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kilotanker22 · January 29, 2019, 12:22 AM

some of the "combo" scopes aren't too bad. Some of the Savages come with a Nikon Prostaff. Or the Bushnell Engage scope.

Winchester XPR combo comes with a Vortex Crossfire 2. Also not a bad scope.

Franchi Momentum combo has a burris fullfield 2.

All of the above listed combos come with scopes that are definitely serviceable. And of reasonable quality.

I have a $150 Nikon Prostaff 3-9x42 on my 270 WSM.... Perfect tracking Good Light transmission. Holds Zero, doesnt fog etc. Shoot half minute groups regularly at 100 yards, and 2/3 Minute groups at 300 yards. And its on a pretty cheap rifle... You can also save $100 or so by buying one of the combo rifles with a decent scope. VS buying both separately.

You really can get would have been considered Excellent or superb scopes 20 years ago for bargain prices today..

January 29, 2019, 12:22 AM	#41
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	some of the "combo" scopes aren't too bad. Some of the Savages come with a Nikon Prostaff. Or the Bushnell Engage scope. Winchester XPR combo comes with a Vortex Crossfire 2. Also not a bad scope. Franchi Momentum combo has a burris fullfield 2. All of the above listed combos come with scopes that are definitely serviceable. And of reasonable quality. I have a $150 Nikon Prostaff 3-9x42 on my 270 WSM.... Perfect tracking Good Light transmission. Holds Zero, doesnt fog etc. Shoot half minute groups regularly at 100 yards, and 2/3 Minute groups at 300 yards. And its on a pretty cheap rifle... You can also save $100 or so by buying one of the combo rifles with a decent scope. VS buying both separately. You really can get would have been considered Excellent or superb scopes 20 years ago for bargain prices today..