Best Rifle Scope Under $200?

sides · April 18, 2012, 07:30 PM

I am buying a new Savage 93 chambered in .22 wmr and am looking for a good quality scope under $200. Even cheaper than that if possible. I know this is may be unreasonable, but I like the idea of a mil-dot scope (although I can probably live without that if needed) and the illuminated reticle seems like it would come in handy since I do most of my hunting (as in 4/5 shots) at night. I also refuse to buy another scope without finger adjustable turrets or zero-reset function (too much of a pain) so I'd like a scope with that too. By the way, I'm hunting rabbits, squirrels, birds, raccoons, the occasional coyote and smaller-sized hogs (larger small-sized game I try to shoot within 75 yards at least). I'm looking for a 3-9, 3-12 or anything in that range with some of these features I listed above. I'm willing to listen and take suggestions. Thanks in advance!

sides · April 18, 2012, 07:37 PM

I've been looking at this scope by the way and haven't seen anything negative on it, but I hear people aren't too crazy about the brand.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/barska-3...fle-scope.html

And I was pretty much set on this one a few weeks back because of its features, but I finally found a few customer reviews that did not like it at all. Anyways, let's see what you guys think.

http://www.bsaoptics.com/catseye-sco...?productID=330

saands · April 18, 2012, 08:41 PM

IMHO, you might want to stay away from the cheap brands ... this is my recommendation for your criteria ...

Bushnell Elite 3200 mil-dot, target turrets, repeatable return to zero ... on sale at 199.99

talk about squeaking in under the limit!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/950...-reticle-matte

Saands

tmperez · April 19, 2012, 11:39 PM

Hands down Primary Arms, have one on my AR and love it. The gun fell off the table and landed on the scope, no problem and held 0

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_s/353.htm

plumbercrack · April 21, 2012, 02:19 PM

Check out something like this

http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/55273

http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/5852

They are under $200

Rampant_Colt · April 21, 2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saands

IMHO, you might want to stay away from the cheap brands ... this is my recommendation for your criteria ...

Bushnell Elite 3200 mil-dot, target turrets, repeatable return to zero ... on sale at 199.99 talk about squeaking in under the limit!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/950...-reticle-matte

Saands

What he said ↑

Kreyzhorse · April 21, 2012, 03:08 PM

Foe, $200 or less, I have had great success with Bushnell. Their Banner series are very clear, bright scopes that hold their zero very well.

I'd stay away from Tasco, Simmons and the like.

gk1 · April 21, 2012, 09:50 PM

Mueller Optics is in this category, and seems to be a fair range of products, given the limits imposed by this price point. I like mine, but it is a compromise.

Fargazer · April 21, 2012, 10:35 PM

I have been pleased with my Nikons for use on my .22 rifles. In particular, the glass is nice and clear compared to BSA, Barska, and other lower end brands.

270redneck · April 30, 2012, 02:41 PM

You may want to consider Redfield. I have Redfield scopes on both of my hunting rifles. Their new Revenge line is $159 for a 4-plex reticle, and $179 for the new Accu-Range Hunter reticle at MidwayUSA. It has Pop-up resettable 1/4MOA windage and elevation adjustments. Oh, and did I mention that Redfield is owned by Leupold? These scopes are built in the Leupold Beverton OR plant, and carry the full Leupold lifetime warranty.

http://redfield.com/redfield-revenge/

April 18, 2012, 07:30 PM	#1
sides Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2012 Posts: 3	Best Rifle Scope Under $200? I am buying a new Savage 93 chambered in .22 wmr and am looking for a good quality scope under $200. Even cheaper than that if possible. I know this is may be unreasonable, but I like the idea of a mil-dot scope (although I can probably live without that if needed) and the illuminated reticle seems like it would come in handy since I do most of my hunting (as in 4/5 shots) at night. I also refuse to buy another scope without finger adjustable turrets or zero-reset function (too much of a pain) so I'd like a scope with that too. By the way, I'm hunting rabbits, squirrels, birds, raccoons, the occasional coyote and smaller-sized hogs (larger small-sized game I try to shoot within 75 yards at least). I'm looking for a 3-9, 3-12 or anything in that range with some of these features I listed above. I'm willing to listen and take suggestions. Thanks in advance! Last edited by sides; April 18, 2012 at 07:43 PM.

April 21, 2012, 03:08 PM	#7
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 10,815	Foe, $200 or less, I have had great success with Bushnell. Their Banner series are very clear, bright scopes that hold their zero very well. I'd stay away from Tasco, Simmons and the like. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

April 21, 2012, 10:35 PM	#9
Fargazer Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 420	I have been pleased with my Nikons for use on my .22 rifles. In particular, the glass is nice and clear compared to BSA, Barska, and other lower end brands. __________________ NRA Life Member

April 30, 2012, 02:41 PM	#10
270redneck Junior Member Join Date: April 29, 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 10	You may want to consider Redfield. I have Redfield scopes on both of my hunting rifles. Their new Revenge line is $159 for a 4-plex reticle, and $179 for the new Accu-Range Hunter reticle at MidwayUSA. It has Pop-up resettable 1/4MOA windage and elevation adjustments. Oh, and did I mention that Redfield is owned by Leupold? These scopes are built in the Leupold Beverton OR plant, and carry the full Leupold lifetime warranty. http://redfield.com/redfield-revenge/ __________________ Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.

April 18, 2012, 07:37 PM	#2
sides Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2012 Posts: 3	I've been looking at this scope by the way and haven't seen anything negative on it, but I hear people aren't too crazy about the brand. http://www.opticsplanet.net/barska-3...fle-scope.html And I was pretty much set on this one a few weeks back because of its features, but I finally found a few customer reviews that did not like it at all. Anyways, let's see what you guys think. http://www.bsaoptics.com/catseye-sco...?productID=330

April 18, 2012, 08:41 PM	#3
saands Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1999 Posts: 1,548	IMHO, you might want to stay away from the cheap brands ... this is my recommendation for your criteria ... Bushnell Elite 3200 mil-dot, target turrets, repeatable return to zero ... on sale at 199.99 talk about squeaking in under the limit! http://www.midwayusa.com/product/950...-reticle-matte Saands

April 19, 2012, 11:39 PM	#4
tmperez Junior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Posts: 6	Hands down Primary Arms, have one on my AR and love it. The gun fell off the table and landed on the scope, no problem and held 0 https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_s/353.htm

April 21, 2012, 02:19 PM	#5
plumbercrack Member Join Date: October 21, 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 98	Check out something like this http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/55273 http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/5852 They are under $200

April 21, 2012, 09:50 PM	#8
gk1 Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Posts: 87	Mueller Optics is in this category, and seems to be a fair range of products, given the limits imposed by this price point. I like mine, but it is a compromise.