. It's a private label Nikon Monarch UCC (a 4-Star scope on the Hawks scale) - a very good scope optically equal to many $350 scopes. I own two of these and recommend them highly.

If you can't afford $210 then I'd look at the Weaver Classic V9 3-9x38 for $150. Again a very good scope, not in the same league as the Team Primos but it's a pretty darn good scope. This would be my second choice among these. I own several V-Series Weavers and like them a lot.

If you'd rather have a fixed power then the Weaver K6 6x38 can be had for $130, or a K4 4x38 for $135. I own a 4x38 and it's a good scope.

Here is how they compare on the scope food chain...

Edit: Here's an article that may help you understand what you need.
Scope Magnification and Rifle Caliber

April 4, 2009, 04:54 PM	#6
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	If you can squeeze together $210 plus shipping then I'd go for the Nikon Team Primos 3-9x40. It's a private label Nikon Monarch UCC (a 4-Star scope on the Hawks scale) - a very good scope optically equal to many $350 scopes. I own two of these and recommend them highly. If you can't afford $210 then I'd look at the Weaver Classic V9 3-9x38 for $150. Again a very good scope, not in the same league as the Team Primos but it's a pretty darn good scope. This would be my second choice among these. I own several V-Series Weavers and like them a lot. If you'd rather have a fixed power then the Weaver K6 6x38 can be had for $130, or a K4 4x38 for $135. I own a 4x38 and it's a good scope. Here is how they compare on the scope food chain... Edit: Here's an article that may help you understand what you need. Scope Magnification and Rifle Caliber __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society. Last edited by sholling; April 4, 2009 at 05:09 PM.