Inexpensive (not Cheap) Rifle Scopes?

Redleg · August 23, 2002, 04:16 AM

I'm looking for an inexpensive rifle scope for my new Remington 700. By inexpensive I mean around $200 or less. I'm not talking about a $29 Wal-Mart special either. I do some serious hunting/shooting year round, not just a couple times each season so I need a scope that will last. Everything I have been able to find crosses the $200 mark. The Vari-X I, 2-7X33 by Leupold is about as good a deal as I can find and as big as I need to go for my hunting needs. Actually, I would prefer something in 1.5-4 but that means stepping up to the Vari-X II's and crossing that ever so important $200 mark again! I don't want to sacrifice quality for the sake of my wallet but everything else seems to do so. Does anyone know of a scope that will fit my needs? I have had some bad experiences with Simmons so I tend to shy away from them as a credible option.

AK103K · August 23, 2002, 04:44 AM

Check out CDNN, they are having a sale in their latest add in the Shotgun News.

www.cdnninvestments.com

griz · August 23, 2002, 04:43 PM

You might try a used scope from one of the big names. Their warrenties are typically outstanding if it turns out to have problems.

Ledbetter · August 23, 2002, 04:57 PM

A recently got a Weaver scope that I am very happy with.

Check out the deals at SWFA

www.riflescopes.com

regards.

nemesis · August 23, 2002, 08:13 PM

Burris seems to offer good optical value and quality for the money. I have a Signature that I use a lot but they have less expensive series that are still very good.

Swamp Yankee · August 24, 2002, 07:33 AM

Best deal I've found in a while is a closeout at www.bearbasin.com on the Bausch & Lomb 3X9X40 Elite 3000 series for $149. This scope has great optics, very rugged, and repeats settings. I have purchased 3 of these since they started running the closeout and have not been disappointed. Warranty is as good or better than most. B&L was offering a 1 year money back on these scopes if you don't like them.
At this price there is some cash left over for a decent set of rings and mounts. My favorite rings are the Burris Signature series. They usually run about $30.
Take Care

youngun · August 25, 2002, 03:50 PM

USED.
I found a Leupold 3-9 x30 that I didn't jump on fast enough, for $175.
One week later I found the same model for $100 and it was in PERFECT condition.

Keep looking.

amax155 · August 26, 2002, 10:46 PM

I bought a Burris Fullfield II from Natchez Shooters Supply for less than $200.00. It was a 3x9x40 with the ballisticplex recticle. A good solid scope with a lifetime warranty.As far as I can tell it has the best glass in that price range.

August 23, 2002, 04:16 AM	#1
Redleg Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2000 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 129	Inexpensive (not Cheap) Rifle Scopes? I'm looking for an inexpensive rifle scope for my new Remington 700. By inexpensive I mean around $200 or less. I'm not talking about a $29 Wal-Mart special either. I do some serious hunting/shooting year round, not just a couple times each season so I need a scope that will last. Everything I have been able to find crosses the $200 mark. The Vari-X I, 2-7X33 by Leupold is about as good a deal as I can find and as big as I need to go for my hunting needs. Actually, I would prefer something in 1.5-4 but that means stepping up to the Vari-X II's and crossing that ever so important $200 mark again! I don't want to sacrifice quality for the sake of my wallet but everything else seems to do so. Does anyone know of a scope that will fit my needs? I have had some bad experiences with Simmons so I tend to shy away from them as a credible option. __________________ *"Insert witty remark here"*

August 25, 2002, 03:50 PM	#7
youngun Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 324	USED. I found a Leupold 3-9 x30 that I didn't jump on fast enough, for $175. One week later I found the same model for $100 and it was in PERFECT condition. Keep looking. __________________ New firing pin: $12. New extractor: $15. Ballistic fingerprinting: worthless.

August 26, 2002, 10:46 PM	#8
amax155 Junior Member Join Date: August 26, 2002 Location: Ellisville,Ms Posts: 5	Inexpensive rifle scopes I bought a Burris Fullfield II from Natchez Shooters Supply for less than $200.00. It was a 3x9x40 with the ballisticplex recticle. A good solid scope with a lifetime warranty.As far as I can tell it has the best glass in that price range.

August 23, 2002, 04:44 AM	#2
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Check out CDNN, they are having a sale in their latest add in the Shotgun News. www.cdnninvestments.com

August 23, 2002, 04:43 PM	#3
griz Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2000 Location: Middle Peninsula, VA Posts: 1,588	You might try a used scope from one of the big names. Their warrenties are typically outstanding if it turns out to have problems.

August 23, 2002, 04:57 PM	#4
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	A recently got a Weaver scope that I am very happy with. Check out the deals at SWFA www.riflescopes.com regards.

August 23, 2002, 08:13 PM	#5
nemesis Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: Texas, on the border Posts: 846	Burris seems to offer good optical value and quality for the money. I have a Signature that I use a lot but they have less expensive series that are still very good.

August 24, 2002, 07:33 AM	#6
Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2000 Location: Northeastern Ct. Posts: 1,019	Best deal I've found in a while is a closeout at www.bearbasin.com on the Bausch & Lomb 3X9X40 Elite 3000 series for $149. This scope has great optics, very rugged, and repeats settings. I have purchased 3 of these since they started running the closeout and have not been disappointed. Warranty is as good or better than most. B&L was offering a 1 year money back on these scopes if you don't like them. At this price there is some cash left over for a decent set of rings and mounts. My favorite rings are the Burris Signature series. They usually run about $30. Take Care